Toronto address · Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore

1561 The Queensway

The City of Toronto has 38 building permits since 2017 (16 still open) on record for this address.

Building permits

Every permit the City lists for this address since 2017, and any still open from before, newest first.

Heating and ventilation
Revision 01 - Proposal to add new mop sink and exhust fanHVAC - Interior alteration for new restaurant, including new interior finishing, exhust and hood system inlcuding related HVAC and related electrical finishing.
Applied Aug 4, 2023 · issued Sep 1, 2023 · Permit 23 144316 HVA (revision 01)
Revision issued
Plumbing
Revision 01 - Proposal to add new mop sink and exhust fanPlumbing - Interior alteration for new restaurant, including new interior finishing, exhust and hood system inlcuding related HVAC and related electrical finishing.
Applied Aug 4, 2023 · issued Sep 1, 2023 · completed Nov 9, 2023 · Permit 23 144316 PLB (revision 01)
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alteration for new restaurant, including new interior finishing, exhust and hood system inlcuding related HVAC and related electrical finishing.
Applied May 11, 2023 · issued Jul 14, 2023 · Permit 23 144316 BLD
Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alteration for new restaurant, including new interior finishing, exhust and hood system inlcuding related HVAC and related electrical finishing.
Applied May 11, 2023 · issued Jul 17, 2023 · Permit 23 144316 HVA
Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alteration for new restaurant, including new interior finishing, exhust and hood system inlcuding related HVAC and related electrical finishing.
Applied May 11, 2023 · issued Jul 17, 2023 · completed Nov 9, 2023 · Permit 23 144316 PLB
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Rev 01: A0.2 - Racking layout revised, aisles reconfigured and added new fitting centre.A1.2- Room 104 deleted from original permit. Added room 106, 105, and 104. Revised room 109.A1.3 - Revised flooring. A4.0- Added detail plan for new Fitting Centre. A4.1- Added elevations, reflected ceiling plan of New Fitting Centre. A4.2 Added fitting centre elevations. interior alterations to retail store "Golftown"
Applied Oct 27, 2021 · issued Nov 24, 2021 · completed Jun 24, 2025 · Permit 21 175274 BLD (revision 01)
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
interior alterations to retail store "Golftown"
Applied Jun 24, 2021 · issued Jul 26, 2021 · completed Jun 24, 2025 · Permit 21 175274 BLD
Closed
Demolition
Phase 2 demolition of the north side of the existing retail building and expansion of the parking lot to accommodate food delivery vans to add a warehouse and office use for Sobeys
Applied Mar 2, 2021 · issued Mar 8, 2021 · completed Oct 7, 2021 · Permit 21 122175 DEM
Closed
Alternative solution
REV #02-Minor site work on the westProposal for interior alterations to the existing retail unit Building B tore "Sobey's". Scope of work includes Structural, Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC to utilize the building (Bldg A) to accommodate a food distribution warehouse service (for Sobeys)as a "cross-dock" operation and witouth custonmer interactions.
Applied Feb 1, 2021 · Permit 21 110986 ALT
Application received
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
Proposal for additional sprinkler work to existing retail unit (Sobey's). Scope of work is in connection with the interior alterations permit, 20 166888 BLD 00 BA.
Applied Feb 1, 2021 · issued Feb 1, 2021 · completed Oct 7, 2021 · Permit 21 111182 FSU
Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
Revision 01 - to build new P8 wall before starting any demolition scope of work*Phase 2* Proposed demolition of the north side of the existing retail building and expansion of the parking lot to accommodate food delivery vans to add a warehouse and office use. *Sobeys* Demolition is not approved in this building permit, just the construction of the exterior walls.(VN)
Applied Jan 22, 2021 · issued Feb 2, 2021 · completed Oct 7, 2021 · Permit 20 230012 BLD (revision 01)
Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign at the first storey on the south elevation.****VOILA BY SOBEYS****
Applied Dec 23, 2020 · issued Jan 7, 2021 · completed Mar 4, 2021 · Permit 20 233599 DST
Closed

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Drains and site services · Inside and outside drains
Drain - *Phase 2* Proposed demolition of the north side of the existing retail building and expansion of the parking lot to accommodate food delivery vans to add a warehouse and office use. *Sobeys*
Applied Dec 17, 2020 · issued May 7, 2021 · completed Aug 11, 2021 · Permit 20 230012 STS
Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - *Phase 2* Proposed demolition of the north side of the existing retail building and expansion of the parking lot to accommodate food delivery vans to add a warehouse and office use. *Sobeys*
Applied Dec 17, 2020 · issued Jan 18, 2021 · completed Aug 12, 2021 · Permit 20 230012 HVA
Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
*Phase 2* Proposed demolition of the north side of the existing retail building and expansion of the parking lot to accommodate food delivery vans to add a warehouse and office use. *Sobeys* Demolition is not approved in this building permit, just the construction of the exterior walls.(VN)
Applied Dec 17, 2020 · issued Jan 18, 2021 · completed Oct 7, 2021 · Permit 20 230012 BLD
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - *Phase 2* Proposed demolition of the north side of the existing retail building and expansion of the parking lot to accommodate food delivery vans to add a warehouse and office use. *Sobeys*
Applied Dec 17, 2020 · issued Jan 22, 2021 · completed Aug 12, 2021 · Permit 20 230012 PLB
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
REV #02-Minor site work on the westProposal for interior alterations to the existing retail unit Building B tore "Sobey's". Scope of work includes Structural, Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC to utilize the building (Bldg A) to accommodate a food distribution warehouse service (for Sobeys)as a "cross-dock" operation and witouth custonmer interactions.
Applied Nov 5, 2020 · issued Nov 13, 2020 · completed Nov 15, 2021 · Permit 20 166888 BLD (revision 02)
Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect one illuminated wall sign displaying first party static copy, measuring 3.66 meters by 8.53 meters at the height of 7.6 meters on the south elevation. ****GOLF TOWN****
Applied Sep 3, 2020 · issued Sep 18, 2020 · completed Feb 5, 2022 · Permit 20 189538 DST
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
REV #1-UNDERPINNING at 4 columnsProposal for interior alterations to the existing retail unit Building B tore "Sobey's". Scope of work includes Structural, Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC to utilize the building (Bldg A) to accommodate a food distribution warehouse service (for Sobeys)as a "cross-dock" operation and witouth custonmer interactions.
Applied Aug 27, 2020 · issued Sep 16, 2020 · completed Nov 15, 2021 · Permit 20 166888 BLD (revision 01)
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the existing retail unit Building B store "Sobey's". Scope of work includes Structural, Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC to utilize the building (Bldg A) to accommodate a food distribution warehouse service (for Sobeys)as a "cross-dock" operation and witouth custonmer interactions.
Applied Jul 13, 2020 · issued Aug 5, 2020 · completed Sep 22, 2021 · Permit 20 166888 HVA
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to the existing retail unit Building B store "Sobey's". Scope of work includes Structural, Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC to utilize the building (Bldg A) to accommodate a food distribution warehouse service (for Sobeys)as a "cross-dock" operation and witouth custonmer interactions.
Applied Jul 13, 2020 · issued Aug 5, 2020 · completed Aug 12, 2021 · Permit 20 166888 PLB
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to the existing retail unit Building B tore "Sobey's". Scope of work includes Structural, Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC to utilize the building (Bldg A) to accommodate a food distribution warehouse service (for Sobeys)as a "cross-dock" operation and witouth custonmer interactions.
Applied Jul 13, 2020 · issued Aug 5, 2020 · completed Nov 15, 2021 · Permit 20 166888 BLD
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - interior alterations and new occupancy for beauty salon "Di Monda Hair Salon & Spa"
Applied Oct 20, 2010 · issued Nov 8, 2010 · Permit 10 281229 PLB
Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - interior alterations and new occupancy for beauty salon "Di Monda Hair Salon & Spa"
Applied Oct 20, 2010 · issued Nov 8, 2010 · Permit 10 281229 HVA
Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - First time occupancy to vacant unit 103, to create take-out restaurant *Pizza Hut*. Create washrooms
Applied Sep 9, 2010 · issued Oct 8, 2010 · Permit 10 254560 PLB
Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations and occupancy for new retail store "Lindt & Sprüngli"
Applied Sep 14, 2009 · issued Sep 21, 2009 · Permit 09 158520 HVA
Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - interior alters and occupancy for new retail store
Applied Aug 18, 2009 · issued Sep 21, 2009 · completed Aug 25, 2026 · Permit 09 158520 PLB
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations and occupancy for new retail store "Lindt & Sprüngli"
Applied Aug 17, 2009 · issued Sep 21, 2009 · Permit 09 158520 BLD
Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing shell *The Brick *
Applied Nov 18, 2008 · issued Dec 4, 2008 · completed Aug 25, 2026 · Permit 08 220773 PLB
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to existing shell *The Brick *
Applied Nov 18, 2008 · issued Dec 4, 2008 · Permit 08 220773 HVA
Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to Building D, Unit D4. All partition work within existing partition and exterior walls. *Allstate Insurance*
Applied Oct 14, 2008 · issued Nov 18, 2008 · Permit 08 211967 PLB
Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to Building D, Unit D4. All partition work within existing partition and exterior walls. *Allstate Insurance*
Applied Oct 14, 2008 · issued Nov 18, 2008 · Permit 08 211967 HVA
Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - New retail building C. Shell with demising walls.
Applied Apr 23, 2008 · issued Sep 18, 2008 · Permit 08 150248 HVA
Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations. All work within existing exterior and demising walls *Golf Town* Building B
Applied Dec 12, 2007 · issued Dec 28, 2007 · completed Mar 9, 2022 · Permit 07 286341 PLB
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations. All work within existing exterior and demising walls *Golf Town*Building B
Applied Dec 12, 2007 · issued Dec 28, 2007 · completed Aug 25, 2026 · Permit 07 286341 HVA
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - To construct a new one storey shell building "Building B"
Applied Jun 15, 2007 · issued Sep 21, 2007 · Permit 07 232922 HVA
Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - To construct a new one storey shell building "Building B"
Applied Jun 15, 2007 · issued Sep 21, 2007 · Permit 07 232922 PLB
Inspections under way
Drains and site services · Site service
Site servicing for the entire property.
Applied Apr 20, 2007 · issued May 18, 2007 · Permit 07 164927 STS
Inspections under way

Committee of Adjustment

No applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment for this address since 2017. That's where an owner asks for a minor variance (a small exception to the zoning by-law) or a consent to divide a lot.

What’s planned nearby

Development sites within 500 m

1543-1551 The Queensway and 66 Fordhouse Boulevard
45 storeys · 1,819 homes · Mixed use
170 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Dec 20, 2024
Under appeal

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

43 Algie Ave · Minor variance
To permit a vehicle dealership.
210 m away · filed Mar 20, 2023 · Approved
1544 The Queensway · Consent
To obtain consent to sever portions of the lot for the purpose of lot additions and to create an easement/right-of-way for the purpose of vehicular access.
250 m away · filed Jan 26, 2021 · Approved
1569 The Queensway · Consent
To obtain consent to a lease for a term in excess of 21 years.
170 m away · filed Jan 31, 2020 · Approved
1544 The Queensway · Minor variance
250 m away · filed Mar 1, 2019 · Application withdrawn
1544 The Queensway · Consent
To obtain consent to sever portions of the lot for the purpose of lot additions and to create an easement/right-of-way for the purpose of vehicular access.
250 m away · filed Feb 4, 2019 · Approved
1544 The Queensway · Minor variance
To permit a vehicle sales and rental establishment (vehicle dealership).
250 m away · filed Feb 4, 2019 · Approved
1548 The Queensway · Minor variance
To permit a multi-tenant retail/wholesale building that will occupy several used car dealerships with outside parking to be used used for car sales.
250 m away · filed Oct 14, 2015 · Deferred

Everything planned in Etobicoke-Lakeshore

From the City of Toronto’s open data: building permits (active, and cleared since 2017), Committee of Adjustment applications and address points, this record updated Sep 29, 2026, and the development sites from its Development Applications data. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Construction cost estimates and contractors’ names are left out on purpose, and nothing here names an owner.