40 Chester Ave

Building permits

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

• Small residential project · Interior alterations

  Proposal for interior alterations to install new window in 2nd floor bathroom in existing semi-detached single family dwelling.

  Applied Feb 7, 2020 · issued May 11, 2020 · completed Sep 8, 2020 · Permit 20 113650 BLD

  Closed

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Proposal for underpining front side of basement, and rebuild front deck, shifting entrance stairs.

  Applied Mar 21, 2016 · issued Mar 21, 2016 · completed Apr 25, 2017 · Permit 15 245913 PLB

  Closed

• Small residential project · Multiple projects

  Revision - Underpin entrire basement

  Applied Mar 21, 2016 · issued May 5, 2016 · completed Apr 25, 2017 · Permit 15 245913 BLD (revision 01)

  Closed

• Drains and site services

  Drain - Proposal for underpining front side of basement, and rebuild front deck, shifting entrance stairs.

  Applied Mar 21, 2016 · issued Mar 21, 2016 · completed Apr 24, 2017 · Permit 15 245913 DRN

  Closed

• Small residential project · Multiple projects

  Proposal for underpining front side of basement, and rebuild front deck, shifting entrance stairs.

  Applied Nov 2, 2015 · issued Nov 5, 2015 · completed Apr 25, 2017 · Permit 15 245913 BLD

  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 · Other

  To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a new rear stone patio with side (north and south) brick walls and side (north and south) and rear (west) stairs. The existing rear ground floor wood deck with stairs will be demolished.

  Decision: Approved (hearing May 6, 2026)

  Filed Mar 20, 2026 · File A0216/26TEY

  Closed

What’s planned nearby

Development sites within 500 m

• 882 Broadview Avenue

  6 storeys · 20 homes · Mixed use

  500 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 5, 2023

  Under review

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

• 82 Chester Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing third storey dormers (on the north and south sides), for habitable space within the attic.

  120 m away · filed Apr 14, 2026 · Approved

• 46 Playter Cres · Minor variance

  To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a side (west) basement walkout (including a new secondary suite), a front covered porch with stairs, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a rear third storey balcony. Also, to convert the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) into a garden shed. There will be a total of two dwelling units on the lot.

  150 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · Approved

• 36 Chester Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing three-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a complete third-storey addition (expanding the existing vacant attic space into a full third storey), a rear ground floor deck, and enclosing a portion of the existing front porch with a new basement extension below.

  0 m away · filed Aug 18, 2025 · Approved

• 113 Chester Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with front and rear covered porches with stairs, a side (south) bay window, and a rear third storey terrace. Also, to construct an in-ground swimming pool in the rear yard.

  220 m away · filed Apr 11, 2025 · Approved

• 68 Jackman Ave · Consent

  To obtain consent for a technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing an easement/right-of-way.

  210 m away · filed Mar 6, 2025 · Approved

• 40 Playter Blvd · Minor variance

  To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey ground floor addition and a rear third storey dormer addition.

  250 m away · filed Jan 29, 2025 · Approved

• 412 Danforth Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building (two commercial units and one residential dwelling unit) by constructing a rear two-storey addition (with an interior garage (including car lift for two parking spaces)). There will be one commercial unit (occupying both the basement and ground floor levels) and two residential dwellings units (both on the second level), on this lot.

  120 m away · filed Sep 26, 2024 · Approved

• 95 Arundel Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front third storey addition.

  240 m away · filed Mar 25, 2024 · Approved

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