168 Empress Ave

Building permits

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

• New house · New building

  Revision 02 - Revision to replace R-60 attic insulation with R-31 spray foam insulation.-------------------------------------------------------------------Rev 01 - removal of the lower basement.Proposal for a SFD-Detached.

  Applied Jul 21, 2026 · issued Aug 11, 2026 · Permit 25 142086 BLD (revision 02)

  Revision issued

• Heating and ventilation

  HVAC - Construction of new Garden suite in Rear Yard

  Applied Dec 16, 2025 · issued Jan 2, 2026 · Permit 25 142245 HVA

  Inspections under way

• Heating and ventilation

  HVAC - Proposal for a SFD-Detached.

  Applied Dec 16, 2025 · issued Jan 2, 2026 · Permit 25 142086 HVA

  Inspections under way

• New house · New building

  Rev 01 - removal of the lower basement.Proposal for a SFD-Detached.

  Applied Sep 22, 2025 · issued Oct 31, 2025 · Permit 25 142086 BLD (revision 01)

  Revision issued

• Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite

  Construction of new Garden suite in Rear Yard

  Applied Apr 9, 2025 · issued Jun 23, 2025 · 1 home added · Permit 25 142245 BLD

  Inspections under way

• Drains and site services

  Drain - Construction of new Garden suite in Rear Yard

  Applied Apr 9, 2025 · issued Jun 23, 2025 · Permit 25 142245 DRN

  Inspections under way

• New house · New building

  Proposal for a SFD-Detached.

  Applied Apr 9, 2025 · issued Jun 17, 2025 · 1 home added · Permit 25 142086 BLD

  Inspections under way

• Demolition

  Proposal for a new SFD-Detached.

  Applied Apr 9, 2025 · issued Jun 17, 2025 · completed Nov 7, 2025 · 1 home removed · Permit 25 142109 DEM

  Closed

• Drains and site services

  Drain - Proposal for a SFD-Detached.

  Applied Apr 9, 2025 · issued Jun 17, 2025 · Permit 25 142086 DRN

  Inspections under way

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Proposal for a SFD-Detached.

  Applied Apr 9, 2025 · issued Jun 17, 2025 · Permit 25 142086 PLB

  Inspections under way

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Construction of new Garden suite in Rear Yard

  Applied Apr 9, 2025 · issued Jun 23, 2025 · Permit 25 142245 PLB

  Inspections under way

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.

• Minor variance · New R building

  To construct a new detached dwelling.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Jan 23, 2025)

  Filed Nov 25, 2024 · File A0585/24NY

  Closed

What’s planned nearby

Development sites within 500 m

No rezoning, site plan, subdivision or condominium file open within 500 m, and no pre-construction project on the site.

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

• 130 Parkview Ave · Minor variance

  To construct an ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard with a new driveway.

  220 m away · filed Apr 21, 2026 · Refused

• 176 Princess Ave · Minor variance

  To permit an enlarged deck in the rear yard. Cross-reference previous Minor Variance Application A0274/19NY.

  120 m away · filed Jun 18, 2024 · Approved

• 213 Empress Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a circular driveway. NOTE: This application was previously deferred at the Committee of Adjustment hearing on September 12, 2024.

  230 m away · filed May 13, 2024 · Refused

• 188 Kingsdale Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a new three-storey fourplex.

  200 m away · filed Nov 28, 2023 · Approved

• 97 Kingsdale Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a new detached dwelling with walkup basement.

  220 m away · filed Sep 12, 2023 · Approved

• 222 Empress Ave · Minor variance

  Proposal to construct a new single family dwelling

  250 m away · filed Jul 7, 2023 · Approved on condition

• 148 Empress Ave · Minor variance

  Proposal to construct an extension to the existing rear deck

  80 m away · filed Feb 24, 2023 · Approved

• 149 Kingsdale Ave · Minor variance

  Proposal to construct a new rear deck

  60 m away · filed Jun 21, 2022 · Approved

Everything planned in Willowdale