Toronto address · Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's
257 Poplar Plains Rd
The City of Toronto has 1 building permit 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.
- Application acceptable
New house · New building
Proposal to demolish existing dwelling and construct new detached 3 storey fourplex. See also 26-179041 ZAP 00 ZR
Applied Sep 15, 2026 · 3 homes added · Permit 26 237713 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.
- Conditional consent
Consent · Validation of title
To obtain consent for the technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing two residential lots which merged on title.
Decision: Approved (hearing Dec 10, 2025)
Filed Oct 15, 2025 · File B0071/25TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
175-195 St Clair Avenue West and 273 Poplar Plains Road
13 storeys · 164 homes · Residential
60 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 29, 2021
- Under review
49 storeys · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 24, 2025
- Under review
169-171 Balmoral Avenue and 438-440 Avenue Road
24 storeys · 223 homes · Residential
240 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 10, 2022
- Under review
4 homes · Residential
500 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Feb 27, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
31 Warren Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a partial two-storey side (north) addition, third storey dormer additions (above the northwest and northeast portions of the dwelling), a partial rear (east) two-storey addition with a basement extension below, front and rear basement walkouts, and a rear (east) covered porch. An in-ground pool will be installed in the rear yard. Also, to construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage) in the front yard, abutting Warren Road.
230 m away · filed Apr 27, 2026 · Approved
85 Lynwood Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (detached garage in the rear yard) into a one-storey ancillary building (containing a garden suite) by constructing a side (west) addition. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main building and one unit within the ancillary building).
180 m away · filed Feb 11, 2026 · Approved
202 St Clair Ave W · Minor variance
To permit four obstructed resident parking spaces within the underground parking garage (located on levels A and B) of the nine-storey residential building (approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 657-2020), which is currently under construction.
110 m away · filed Aug 16, 2024 · Approved
217 Poplar Plains Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear yard raised pool deck, an in-ground swimming pool, and an at-grade terrace. Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary structure (pool cabana) in the rear yard.
220 m away · filed May 6, 2024 · Approved
83 Lynwood Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the rear basement addition, with walkout stairs, that was constructed without the benefit of an authorized building permit. Also, to convert the existing ancillary building (detached garage) into one garden suite by constructing a second storey addition and a two-storey side (west) addition. The existing two parking spaces within the ancillary building will be maintained. There will be a total of two dwelling units on this lot.
160 m away · filed Oct 20, 2023 · Refused
18 Lynwood Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by enclosing the rear ground floor covered porch for the purpose of a sunroom with a raised terrace.
20 m away · filed May 16, 2022 · Approved
28 Dunvegan Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey detached dwelling with a new rear open patio and covered porch, a first storey front balcony, and second and third storey rear balconies. Also, to construct a new one-and-one-half-storey ancillary building (coach house) and to install an in ground swimming pool in the rear yard.
240 m away · filed Apr 13, 2022 · Withdrawn
224 Poplar Plains Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing 2½-storey detached dwelling by replacing the ground floor front porch and stairs.
190 m away · filed May 13, 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.