221 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

  HVAC - Construction of a new two storey single family detached dwelling (166.7m2) with finished basement area (72.5m2)

  Applied Sep 15, 2017 · issued Dec 4, 2017 · completed Sep 2, 2022 · Permit 17 233534 HVA

  Closed

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Construction of a new two storey single family detached dwelling (166.7m2) with finished basement area (72.5m2)

  Applied Sep 15, 2017 · issued Dec 4, 2017 · completed Sep 2, 2022 · Permit 17 233534 PLB

  Closed

• New house · New building

  Construction of a new two storey single family detached dwelling (166.7m2) with finished basement area (72.5m2)

  Applied Sep 15, 2017 · issued Dec 4, 2017 · completed Sep 2, 2022 · 1 home added · Permit 17 233534 BLD

  Closed

• Demolition

  Demolish existing one storey single family detached dwelling (100m2)

  Applied Sep 15, 2017 · issued Dec 4, 2017 · completed Mar 6, 2018 · 1 home removed · Permit 17 233554 DEM

  Closed

• Drains and site services

  Drain - Construction of a new two storey single family detached dwelling (166.7m2) with finished basement area (72.5m2)

  Applied Sep 15, 2017 · issued Dec 4, 2017 · completed Sep 2, 2022 · Permit 17 233534 DRN

  Closed

• Drains and site services

  Drain - Proposal to relocate kitchen from below grade to grade, and add a bathroom below grade in existing detached single family dwelling (back split). Proposal includes for back water valve.

  Applied Feb 6, 2014 · issued Feb 6, 2014 · completed Dec 11, 2017 · Permit 13 281240 DRN

  Closed

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Proposal to relocate kitchen from below grade to grade, and add a bathroom below grade in existing detached single family dwelling (back split)

  Applied Dec 24, 2013 · issued Jan 2, 2014 · completed Dec 11, 2017 · Permit 13 281240 PLB

  Closed

• Small residential project · Interior alterations

  Proposal to relocate kitchen from below grade to grade, and add a bathroom below grade in existing detached single family dwelling (back split)

  Applied Dec 24, 2013 · issued Jan 2, 2014 · completed Dec 11, 2017 · Permit 13 281240 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 · New R building

  To construct a new two-storey detached dwelling with rear shed.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Apr 26, 2017)

  Filed Dec 30, 2016 · File A1300/16TEY

  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

• 334 Donlands Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached mixed-use building (basement level is considered the first storey) by converting it into fully residential use, with two basement walkouts at the north and south-west corner, and an exterior west side staircase connecting the ground level to the south side second storey terrace. Also, there will be a total of two rear car parking spaces (one accessible parking space), 16 bicycle parking spaces (12 long-term at the basement level and four short-term in the rear yard), and seven exterior bins in the rear yard. There will be a total of 24 re…

  200 m away · filed Aug 13, 2026 · Postponed

• 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.

  140 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.

  80 m away · filed Feb 23, 2026 · Approved

• 245 Torrens Ave · Consent

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

  80 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.

  80 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.

  120 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.

  80 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.

  190 m away · filed Feb 6, 2025 · Approved

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