416 Dawes Rd

Building permits

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

• Alternative solution

  The building is required to be of noncombustible construction, will be fully sprinklered, and equipped with a fire alarm and detection system in conformance with the 2012 OBC. The proposed design will include combustible interior window frames at select locations on multiple facades in conformance with 2024 OBC.

  Applied Aug 25, 2025 · completed Sep 11, 2025 · Permit 25 215739 ALT

  Approved

• Partial permit · Partial permit - structural framing

  Part Permit - Proposal to construct a new 3 storey public library with a community hub. See also 22 137382 SA and 23 132573 ZAP.

  Applied Aug 14, 2025 · issued Aug 19, 2025 · completed Sep 12, 2025 · Permit 23 179358 STR

  Closed

• Heating and ventilation · Other

  Closed loop geothermal system - Dawes Road Library

  Applied Sep 17, 2024 · issued Sep 26, 2024 · Permit 24 214345 MSA

  Permit issued

• Fire and security upgrade

  FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal to construct a new 3 storey public library with a community hub. See also 22 137382 SA and 23 132573 ZAP.

  Applied Aug 5, 2024 · Permit 23 179358 FSU

  Examiner's notice sent

• Demolition

  To demolish the existing library

  Applied Jun 24, 2024 · issued Sep 6, 2024 · Permit 24 169106 DEM

  Permit issued

• Drains and site services

  Drain - Proposal to construct a new 3 storey public library with a community hub. See also 22 137382 SA and 23 132573 ZAP.

  Applied Jul 25, 2023 · issued Aug 19, 2025 · Permit 23 179358 DRN

  Inspections under way

• Drains and site services · Inside and outside drains

  Drain - Proposal to construct a new 3 storey public library with a community hub. See also 22 137382 SA and 23 132573 ZAP.

  Applied Jul 25, 2023 · issued Sep 6, 2024 · Permit 23 179358 STS

  Inspections under way

• Heating and ventilation

  HVAC - Proposal to construct a new 3 storey public library with a community hub. See also 22 137382 SA and 23 132573 ZAP.

  Applied Jul 25, 2023 · issued Aug 19, 2025 · Permit 23 179358 HVA

  Permit issued

• New building

  Proposal to construct a new 3 storey public library with a community hub. See also 22 137382 SA and 23 132573 ZAP. See 25-215739 for Alternative Solution for combustible interior window frames conforming to 2024 OBC

  Applied Jul 25, 2023 · issued Sep 12, 2025 · Permit 23 179358 BLD

  Inspections under way

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new 3 storey public library with a community hub. See also 22 137382 SA and 23 132573 ZAP.

  Applied Jul 25, 2023 · issued Aug 19, 2025 · Permit 23 179358 PLB

  Inspections under way

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 construct a new three-storey building (Toronto Public Library) and community hub.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Nov 27, 2024)

  Filed Sep 26, 2024 · File A0861/24TEY

  Closed

• Minor variance · NR addition

  To construct a new three-storey detached building (Public Library and Community Hub). There will be one parking space provided on-site. The two existing buildings will be demolished.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Jun 28, 2023)

  Filed Apr 11, 2023 · File A0373/23TEY

  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

• 67 Meighen Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a new rear one-storey detached ancillary building with a patio, abutting Brenton Street. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main building, and one garden suite within the ancillary building). The following rear yard buildings/structures will be demolished: ground floor deck, concrete pad, shed, and carport.

  170 m away · filed Apr 28, 2026 · Approved

• 81 Meighen Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a new rear one-storey detached ancillary building (containing one garden suite), with a ground floor deck and stairs on the west side. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main building, and one unit within the ancillary building).

  190 m away · filed Mar 26, 2026 · Approved

• 80 Meighen Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a one-car garage on the ground level, and one garden suite on the second level), in the rear yard of the existing one-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling. The second storey of this ancillary building will be cantilevered on the east side. The existing rear detached garage and rear storage shed will be demolished. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling, and one unit within the ancillary building).

  150 m away · filed Oct 3, 2025 · Approved

• 7 Brenton St · Minor variance

  To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front integral garage, a front porch with stairs, a rear basement walkout, a rear second floor deck with stairs, and an oversized driveway.

  100 m away · filed Aug 5, 2025 · Approved

• 35 Gower St · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by reconstructing the basement and ground floor. Also, to construct a rear second storey addition, a front porch extension, a front integral garage, a front second storey balcony, a rear ground floor deck, a rear second storey balcony, and a rear basement walkout.

  220 m away · filed Mar 24, 2023 · Approved

• 349 Dawes Rd · Minor variance

  To alter the existing one-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a second storey addition, a rear one-storey addition, a new side staircase and landing, and a new covered front porch.

  150 m away · filed Jan 18, 2023 · Approved

• 80 Halsey Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by converting the garage space into a secondary suite (located in the basement and on the ground floor). Also, the existing driveway will be used for one parking space.

  210 m away · filed Apr 29, 2022 · Approved

• 39 Cedarcrest Blvd · Minor variance

  To alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a second storey with a front second storey balcony and a rear two-storey addition, and to create a second dwelling unit on the second storey.

  230 m away · filed Jan 8, 2019 · Approved

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