Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
249 MacDonell Ave
The City of Toronto has 12 building permits since 2017 (1 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.
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Accessory Building(s)
Proposal to construct artist studio in rear yard of existing Single Family Dwelling
Applied Aug 22, 2023 · completed Aug 24, 2023 · Permit 23 192438 BLD
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Accessory Building(s)
Proposal to construct an accessory structure in rear yard.
Applied Jul 26, 2023 · completed Jul 31, 2023 · Permit 23 180056 BLD
- Permit issued
Small residential project · Other
Installation of solar panel PV on rooftop
Applied Jan 10, 2023 · issued Jan 13, 2023 · Permit 23 102329 BLD
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Other
Proposed installation of a new solar panels on roof top
Applied Oct 7, 2022 · completed Dec 7, 2022 · Permit 22 214568 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services · Back water valve (Sewer only)
Back Water Valve (Sewer only) and sump pump
Applied May 28, 2018 · issued May 28, 2018 · completed Jun 12, 2019 · Permit 18 166641 DRN
- Closed
New house · New building - by renovation
Revision to replace existing foundation wall with new concrete wall.Proposal to demolish more than 50% of existing dwelling exterior walls to be replaced by new construction of basement alterations, interior alterations, side addition, second storey addition, attached garage, and rear yard deck and basement walkout.
Applied Oct 4, 2017 · issued Oct 31, 2017 · completed Jul 10, 2019 · Permit 17 144551 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to demolish more than 50% of exising dwelling exterior walls to be replaced by new construction of basement alterations, interior alterations, side addition, second storey addition, attached garage, and rear yard deck.
Applied Apr 15, 2017 · issued May 16, 2017 · completed Jun 6, 2019 · Permit 17 144551 PLB
- Closed
New house · New building - by renovation
Proposal to demolish more than 50% of existing dwelling exterior walls to be replaced by new construction of basement alterations, interior alterations, side addition, second storey addition, attached garage, and rear yard deck and basement walkout.
Applied Apr 15, 2017 · issued May 16, 2017 · completed Jul 10, 2019 · 1 home added · Permit 17 144551 BLD
- Closed
Demolition
Proposal to demolish more than 50% of exising dwelling exterior walls to be replaced by new construction of basement alterations, interior alterations, side addition, second storey addition, attached garage, and rear yard deck.
Applied Apr 15, 2017 · issued Jun 6, 2017 · completed Mar 23, 2018 · 1 home removed · Permit 17 144549 DEM
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to demolish more than 50% of exising dwelling exterior walls to be replaced by new construction of basement alterations, interior alterations, side addition, second storey addition, attached garage, and rear yard deck.
Applied Apr 15, 2017 · issued May 16, 2017 · completed Jun 6, 2019 · Permit 17 144551 HVA
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to demolish more than 50% of exising dwelling exterior walls to be replaced by new construction of basement alterations, interior alterations, side addition, second storey addition, attached garage, and rear yard deck.
Applied Apr 15, 2017 · issued May 16, 2017 · completed Jun 6, 2019 · Permit 17 144551 DRN
- Closed
Drains and site services · Back water valve (Sewer only)
Proposed Back Water Valve (Sewer only)
Applied Apr 15, 2017 · issued Apr 20, 2017 · completed Jun 12, 2019 · Permit 17 144555 DRN
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.
- Postponed
Minor variance · Other
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (shed) in the rear yard of the existing two-storey detached dwelling. This shed will be used for the purpose of an arts studio.
Filed Jun 1, 2024 · File A0507/24TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
- Approved
9 storeys · Residential
430 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Mar 23, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
40 Wabash Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey detached building (Wabash Community Recreation Centre) with a west side attached outdoor activity space, a canopy over the west side main entrance, and solar roof panels on rear third floor and roof level. There will be a total of 10 surface parking spaces (including three accessible parking spaces), on the west side main entrance, accessed from Wabash Avenue. A related Site Plan Control application (File No. 24 180616 STE 04 SA) is currently under review and consideration.
180 m away · filed Jul 8, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
54 Wright Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a new covered front porch with stairs, a front second storey addition with a third storey balcony above, a rear at-grade patio, a rear second floor deck with stairs, and a rear third storey bay window. Also, to convert the existing front integral garage into habitable space.
190 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · Approved
45 Fern Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and one residential dwelling unit within the basement. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary structure (storage shed) in the rear yard. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the basement level, and one unit occupying the first, second, and third levels).
230 m away · filed Sep 23, 2025 · Approved
229 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third floor addition, a front porch with stairs, a front basement walkout, and a rear third floor terrace. There will be a secondary suite within the basement.
250 m away · filed Sep 4, 2025 · Approved
66 St Clarens Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition with a front deck. Also, to construct rear one and three-storey additions with a ground level deck and stairs.
240 m away · filed Jan 13, 2025 · Approved
45 Wright Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition, a partial rear third storey addition with a rear roof deck, and a rear ground floor deck.
190 m away · filed Aug 15, 2023 · Approved
27 Northern Pl · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached townhouse dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition.
200 m away · filed Jun 15, 2023 · Approved
47 Wright Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a partial rear third storey addition with a rear third storey deck, a covered front porch, and a basement secondary suite with a front basement walkout.
190 m away · filed Mar 27, 2023 · 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.