Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
165 Dovercourt Rd
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 (4 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.
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Proposal to demolish the existing detached garage and construct a new 2 storey laneway suite at the rear of an existing SFD-semi dwelling. See also 19 208725 ZPR, 19191396 MV and Final and Binding A0839/19TEY.
Applied Feb 24, 2021 · issued Apr 28, 2021 · 1 home added · Permit 21 119657 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to demolish the existing detached garage and construct a new 2 storey laneway suite at the rear of an existing SFD-semi dwelling. See also 19 208725 ZPR, 19191396 MV and Final and Binding A0839/19TEY.
Applied Feb 24, 2021 · issued Apr 28, 2021 · Permit 21 119657 PLB
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to demolish the existing detached garage and construct a new 2 storey laneway suite at the rear of an existing SFD-semi dwelling. See also 19 208725 ZPR, 19191396 MV and Final and Binding A0839/19TEY.
Applied Feb 24, 2021 · issued Apr 28, 2021 · Permit 21 119657 DRN
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to demolish the existing detached garage and construct a new 2 storey laneway suite at the rear of an existing SFD-semi dwelling. See also 19 208725 ZPR, 19191396 MV and Final and Binding A0839/19TEY.
Applied Feb 24, 2021 · issued Apr 28, 2021 · Permit 21 119657 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Reconstruct roof with deck above and interior alterations on ground floor.
Applied Dec 31, 2009 · issued Jan 4, 2010 · completed Aug 25, 2026 · Permit 09 200806 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Reconstruct roof with deck above and interior alterations on ground floor.
Applied Dec 31, 2009 · issued Jan 4, 2010 · completed Sep 8, 2026 · Permit 09 200806 BLD
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 · Other
To construct a two-storey laneway suite in the rear yard of an existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling.
Decision: Approved (hearing Feb 12, 2020)
Filed Jul 18, 2019 · File A0839/19TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under appeal
29 storeys · 272 homes · Mixed use
320 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Oct 3, 2023
- Under review
3 storeys · 2 homes · Residential
350 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Jan 19, 2024
- Under appeal
27 storeys · 367 homes · Mixed use
380 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Nov 13, 2024
- Under review
6 storeys · 28 homes · Residential
430 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 10, 2021
- Under review
10 storeys · 74 homes · Residential
450 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 1, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
16 Skey Lane · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey building (converting the artist/photo studio use into a residential houseplex) by constructing a third storey addition with a covered deck, and a partial fourth storey addition (staircase enclosure) with a green roof. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on the lot (two units occupying the first level, and one unit occupying the second and third levels).
210 m away · filed Sep 15, 2026 · Postponed
17 Skey Lane · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with second and third storey balconies (located on the south side), canopies along the west side (on the first, second, and third storeys), and one parking space abutting Skey Lane. This new dwelling will abut Skey Lane to the west and a laneway to the north.
210 m away · filed Mar 31, 2026 · Withdrawn
24 Brookfield St · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached building (houseplex, with the second and third stories cantilevered at the north side of the building), and front and rear rooftop decks (above the third floor) with a rooftop staircase access enclosure. Also, to construct a new detached ancillary structure (carport containing one undersized vehicular parking space, and garbage storage), abutting the laneway. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on this lot.
230 m away · filed Mar 18, 2026 · Approved
104 Argyle St · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage), in the rear yard, abutting the public laneway.
140 m away · filed Mar 17, 2026 · Approved
144 Dovercourt Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites), as approved by Minor Variance Decision Number A0641/25TEY, by constructing a second storey landing and stairs on the east side of this building. There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on this lot (three dwelling units within the main house and two dwelling units within the ancillary building).
90 m away · filed Feb 25, 2026 · Approved
167 Argyle St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a side (west) one-storey addition, including a basement addition, and a rear ground floor deck. Also, to construct one vehicular parking space, located in the rear yard of the property, abutting the laneway.
160 m away · filed Dec 22, 2025 · Approved
112 Argyle St · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete second storey and third storey addition, a front entrance, a rear basement walkout, rear first floor deck with stairs, rear second and third storey balconies, and a side (west) exterior staircase to access each storey. Also, to alter the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (abutting the laneway) by constructing a one-storey addition along the south wall, and a complete second storey addition. The ancillary building will contain a one-car garage on the first level, and one laneway suite which will oc…
120 m away · filed Dec 9, 2025 · Approved
131 Dovercourt Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new rear two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites), with exterior stairs and a platform providing access to the second unit, abutting the laneway. The existing one-storey detached garage will be demolished. The existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling containing four residential dwelling units is currently under construction. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on this lot.
130 m away · filed Dec 2, 2025 · 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.