Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
301 Front St W
CN Tower
The City of Toronto has 25 building permits since 2017 (6 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
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for CN Tower Outdoor Observation Level 2 Renovation.
Applied Mar 24, 2022 · issued Apr 6, 2022 · Permit 21 204416 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for CN Tower Outdoor Observation Level 2 Renovation.
Applied Aug 26, 2021 · issued Oct 20, 2021 · Permit 21 204416 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for CN Tower Outdoor Observation Level 2 Renovation.
Applied Aug 26, 2021 · issued Oct 20, 2021 · Permit 21 204416 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior renovation to a retail Gif shop at the base of the CN Tower finishes, ceilings and fixtures to be upgraded.
Applied Mar 19, 2019 · issued Mar 29, 2019 · completed Jul 15, 2021 · Permit 19 127512 BLD
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display two non-illuminated ground (totem pole) signs.****CN TOWER****
Applied Mar 1, 2019 · completed Mar 18, 2019 · Permit 19 120599 DST
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal to change glass strength from originally approved permit #16-240799 "CN Tower - 3rd floor"
Applied Sep 7, 2017 · issued Sep 11, 2017 · completed Aug 16, 2018 · Permit 17 229159 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to the 3rd floor observation level/deck of the CN Tower.
Applied Aug 4, 2017 · issued Sep 15, 2017 · completed Aug 1, 2018 · Permit 17 210207 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the 3rd floor observation level/deck of the CN Tower.
Applied Aug 2, 2017 · issued Sep 15, 2017 · completed Aug 1, 2018 · Permit 17 210207 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to the 3rd floor observation level/deck of the CN Tower.
Applied Aug 2, 2017 · issued Sep 7, 2017 · completed Aug 16, 2018 · Permit 17 210207 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal to replace existing windows on the 3rd floor observation level of the CN Tower, and adding new floor to ceiling height windows.Phase-2
Applied Jul 25, 2017 · issued Aug 31, 2017 · completed Jul 3, 2018 · Permit 17 204688 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Upgrade windows on Lookout Observation level to floor to ceiling - CN TOWER
Applied Oct 21, 2016 · issued Dec 2, 2016 · completed Jun 9, 2017 · Permit 16 240799 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Upgrade windows on Lookout Observation level to floor to ceiling - CN TOWER 3RD FLOOR
Applied Oct 21, 2016 · issued Nov 7, 2016 · completed Aug 16, 2017 · Permit 16 240799 BLD
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- Closed
Addition or alteration · Addition(s)
Proposal to construct a 1 storey Security Screening Area building prior to entrance to the CN Tower.(See PB Folder #15-241401 for Development Levy charges)
Applied Oct 9, 2015 · issued Oct 29, 2015 · completed Mar 24, 2026 · Permit 15 235757 BLD
- Closed
Temporary structure · Certified tents
Proposal to install 1 certified temporary tent, 1 _ 30 ft x 30 ft Archtop Frame Tent (Cert # 14 251040) May 18th to November 2nd, 2015. Use of tent area: Security Screening Area prior to entrance to the CN Tower.
Applied May 14, 2015 · issued May 19, 2015 · completed Mar 19, 2018 · Permit 15 157425 TPS
- Permit issued
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
permit to install one backflow device in basement of CN TOWER
Applied Sep 18, 2012 · issued Oct 15, 2012 · Permit 12 248503 PSA
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed landscaping improvements along Front Street West, Rogers Centre and the CN Tower. Proposal also includes a new 3 storey building which is for the purpose of scenic elevator.
Applied Jul 17, 2012 · issued Aug 22, 2012 · Permit 12 141872 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed landscaping improvements along Front Street West, Rogers Centre and the CN Tower. Proposal also includes a new 3 storey building which is for the purpose of scenic elevator.
Applied Jul 17, 2012 · issued Aug 22, 2012 · completed Oct 24, 2025 · Permit 12 141872 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
Revision: Proposed alterations to building permit.Proposed landscaping improvements along Front Street West, Rogers Centre and the CN Tower. Proposal also includes a new 3 storey building which is for the purpose of scenic elevator.
Applied Jul 16, 2012 · issued Aug 23, 2012 · completed Dec 15, 2025 · Permit 12 141872 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
Proposed landscaping improvements along Front Street West, Rogers Centre and the CN Tower. Proposal also includes a new 3 storey building which is for the purpose of scenic elevator.
Applied Mar 23, 2012 · issued Jun 14, 2012 · completed Dec 15, 2025 · Permit 12 141872 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations to electrical room (SkyPod Level 1) to alter steel platform for condenser units. CN Tower.
Applied Dec 16, 2011 · issued Dec 30, 2011 · completed Jan 15, 2026 · Permit 11 327235 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Make interior alterations to kitchen area & stair of restaurant at observation deck level of CN tower to accomodate mechanical changes.
Applied Dec 10, 2007 · issued Jan 11, 2008 · Permit 07 285519 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
Revision to provide new Switchboard. CN Tower- Replace 3 existing 450 KW emergency Generators with 3 new 600 kw Generators. New Concrete Pad. Work area in base building.Proposed revision is exisitng electrical panel is replaced/up graded
Applied Jun 15, 2007 · issued Jun 22, 2007 · completed Dec 10, 2025 · Permit 06 186630 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed (dormant)
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - CN Tower- Replace 3 existing 450 KW emergency Generators with 3 new 600 kw Generators. New Concrete Pad. Work area in base building.2 Hours fee charged. Examiner to verify. Applicant to submit new Strut. Gen review
Applied Nov 15, 2006 · issued Dec 19, 2006 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 06 186630 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
CN Tower- Replace 3 existing 450 KW emergency Generators with 3 new 600 kw Generators. New Concrete Pad. Work area in base building.2 Hours fee charged. Examiner to verify. Applicant to submit new Strut. Gen review
Applied Oct 25, 2006 · issued Dec 19, 2006 · completed Dec 10, 2025 · Permit 06 186630 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Make interior alterations to basement to replace generators in CN tower. - Interior Alterations
Applied Nov 25, 2004 · issued Jan 27, 2005 · completed Sep 14, 2026 · Permit 04 195227 HVA
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
- Under review
50 storeys · 905 homes · Residential
260 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 12, 2025
- Under review
70 storeys · 929 homes · Mixed use
360 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Oct 10, 2024
- Under review
69 storeys · Mixed use
360 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 27, 2022
- Under review
53-55 Simcoe Street and 145 Wellington Street West
65 storeys · 861 homes · Residential
390 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Oct 21, 2024
- Under review
645 homes · Residential
420 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Sep 27, 2021
- Under review
35 homes · Not stated in the file
440 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Aug 23, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
255 Front St W · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into two non-residential stratified properties and to create new easements/rights-of-way.
170 m away · filed Jul 12, 2024 · Application withdrawn
255 Bremner Blvd · Minor variance
To permit the increase of gaming machines within the existing entertainment complex building (The Rec Room).
170 m away · filed Sep 18, 2023 · Approved
292 Bremner Blvd · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey building for a "Flying Theatre", (known as Flyover Canada, a theatre simulator attraction) and ancillary retail uses.
60 m away · filed Apr 12, 2021 · 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.
210 m away · filed Apr 8, 2021 · Approved
325 Front St W · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of a lot addition with a lower elevation starting at 87.5 m above mean sea level (air parcel).
230 m away · filed Oct 20, 2020 · Approved
325 Front St W · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of lot additions with a lower elevation starting at 88.3 m above mean sea level (air parcel).
230 m away · filed Oct 20, 2020 · Approved
325 Front St W · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of lot additions with a lower elevation starting at 88.7 m above mean sea level.
230 m away · filed Oct 20, 2020 · Approved
325 Front St W · Consent
230 m away · filed Jun 2, 2020 · Withdrawn
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.