Toronto address · Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence
286 Melrose Ave
The City of Toronto has 1 building permit since 2017 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 · Deck
Install new rear deck to existing single family dwelling.
Applied Sep 14, 2015 · completed Jul 4, 2019 · Permit 15 222004 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.
- Notice prepared
Minor variance · NR addition
To construct a new rear deck to the existing dwelling.
Decision: approved (hearing Feb 18, 2016)
Filed Dec 23, 2015 · File A1125/15NY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
1912-1914 Avenue Road and 238 Brooke Avenue
Residential
430 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Nov 7, 2025
- Under review
1648-1670 Avenue Road and 405-407 Brookdale Avenue
9 storeys · 58 homes · Mixed use
480 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 27, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
320 Melrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new dwelling in conjunction with the construction of a garden suite in the rear yard of the subject property.
90 m away · filed Aug 14, 2026 · Approved
1763 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
Proposal to remove the 2 existing parking spaces. Previous related applications A0206/24NY and A0517/25NY. Please note, the application was deferred on July 23, 2026, to allow the Applicant to clarify purpose, intent, and provide supporting documentation.
220 m away · filed Jun 12, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
251 Elm Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new dwelling. Please note, a previous application (File # A0048/26NY) with respect to the subject property, was before the Committee of Adjustment on Thursday, March 26, 2026 which was refused.
230 m away · filed Apr 22, 2026 · Refused
251 Elm Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling.
230 m away · filed Feb 2, 2026 · Refused
1763 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To construct a third storey addition to the existing building in conjunction with a three-storey addition to the rear.
220 m away · filed Nov 25, 2025 · Approved
310 St Germain Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached dwelling, with rear deck and basement walkout. Please note, this application was previously deferred by the Committee of Adjustment on January 8, 2026.
200 m away · filed Nov 13, 2025 · Approved
344 St Germain Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling.
130 m away · filed Jun 11, 2025 · Approved
305 Deloraine Ave · Minor variance
To construct a second storey addition to the existing dwelling.
80 m away · filed Mar 4, 2025 · 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.