Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
17 Bernard Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 (5 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.
- Permit issued
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for interior alterations, additional underpinning to an existing SFD-semi dwelling.
Applied May 28, 2026 · issued Jul 14, 2026 · Permit 26 168897 BLD
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations, additional underpinning to an existing SFD-semi dwelling.
Applied May 28, 2026 · issued Jul 14, 2026 · Permit 26 168897 PLB
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations, additional underpinning to an existing SFD-semi dwelling.
Applied May 28, 2026 · issued Jul 22, 2026 · Permit 26 168897 HVA
- Permit issued
Drains and site services
Drain - includes a backwater valve Proposal for interior alterations, additional underpinning to an existing SFD-semi dwelling.
Applied May 28, 2026 · issued Jul 14, 2026 · Permit 26 168897 DRN
- Permit issued
Small residential project · Underpinning
Proposal for basement underpinning
Applied Jan 23, 2026 · issued Feb 20, 2026 · Permit 26 108305 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Party wall admin permits
Admin partywall permit in conjunction with 22 136321 BLD, 15 Bernard Ave.
Applied Apr 20, 2022 · issued Nov 9, 2022 · completed Sep 11, 2024 · Permit 22 136438 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 alter the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage), by constructing a one-storey addition in front of the existing garage. Thise altered ancillary building will contain two tandem parking spaces.
Decision: Approved (hearing May 6, 2026)
Filed Mar 5, 2026 · File A0197/26TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
9 storeys · 55 homes · Mixed use
50 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Oct 20, 2022
- Approved
11 storeys · 60 homes · Mixed use
50 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Mar 2, 2023
- Under review
220-234 Davenport Road and 148-158 Avenue Road
38 storeys · 110 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 2, 2021
- Under review
183-189 Avenue Road and 109-111 Pears Avenue
11 storeys · 18 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 25, 2021
- Approved
141-145 Bedford Road and 287 Davenport Road
13 storeys · 63 homes · Mixed use
200 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 14, 2021
- Under review
9 storeys · 23 homes · Residential
340 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Oct 28, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
250 Davenport Rd · Minor variance
160 m away · filed Aug 20, 2026 · Postponed
32 Tranby Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (enclose a portion of the existing rear third storey rooftop deck into habitable space).
40 m away · filed Jun 2, 2026 · Approved
180 Davenport Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing buildings (municipally known as 178A and 180 Davenport Road, under the same ownership) by constructing a two-storey middle addition that will connect the two buildings internally. Also, to construct a rear third storey addition with a rear terrace, a mechanical penthouse, rooftop access enclosure and a covered rooftop terrace. This building will contain one commercial unit (occupying the basement, ground and second storeys) and one residential dwelling unit (occupying the third storey).
240 m away · filed Jan 29, 2026 · Approved
20 Tranby Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a new roof for the existing rear one-storey addition, extending the rear second storey roof, and interior alterations. Also, to permit and maintain the existing one-storey front addition with a front porch with stairs and bay window.
30 m away · filed Nov 25, 2025 · Approved
287 Davenport Rd · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for a 13-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 314-2023), by increasing the total non-residential gross floor area on the lot. A Site Plan Control application (File Number 21 248545 STE 11 SA) is currently under review.
190 m away · filed Aug 28, 2025 · Approved
122 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To permit the interior demolition on the ground floor and the north side door (temporary opening to facilitate the removal of dirt for the underpinned basement) constructed without an authorized building permit on the existing one-and-one-half-storey detached building, currently vacant and under construction. Also, to alter the existing one-and-one-half-storey detached building by constructing a basement level extension, and a second storey addition (mezzanine) with a front second storey rooftop patio for a new eating establishment. No loading spaces will be provided.
60 m away · filed Aug 19, 2025 · Approved
26 Elgin Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a one-storey side (west) addition (to contain one parking space within a garage, and a garden room to the rear of this garage).
200 m away · filed Aug 5, 2025 · Approved
148 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific By-law 1107-2023) for a 35-storey mixed-use building by increasing building heights and gross floor area, as well as modifying the parking space requirements from ratios to a total number. A related Site Plan Control Application (File Number 21 178726 STE 11 SA) is currently under review.
140 m away · filed Jul 24, 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.