34 Balsam Ave

Building permits

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

• Small residential project · Multiple projects

  Revision 1: including: expanded scope of basement underpinning to include unexcavated areas, revised basement layout, new ground floor framing to replace existing, Relocated skylights at main floor and second floor, raised ceiling to create coffered ceiling in primary bedroom.Proposal for multiple projects (second storey rear addition, rear yard deck, interior alterations and basement underpinning).

  Applied Jul 2, 2026 · issued Jul 29, 2026 · Permit 26 125220 BLD (revision 01)

  Revision issued

• Heating and ventilation

  Revision to - expansion of existing system to serve additional basement area that has been expanded to include previously unexcavated areas. Revised ductwork layout in basement to inlcude this additional space and revised layout.HVAC - Proposal for multiple projects (second storey rear addition, rear yard deck, interior alterations and basement underpinning).

  Applied Jun 30, 2026 · issued Jul 31, 2026 · Permit 26 125220 HVA (revision 01)

  Revision issued

• Heating and ventilation

  HVAC - Proposal for multiple projects (second storey rear addition, rear yard deck, interior alterations and basement underpinning).

  Applied Apr 23, 2026 · issued May 11, 2026 · Permit 26 125220 HVA

  Permit issued

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Proposal for multiple projects (second storey rear addition, rear yard deck, interior alterations and basement underpinning).

  Applied Mar 5, 2026 · issued Apr 21, 2026 · Permit 26 125220 PLB

  Permit issued

• Small residential project · Multiple projects

  Proposal for multiple projects (second storey rear addition, rear yard deck, interior alterations and basement underpinning).

  Applied Mar 5, 2026 · issued Apr 21, 2026 · Permit 26 125220 BLD

  Inspections under way

• Drains and site services

  Drain - Proposal for multiple projects (second storey rear addition, rear yard deck, interior alterations and basement underpinning).

  Applied Mar 5, 2026 · issued Apr 21, 2026 · completed Aug 21, 2026 · Permit 26 125220 DRN

  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 · R addition

  To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition (above a portion of the existing rear ground floor) with a new roof (for the remaining portion of the existing rear ground floor), and a new rear ground floor deck with stairs. The existing rear ground floor deck will be demolished.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Oct 15, 2025)

  Filed Aug 25, 2025 · File A0645/25TEY

  Closed

• Minor variance · New R building

  To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with integral garage.

  Decision: Refused (hearing Aug 14, 2019)

  Filed Dec 21, 2018 · File A0002/19TEY

  Closed

What’s planned nearby

Development sites within 500 m

No rezoning, site plan, subdivision or condominium file open within 500 m, and no pre-construction project on the site.

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

• 25 Selwood Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage), in the rear yard.

  150 m away · filed Sep 1, 2026 · Postponed

• 26 Hazel Ave · Consent

  To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way.

  180 m away · filed Feb 19, 2026 · Approved

• 52 Balsam Ave · Minor variance

  To maintain the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling (duplex). There is a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot.

  140 m away · filed Feb 3, 2026 · Postponed

• 52 Balsam Ave · Consent

  To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots.

  140 m away · filed Feb 3, 2026 · Postponed

• 52 Balsam Ave · Minor variance

  To maintain the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling (duplex). There is a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot.

  140 m away · filed Feb 3, 2026 · Postponed

• 29 Maclean Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a partial front third storey addition (for habitable space).

  110 m away · filed Jul 30, 2025 · Approved

• 32 Fernwood Park Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a partial third storey addition, a rear first level deck, and rear and side (south) basement walkouts. The front porch will be reconstructed with a canopy and stairs. One parking space will be located in the rear yard, which will be accessed from a shared mutual right-of-way between 30 and 32 Fernwood Park Avenue. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units (duplex) on this lot (one unit within the basement level, and one unit to occupy the first, second, and third levels).

  90 m away · filed Jul 28, 2025 · Approved

• 34 Fernwood Park Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing an integral garage, a partial third storey addition, a rear basement walkout, and a rear first level deck. The front porch will be reconstructed with a canopy and stairs. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units (duplex) on this lot (one unit within the basement level, and one unit to occupy the first, second, and third levels).

  80 m away · filed Jul 28, 2025 · Approved

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