Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
163 Macpherson Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 (1 still open) and 1 Committee of Adjustment file 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.
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to demolish existing rear garage and construct a laneway suite with parking.
Applied Mar 31, 2023 · issued Nov 28, 2024 · completed Oct 6, 2025 · Permit 23 128832 DRN
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to demolish existing rear garage and construct a laneway suite with parking.
Applied Mar 30, 2023 · issued Nov 28, 2024 · completed Oct 10, 2025 · Permit 23 128832 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to demolish existing rear garage and construct a laneway suite with parking.
Applied Mar 30, 2023 · issued Nov 28, 2024 · completed Oct 6, 2025 · Permit 23 128832 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Proposal to demolish existing rear garage and construct a laneway suite with parking.
Applied Mar 30, 2023 · issued Nov 28, 2024 · completed Oct 10, 2025 · 1 home added · Permit 23 128832 BLD
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Underpinning
Proposal for underpinning of basement.
Applied Mar 25, 2019 · issued Apr 4, 2019 · Permit 19 130312 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for underpinning of basement.
Applied Mar 25, 2019 · issued Apr 4, 2019 · completed Jan 19, 2026 · Permit 19 130312 PLB
Committee of Adjustment
This address's applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment since 2017, and any still open. A minor variance asks for a small exception to the zoning by-law, such as a little more height or a smaller setback; a consent divides a lot or grants an easement.
- Closed
Minor variance · New R building
To construct a two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a two-car garage on the ground level and a laneway suite on the second level) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. The existing detached garage will be demolished.
Decision: Refused (hearing Apr 27, 2022)
Filed Jan 4, 2022 · File A0022/22TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
183-189 Avenue Road and 109-111 Pears Avenue
11 storeys · 18 homes · Mixed use
260 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 25, 2021
- Under review
220-234 Davenport Road and 148-158 Avenue Road
38 storeys · 110 homes · Mixed use
310 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 2, 2021
- Approved
11 storeys · 60 homes · Mixed use
400 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Mar 2, 2023
- Approved
9 storeys · 55 homes · Mixed use
460 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Oct 20, 2022
- Approved
141-145 Bedford Road and 287 Davenport Road
13 storeys · 63 homes · Mixed use
470 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 14, 2021
- Under review
10 storeys · 64 homes · Mixed use
480 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 1, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
14 Dupont St · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-and-one-half-storey non-residential (commercial) building into a mixed-use building by constructing complete fourth and fifth storey (mechanical penthouse) additions, and a front second storey terrace. Also, to construct a rear three-storey addition (including a basement) with third and fourth storey terraces, and a rear fifth storey rooftop terrace (including a green roof). The existing restaurant will continue to occupy the basement and ground floor levels (including the existing front outdoor patio and a new outdoor patio addition along the east side of the lot)…
140 m away · filed May 11, 2026 · Approved
149 Marlborough Pl · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a third storey addition, and a rear ground floor deck with stairs. The existing rear two-storey addition will be demolished.
120 m away · filed Dec 5, 2025 · Approved
119 Macpherson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a two-storey rear addition with a ground floor deck with stairs, a rear third floor rooftop deck, and a new front porch with stairs.
140 m away · filed Dec 4, 2025 · Approved
21 Dupont St · Minor variance
To permit and to maintain the existing conversion of the rear two-car integral garage of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling into a one-car garage with a separate habitable space (kitchen extension). Also, to permit and to maintain the existing rear ground floor covered (awning) deck with stairs and the rear ancillary building (shed). Also, to reconstruct the existing rear second storey roof deck above the garage and the existing third storey roof deck.
170 m away · filed Dec 3, 2025 · Approved
92 Roxborough St W · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front third storey balcony, a side (east) covered porch, and a rear in-ground swimming pool. Also, to construct a rear two-storey ancillary building (containing one laneway suite), which will comply with the regulations of the zoning by-law(s). There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot instead of four residential units. One dwelling unit will occupy the main dwelling, and one unit will occupy the ancillary building.
190 m away · filed Aug 27, 2025 · Approved
284 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey semi-detached mixed-use building (containing one residential dwelling unit and one commercial unit) into a triplex (containing three residential dwelling units) by installing a new basement dwelling unit.
210 m away · filed Feb 7, 2025 · Approved
291 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing 8-storey apartment building by constructing a garbage storage enclosure (to be located on the basement level within the underground parking garage), which will be the cause for a reduction in two vehicular parking spaces.
230 m away · filed Nov 21, 2024 · Approved
145 Macpherson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition (with a Juliet balcony), a third floor rooftop patio extension above, a new rear yard walkway, and to reduce the size of the existing ground floor deck. Also, to construct a new ancillary building (detached garage) abutting the laneway.
60 m away · filed Aug 22, 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.