Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
286 Danforth Ave
The City of Toronto has 4 building permits since 2017 (4 still open) 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.
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing bakery/restaurant on basement and ground floor. (basement and ground floor gfa = 161.26m2)
Applied Dec 24, 2009 · issued Jan 25, 2010 · Permit 09 199820 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing bakery/restaurant for a take-out restaurant on basement and ground floor. (basement and ground floor gfa = 161.26m2)
Applied Dec 24, 2009 · issued Jan 25, 2010 · Permit 09 199820 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing bakery/restaurant on basement and ground floor. (basement and ground floor gfa = 161.26m2)
Applied Dec 24, 2009 · issued Jan 25, 2010 · Permit 09 199820 PLB
- Application on hold
Addition or alteration · Addition(s)
Construct rear 2-storey addition to existing office & retail building.
Applied Oct 18, 2006 · Permit 06 184972 BLD
Committee of Adjustment
No applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment for this address since 2017. That's where an owner asks for a minor variance (a small exception to the zoning by-law) or a consent to divide a lot.
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
4 storeys · 19 homes · Residential
360 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 5, 2021
- Under review
9 storeys · 107 homes · Mixed use
400 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 13, 2022
- Under review
42 storeys · 857 homes · Residential
430 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2021
- Under review
6 storeys · 20 homes · Mixed use
440 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 5, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
70 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by replacing the existing rear two-storey addition with a new two-storey addition with a third storey rooftop patio and two ground floor decks. Also, to construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
160 m away · filed Apr 28, 2026 · Approved
50 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary structure (partially enclosed carport), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
200 m away · filed Apr 16, 2026 · Approved
40 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a new rear stone patio with side (north and south) brick walls and side (north and south) and rear (west) stairs. The existing rear ground floor wood deck with stairs will be demolished.
210 m away · filed Mar 20, 2026 · Approved
46 Playter Cres · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a side (west) basement walkout (including a new secondary suite), a front covered porch with stairs, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a rear third storey balcony. Also, to convert the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) into a garden shed. There will be a total of two dwelling units on the lot.
180 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · Approved
72 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition.
160 m away · filed Dec 10, 2025 · Approved
4 Hurndale Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition at the northwest corner of the dwelling, with a basement addition below (the existing basement walkout will be demolished).
180 m away · filed Dec 4, 2025 · Approved
36 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a complete third-storey addition (expanding the existing vacant attic space into a full third storey), a rear ground floor deck, and enclosing a portion of the existing front porch with a new basement extension below.
210 m away · filed Aug 18, 2025 · Approved
141 Hampton Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a deck (above the existing rear portion of the second storey).
240 m away · filed Oct 4, 2024 · 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.