Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
16 MacDonell Ave
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 (3 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.
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for basement underpinning and finishing the basement.
Applied Jun 28, 2022 · issued Aug 25, 2022 · Permit 22 168682 PLB
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for basement underpinning and finishing the basement.
Applied Jun 28, 2022 · issued Aug 25, 2022 · Permit 22 168682 BLD
- Permit issued
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for basement underpinning and finishing the basement.
Applied Jun 28, 2022 · issued Aug 25, 2022 · Permit 22 168682 DRN
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
- Approved
6 storeys · 29 homes · Mixed use
50 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Mar 24, 2021
- Under review
12 storeys · 249 homes · Mixed use
100 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 17, 2023
- Approved
7 storeys · 47 homes · Mixed use
210 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 24, 2021
- Approved
89-91 Beaty Avenue and 1497-1501 Queen Street West
7 storeys · 141 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 17, 2026
- Under review
1303-1337 Queen Street West and 220 Cowan Avenue
16 storeys · 175 homes · Mixed use
390 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 11, 2026
- Under review
14 storeys · Residential
430 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Mar 10, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
1375 Queen St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the mixed-use development which is currently under construction, ((approved as 8-storeys under Site Specific Zoning By-law 413-2024(OLT)), and increased to 9-storeys ((29.41 m in building height) excluding the Mechanical Penthouse, as approved under Minor Variance Decision A0905/24TEY)) by currently increasing the building height to 10-storeys ((33.46 m in building height) including the Mechanical Penthouse, and one new residential unit)), increasing the maximum gross floor area, altering the minimum building setbacks, and reducing the indoor and outdoor…
230 m away · filed Jun 18, 2026 · Approved
5 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites), abutting the laneway, in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached residential apartment building. There will be two south side ground floor main entrances with stairs, and a second storey terrace. Also, there will be a total of nine residential dwelling units on this lot (seven units within the main building, and two units within the ancillary building).
210 m away · filed May 1, 2026 · Refused
85 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear one-storey semi-detached ancillary building (greenhouse and storage shed), abutting the side (north) lot line and adjacent to the existing carport.
230 m away · filed Mar 31, 2026 · Approved
46 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with front and rear basement walkouts, front and rear porches with stairs, and front and rear balconies on the second and third storeys. The second storey will be cantilevered on the north side of the building. Also, to construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one garden suite), in the rear yard. There will be a total of seven residential dwelling units on this lot (six units within the main building, and one unit within the ancillary building).
90 m away · filed Jan 8, 2026 · Approved
29 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition with deck, and a rear second storey balcony extension. Also, to maintain the existing side (south) covered porch with stairs, a side (south) second storey balcony, and a rear third storey balcony. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the basement level, one unit occupying the ground level, and one unit occupying the second and third levels).
60 m away · filed Nov 26, 2025 · Approved
5 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites with a basement walkout), in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached apartment building, abutting the side laneway. There will be a total of nine residential dwelling units on this lot (seven units within the main building and two units within the ancillary building).
210 m away · filed May 13, 2025 · Approved
1375 Queen St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 413-2024(OLT)) for an eight-storey mixed-use building, by increasing the building height, reducing the rear building step-back above the fifth storey, reducing the outdoor amenity space, and eliminating on-site parking. There is an active Site Plan Control Application (File Number 21 251366 STE 04 SA), which is currently being reviewed and considered.
230 m away · filed Oct 17, 2024 · Approved
8 Laxton Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear yard two-storey ancillary building (detached garage) by converting the existing garage into habitable space (for one garden suite). There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on the lot (four units in the detached main dwelling, as approved by Building Permit # 24 128537 BLD 00 SR, and one unit in the garden suite).
150 m away · filed Aug 29, 2024 · Approved
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.