Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
38 The Esplanade
London On The Esplanade
The City of Toronto has 12 building permits since 2017 (8 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.
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Other
Proposal for localized concrete repairs at the outdoor pool shell and whirlpool structure.Convenience address is 1 Scott St.
Applied Jul 8, 2026 · issued Aug 13, 2026 · Permit 26 198449 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations only (no change to ex. Restaurant occupant load)
Applied Apr 10, 2025 · issued May 17, 2025 · Permit 25 142750 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
Hvac - proposal for interior alterations only (no change to ex. Restaurant occupant load)
Applied Apr 10, 2025 · issued May 17, 2025 · Permit 25 142750 HVA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - PROPOSAL FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ONLY (NO CHANGE TO EX. RESTAURANT OCCUPANT LOAD)
Applied Apr 10, 2025 · issued May 17, 2025 · Permit 25 142750 PLB
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with a multi-storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display two wall signs and a projecting sign, all illuminated and displaying static copy at the 1st floor on the south elevation.****SHOELESS JOE'S****
Applied Dec 1, 2020 · issued Jan 26, 2021 · completed Mar 10, 2022 · Permit 20 224249 DST
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing vacant ground floor unit for new restaurant, greater than 30 seats (approx seating 140) - Tilted Kilt (pub and eatery).
Applied Jun 8, 2012 · issued Jul 19, 2012 · completed Feb 12, 2024 · Permit 12 189401 HVA
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
Proposal to install three first party, internally illuminated projecting signs on the south elevation of the existing restaurant on the premises.**The Keg**
Applied Jul 26, 2010 · completed Nov 17, 2017 · Permit 10 228324 DST
- Closed (dormant)
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing space on ground floor (south west corner) for sales centre. Convenience address - 1 Scott St.
Applied Jun 22, 2010 · issued Jul 19, 2010 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 10 192831 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to existing space on ground floor (south west corner) for sales centre. Convenience address - 1 Scott St.
Applied Jun 9, 2010 · issued Jun 23, 2010 · Permit 10 192831 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - To construct a new 32 storey and 15 storey residential towers with retail at grade and 6 levels of underground parkingFor plans see building permit file
Applied Oct 5, 2007 · issued Nov 14, 2007 · Permit 05 211632 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - To construct a new 32 storey and 15 storey residential towers with retail at grade and 6 levels of underground parkingFOR PLANS SEE BUILDING PERMIT FILE
Applied Oct 5, 2007 · issued Oct 16, 2007 · Permit 05 211632 HVA
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - To construct a new 32 storey and 15 storey residential towers with retail at grade and 6 levels of underground parking
Applied Apr 24, 2007 · issued Oct 16, 2007 · Permit 05 211632 DRN
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
39 storeys · 630 homes · Mixed use
40 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 29, 2021
- Under review
60 storeys · 256 homes · Mixed use
250 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 8, 2021
- Under review
68 storeys · 836 homes · Residential
270 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Oct 21, 2024
- Under review
66 storeys · 511 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 27, 2022
- Under appeal
40 storeys · 480 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Aug 9, 2023
- Approved
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
20 Wellington St E · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the land for the purpose of a lot addition and to create new easements/rights-of-ways (some stratified).
210 m away · filed Apr 16, 2025 · Approved
22 The Esplanade · Minor variance
To modify the redevelopment proposal approved under Site-specific By-law 26-2007(OMB) for a mixed use development with two residential condominium towers and retail uses at grade by obstructing the required continuous weather protection feature through the construction of an outdoor patio associated with the existing eating establishment along The Esplanade frontage.
40 m away · filed Dec 12, 2017 · 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.