259 Dovercourt Rd

Building permits

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

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Proposal to construct a pair of semi detached dwellings and a detached dwelling at the rear of an existing SFD-semi dwelling. All buildings to be on the same lot and part of a proposed condo application. See permit 13 104135 BLD for existing dwelling. See also 08 166064 STE, 13 117495 MV and Final and binding A 0099/13TEY. (see also various PPR's).

  Applied May 19, 2016 · issued May 24, 2016 · completed Jul 24, 2018 · Permit 13 165651 PLB

  Closed

• Drains and site services

  Drain - Proposed construction of a new two and a half storey single family semi detached dwelling (182.7m2).Replacement of existing single family dwelling to within same outer limits/height.

  Applied Oct 9, 2014 · issued Oct 9, 2014 · completed Jul 24, 2018 · Permit 13 203437 DRN

  Closed

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Proposed construction of a new two and a half storey single family semi detached dwelling (182.7m2).Replacement of existing single family dwelling to within same outer limits/height.

  Applied Jul 17, 2014 · issued Jul 17, 2014 · completed Jul 24, 2018 · Permit 13 203437 PLB

  Closed

• New house · New building

  Revision - to maintain as constructed see c of a A0146/14TEY final and binding Proposed construction of a new two and a half storey single family semi detached dwelling (182.7m2).Replacement of existing single family dwelling to within same outer limits/height.

  Applied Dec 10, 2013 · issued Jul 30, 2014 · completed Jul 23, 2018 · Permit 13 203437 BLD (revision 01)

  Closed

• New house · New building

  Proposed construction of a new two and a half storey single family semi detached dwelling (182.7m2).Replacement of existing single family dwelling to within same outer limits/height.

  Applied Jul 12, 2013 · issued Jul 16, 2013 · completed Aug 27, 2020 · 1 home added · Permit 13 203437 BLD

  Closed

• Demolition

  Proposal to demolish existing 2 1/2 storey SFD-semi dwelling as per Unsafe Order 13 156119 UNS. See related permit 13 104135 for work that was being undertaken here. Proposal for new semi to be submitted at a later date.

  Applied May 24, 2013 · issued May 31, 2013 · completed Jun 14, 2018 · Permit 13 174220 DEM

  Closed

• Drains and site services · Inside and outside drains

  Drain - Proposal to construct a pair of semi detached dwellings and a detached dwelling at the rear of an existing SFD-semi dwelling. All buildings to be on the same lot and part of a proposed condo application. See permit 13 104135 BLD for existing dwelling. See also 08 166064 STE, 13 117495 MV and Final and binding A 0099/13TEY. (see also various PPR's).

  Applied May 9, 2013 · issued Jul 16, 2013 · completed Jul 24, 2018 · Permit 13 165651 STS

  Closed

• New building

  Proposal to construct a pair of semi detached dwellings and a detached dwelling at the rear of an existing SFD-semi dwelling. All buildings to be on the same lot and part of a proposed condo application. See permit 13 104135 BLD for existing dwelling. See also 08 166064 STE, 13 117495 MV and Final and binding A 0099/13TEY. (see also various PPR's).

  Applied May 9, 2013 · issued Feb 11, 2016 · completed Jul 23, 2018 · 3 homes added · Permit 13 165651 BLD

  Closed

• Heating and ventilation

  HVAC - Proposal to construct a pair of semi detached dwellings and a detached dwelling at the rear of an existing SFD-semi dwelling. All buildings to be on the same lot and part of a proposed condo application. See permit 13 104135 BLD for existing dwelling. See also 08 166064 STE, 13 117495 MV and Final and binding A 0099/13TEY. (see also various PPR's).

  Applied May 9, 2013 · issued Jul 16, 2013 · completed Jul 24, 2018 · Permit 13 165651 HVA

  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 · Other

  To maintain the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling on a lot created by Consent Application B0005/20TEY.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Aug 19, 2020)

  Filed Jan 14, 2020 · File A0086/20TEY

  Closed

• Minor variance · Other

  To maintain the exiting two-storey semi-detached dwelling with an integral garage accessed from the lane (Skey Lane) on a lot created by Consent Application B0005/20TEY.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Aug 19, 2020)

  Filed Jan 14, 2020 · File A0087/20TEY

  Closed

• Minor variance · Other

  To maintain the existing two-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage accessed from the lane (Skey Lane) on a lot created by Consent Application B0005/20TEY.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Aug 19, 2020)

  Filed Jan 14, 2020 · File A0089/20TEY

  Closed

• Consent · Sever lot

  To obtain consent to sever the property into four freehold residential lots which would constitute parcels of tied lands (POTL'S) associated with a common elements condominium, and to create a vehicular access easement/right-of-way.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Aug 19, 2020)

  Filed Jan 14, 2020 · 4 new lots · File B0005/20TEY

  Closed

• Minor variance · Other

  To maintain the site servicing and pedestrian access to the rear residential lots (Parts 2, 3, 4 and 8) on a lot created by Consent Application B0005/20TEY. This lot will form the common elements condominium to serve the residential development.

  Filed Jan 14, 2020 · File A0090/20TEY

  Application withdrawn

• Minor variance · Other

  To maintain the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling with an integral garage accessed from the lane (Skey Lane), and an interior parking space for the semi-detached dwelling on Part 1 (259 Dovercourt Road), on a lot created by Consent Application B0005/20TEY.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Aug 19, 2020)

  Filed Jan 14, 2020 · File A0088/20TEY

  Closed

What’s planned nearby

Development sites within 500 m

• 1113-1125 Dundas Street West

  10 storeys · 74 homes · Residential

  330 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 1, 2026

  Under review

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

• 16 Skey Lane · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey building (converting the artist/photo studio use into a residential houseplex) by constructing a third storey addition with a covered deck, and a partial fourth storey addition (staircase enclosure) with a green roof. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on the lot (two units occupying the first level, and one unit occupying the second and third levels).

  120 m away · filed Sep 15, 2026 · Postponed

• 1257 Dundas St W · Minor variance

  To convert the existing two-storey residential building into a mixed-use building containing two residential units (one unit within the basement level, and one unit occupying the second level), and one non-residential retail use occupying the ground level.

  80 m away · filed Aug 12, 2026 · Hearing scheduled

• 23 MacKenzie Cres · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition on the south side of the dwelling and a rear partial third storey addition with a rooftop patio.

  110 m away · filed Jul 6, 2026 · Approved

• 17 Skey Lane · Minor variance

  To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with second and third storey balconies (located on the south side), canopies along the west side (on the first, second, and third storeys), and one parking space abutting Skey Lane. This new dwelling will abut Skey Lane to the west and a laneway to the north.

  120 m away · filed Mar 31, 2026 · Withdrawn

• 47 Foxley St · Minor variance

  To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing a one-car garage on the first floor, and storage/studio space on the second floor), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. No habitable space will be contained within this ancillary building.

  220 m away · filed Nov 14, 2025 · Approved

• 1305 Dundas St W · Minor variance

  To alter the existing three-storey mixed-use building by increasing the total interior floor area (recreational use for a gym) on the ground level. The existing basement level is unoccupied (used for storage space), and the second and third levels contain residential dwelling units, which will be maintained and unaltered. There is a total of 23 residential dwelling units on this lot.

  160 m away · filed Sep 30, 2025 · Approved

• 34 Grove Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a covered front porch, a front walkout basement, a front third storey terrace, and a rear third storey balcony. Also, to construct a two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a two-car garage with car lift and storage area), in the rear yard, abutting Skey Lane.

  70 m away · filed Sep 3, 2025 · Refused

• 1330 Dundas St W · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building by converting the second storey residential dwelling unit into an additional eating establishment. There is currently one eating establishment on the ground level, which will be maintained and unaltered.

  240 m away · filed Aug 8, 2025 · Approved

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