173 Torrens Ave

Building permits

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

• Heating and ventilation

  REV 1 - HVAC - Construction of a 2nd storey above existing dwelling, a rear 2 storey addition, interior alterations.

  Applied Oct 16, 2017 · completed Nov 2, 2017 · Permit 17 149897 HVA (revision 01)

  Cancelled

• Drains and site services

  Drain - Construction of a 2nd storey above existing dwelling, a rear 2 storey addition, interior alterations.

  Applied Sep 13, 2017 · issued Sep 13, 2017 · completed Feb 21, 2018 · Permit 17 149897 DRN

  Closed

• Heating and ventilation

  HVAC - Construction of a 2nd storey above existing dwelling, a rear 2 storey addition, interior alterations.

  Applied Apr 26, 2017 · issued Jul 12, 2017 · completed Feb 21, 2018 · Permit 17 149897 HVA

  Closed

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Construction of a 2nd storey above existing dwelling, a rear 2 storey addition, interior alterations.

  Applied Apr 26, 2017 · issued Jul 12, 2017 · completed Feb 26, 2018 · Permit 17 149897 PLB

  Closed

• Small residential project · Multiple projects

  Construction of a 2nd storey above existing dwelling, a rear 2 storey addition, interior alterations.

  Applied Apr 26, 2017 · issued Jul 12, 2017 · completed May 18, 2018 · Permit 17 149897 BLD

  Closed

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 · R addition

  To altering the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete second-storey addition, rear two-storey addition and rear ground floor deck.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Mar 1, 2017)

  Filed Nov 16, 2016 · File A1124/16TEY

  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

• 250 Gamble Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (prefabricated storage shed), in the rear yard of the existing two-storey detached dwelling. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage abutting the driveway) will be maintained and unaltered. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (workshop) will be demolished. There is a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot.

  230 m away · filed May 28, 2026 · Approved

• 245 Torrens Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a new three-storey semi-detached dwelling (basement level is considered the first level) with an integral garage, a front porch, a rear ground floor (second level) deck, and a rear basement walkout.

  180 m away · filed Feb 23, 2026 · Approved

• 245 Torrens Ave · Consent

  To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.

  180 m away · filed Feb 23, 2026 · Approved

• 245 Torrens Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a new three-storey semi-detached dwelling (basement level is considered the first level) with an integral garage, a front porch, a rear ground floor (second level) deck, and a rear basement walkout.

  180 m away · filed Feb 23, 2026 · Approved

• 257 Torrens Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing lawful non-conforming three-storey apartment building by converting the integral parking garages/bike storage area into two residential dwelling units, and a new long-term bicycle parking/storage area. There will be a short-term bicycle parking rack/storage area in the front yard, and two additional surface parking spaces (for a total of six spaces). Overall, there will be a total of 20 residential dwelling units on this lot. No visitor parking spaces will be provided.

  220 m away · filed Nov 25, 2025 · Approved

• 224 Gamble Ave · Minor variance

  To permit the enclosed staircase on the rooftop, which was constructed beyond an authorized building permit.

  150 m away · filed Aug 26, 2025 · Approved

• 210 Cosburn Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing four-storey apartment building (containing 33 residential dwelling units) by converting the existing integral garage, laundry, and storage areas into four additional residential dwelling units (located within the basement level). There will be a total of 37 residential dwelling units and 16 lawful parking spaces on this lot.

  210 m away · filed Feb 6, 2025 · Approved

• 239 Torrens Ave · Minor variance

  To permit the conversion of the existing one-storey ancillary building (two-car garage) to a garden suite with one undersized parking space, and a one-storey side (northeast) addition that was constructed without an authorized building permit. The existing one-and-one-half storey detached main dwelling on the lot will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of two dwelling units on the lot (one dwelling unit within the main house and one dwelling unit within the garden suite).

  160 m away · filed Aug 15, 2024 · Approved

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