Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
255 Wellington St W
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 (2 still open) and 2 Committee of Adjustment files 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
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
A proposal to erect and display 3 Wall Signs, displaying static copy.*****Residence Inn by Marriott****
Applied Jul 3, 2026 · issued Aug 31, 2026 · Permit 26 195438 DST
- Cancelled
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct a 5 storey addition and interior alterations to existing 21 storey hotel "Residence Inn Marriott"
Applied Dec 18, 2018 · issued Dec 17, 2020 · completed Jan 16, 2026 · Permit 18 269894 BLD
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a 5 storey addition and interior alterations to existing 21 storey hotel "Residence Inn Marriott"
Applied Dec 18, 2018 · completed Jan 30, 2026 · Permit 18 269894 HVA
- Cancelled
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a 5 storey addition and interior alterations to existing 21 storey hotel "Residence Inn Marriott"
Applied Dec 18, 2018 · completed Jan 30, 2026 · Permit 18 269894 PLB
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated overhanging structure sign displaying static copy. The proposed overhanging structure sign is to be 0.46 metres in width by 1.83 metres in length at a height of 3.17 metres, and is to be oriented perpidicular to the Wellington Street West. **Residence Inn by Marriott**
Applied Sep 11, 2014 · issued Sep 30, 2014 · completed Jul 12, 2019 · Permit 14 220315 DST
- Permit issued
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Proposal to add backflow preventer
Applied May 24, 2013 · issued Jun 24, 2013 · Permit 13 174298 PSA
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 convert the existing building into a mixed-use building containing 300 dwelling units.
Decision: Approved (hearing May 11, 2021)
Filed Dec 8, 2020 · File A1118/20TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
To alter the existing 21-storey hotel by constructing a 5-storey addition.
Decision: Refused (hearing Mar 29, 2017)
Filed Dec 13, 2016 · Appeal: OMB approved · File A1221/16TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
35 homes · Not stated in the file
80 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Aug 23, 2023
- Under review
645 homes · Residential
90 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Sep 27, 2021
- Under review
70 storeys · 929 homes · Mixed use
110 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Oct 10, 2024
- Under review
69 storeys · Mixed use
110 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 27, 2022
- Under review
50 storeys · 403 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 16, 2022
- Under review
50 storeys · 905 homes · Residential
160 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 12, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
370 King St W · Minor variance
210 m away · filed Sep 17, 2026 · Postponed
277 Wellington St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 135-2026 (OLT), for the 60-storey mixed-use building by converting the office spaces into residential units from floors 3 to 7, and to increase the number of storeys to 65-storeys; the building height from 202.5 m to 214 m (including the mechanical penthouse); and the maximum gross floor area. This is currently under the review of Site Plan Control (File No. 20 233433 STE 10 SA). There will be a total of 807 residential dwelling units on this lot.
70 m away · filed Feb 5, 2026 · Approved
321 King St W · Minor variance
To permit the reduction of residential parking spaces provided within the 48-storey mixed-use building.
160 m away · filed May 21, 2024 · Approved
357 King St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-Law 812-2017) by increasing the total combined residential and non-residential gross floor area through interior alterations on the ground floor and mezzanine level.
190 m away · filed Dec 1, 2023 · Approved
55 John St · Minor variance
To construct two new storage sheds in the north courtyard of the existing 27 storey government office building to supplement the relocation of Metro Hall Early Learning Child Care Centre from the intersection of Wellington Street and John Street (south side) to the plaza at the intersection of King Street and John Street (north side). The existing shed on the south courtyard will be demolished.
210 m away · filed Oct 27, 2023 · Approved
365 King St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing five-storey mixed-use building by constructing a sixth storey addition with a rooftop patio.
190 m away · filed Nov 25, 2022 · Approved
99 Blue Jays Way · Minor variance
To permit the reduction of visitor parking spaces within the commercial parking garage.
110 m away · filed Oct 3, 2022 · Approved
250 Front St W · Minor variance
To alter the development plan to allow for an increase in the permitted gross floor area of non-residential uses within the building.
240 m away · filed Apr 8, 2021 · 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.