Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
36 Macpherson Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 and 2 Committee of Adjustment files 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.
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REVISION 3 - interior layout/window changes as per the drawingsProposal to construct interior alterations to the basement, ground, second and third floors of the existing semi-detached single family dwelling.
Applied Jan 29, 2021 · issued Jun 29, 2021 · completed Sep 17, 2021 · Permit 20 177027 BLD (revision 03)
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Rev 02. To construct parking space in part of the basementREV 01: Proposal to construct a covered deck in the rear yard.Proposal to construct interior alterations to the basement, ground, second and third floors of the existing semi-detached single family dwelling.
Applied Dec 8, 2020 · completed Dec 21, 2020 · Permit 20 177027 BLD (revision 02)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct interior alterations to the basement, ground, second and third floors of the existing semi-detached single family dwelling.
Applied Oct 28, 2020 · issued Nov 3, 2020 · completed Sep 17, 2021 · Permit 20 177027 HVA
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REV 01: Proposal to construct a covered deck in the rear yard.Proposal to construct interior alterations to the basement, ground, second and third floors of the existing semi-detached single family dwelling.
Applied Oct 8, 2020 · issued Nov 10, 2020 · completed Sep 17, 2021 · Permit 20 177027 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to the basement, ground, second and third floors with a rear one storey addition with a deck.
Applied Aug 6, 2020 · issued Sep 14, 2020 · completed Jun 23, 2021 · Permit 20 177027 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct interior alterations to the basement, ground, second and third floors of the existing semi-detached single family dwelling.
Applied Aug 6, 2020 · issued Sep 14, 2020 · completed Sep 17, 2021 · Permit 20 177027 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.
- Closed
Minor variance · R addition
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front yard parking pad and to partially reconstruct the front porch.
Decision: Refused (hearing Jul 26, 2023)
Filed May 24, 2023 · File A0490/23TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · R addition
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front integral garage and driveway as well as reconstruct the front porch.
Decision: Refused (hearing Mar 23, 2022)
Filed Dec 1, 2021 · File A1465/21TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
10 storeys · 64 homes · Mixed use
90 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 1, 2021
- Under review
1087-1091 Yonge Street and 9 Price Street
35 storeys · 235 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed May 28, 2025
- Under review
1087-1091 Yonge Street and 9 Price Street
19 storeys · 143 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 29, 2022
- Approved
12 storeys · 24 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Nov 14, 2024
- Under review
14 storeys · 67 homes · Mixed use
290 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 18, 2021
- Approved
2 storeys · Not stated in the file
300 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 19, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
79 Roxborough St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear addition at the lower basement level, to connect and to provide access from the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (one-car garage) to the main dwelling.
230 m away · filed Aug 5, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
6 Gibson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a balcony.
220 m away · filed Jul 27, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
89 Marlborough Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition (cantilevered on the southeast side of the dwelling) with a rear covered balcony.
160 m away · filed Mar 31, 2026 · Approved
5 Scrivener Sq · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 267-2021 (LPAT), for the 23-storey mixed-use building (currently under construction) by constructing a one-storey addition (enclosed solarium / patio) for the use of the eating establishment (restaurant), by increasing the total gross floor area, the horizontal patio projection, and building heights (the enclosed solarium/patio will have a height of 4.6 m). Also to reduce the north building setback from 5.9 m to 4.35 m, the south building separation distance from 5.5 m to 2.58 m, and to alter the location of the…
210 m away · filed Feb 9, 2026 · Approved
1140 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1201-2022(OLT), for the 10-storey mixed-use building to increase the number of storeys to 13-storeys, the building height from 44.95 m to 59.14 m (including the mechanical penthouse), and gross floor area, as well as modifications to the building setbacks.This is currently under the review of Site Plan Control (File No. 21 250334 STE 11 SA). There will be a total of 99 residential dwelling units on this lot, with an eating establishment (restaurant) and an outdoor patio on the ground floor.
100 m away · filed Dec 24, 2025 · Approved
37 Roxborough St W · Minor variance
To legalize and maintain the existing rear basement walkout entrance, the rear ground floor deck with stairs, and the rear third storey roof deck, which were all constructed beyond the limits of an authorized building permit. There are a total of two residential dwelling units within the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling on this lot.
150 m away · filed Oct 23, 2025 · Approved
1080 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 761-2023), for a new 12-storey mixed-use building, by increasing the maximum permitted building height (from 44.9 m to 46.27 m), equipment/structure projection beyond the maximum building height, and to reduce the minimum building setbacks. There will be a total of 24 residential dwelling units on this lot.
200 m away · filed Sep 9, 2025 · Approved
92 Roxborough St W · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front third storey balcony, a side (east) covered porch, and a rear in-ground swimming pool. Also, to construct a rear two-storey ancillary building (containing one laneway suite), which will comply with the regulations of the zoning by-law(s). There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot instead of four residential units. One dwelling unit will occupy the main dwelling, and one unit will occupy the ancillary building.
240 m away · filed Aug 27, 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.