Toronto address · Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore
44 Smithfield Dr
The City of Toronto has 8 building permits since 2017 and 1 Committee of Adjustment file 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
Heating and ventilation
Rev 02: Revise from furnace system to Ductless Mini-split SystemNov 21, 2024-Revision to permit 24-125054 Basement & walk-up stairs removed & revised to slab-on-grade condition. Ground floor bath enlarged and reconfigured, Loft area extended to east wall,foundations revised to grade beam w/ helical pilesHVAC - Proposal to construct a new garden suite in the rear yard of existing detached SFD
Applied Jun 18, 2025 · issued Jul 4, 2025 · completed Jul 8, 2025 · Permit 24 125054 HVA (revision 02)
- Cancelled
Alternative solution
The garden suite located on the property has a front entry door located 51 m from Smithfield Drive. This alternative solution proposes to provide a residential fire warning system, exterior strobe light, use of fire-rated exterior wall assemblies, and noncombustible exterior cladding as mitigating measures to improve resident evacuation time and firefighter response times for the house due to the extended distance from the street. Refer to CodeNext Inc. letter titled "Alternative Solution Submission for 44 Smithfield Drive, Toronto, Ontario - Garden Suite Fire Department Access", dated Februa…
Applied Feb 21, 2025 · completed Apr 16, 2025 · Permit 25 119881 ALT
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
Nov 21, 2024-Revision to permit 24-125054 Basement & walk-up stairs removed & revised to slab-on-grade condition. Ground floor bath enlarged and reconfigured, Loft area extended to east wall,foundations revised to grade beam w/ helical pilesHVAC - Proposal to construct a new garden suite in the rear yard of existing detached SFD
Applied Nov 21, 2024 · completed Jan 6, 2025 · Permit 24 125054 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Nov 21, 2024-Revision to permit 24-125054 Basement & walk-up stairs removed & revised to slab-on-grade condition. Ground floor bath enlarged and reconfigured, Loft area extended to east wall,foundations revised to grade beam w/ helical pilesProposal to construct a new garden suite in the rear yard of existing detached SFD
Applied Nov 21, 2024 · issued Jun 4, 2025 · completed Jul 14, 2025 · 1 home added · Permit 24 125054 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a new garden suite in the rear yard of existing detached SFD
Applied Sep 14, 2024 · issued Oct 11, 2024 · completed Jul 8, 2025 · Permit 24 125054 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new garden suite in the rear yard of existing detached SFD
Applied Mar 13, 2024 · issued Jul 15, 2024 · completed Jul 8, 2025 · Permit 24 125054 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Proposal to construct a new garden suite in the rear yard of existing detached SFD
Applied Mar 13, 2024 · issued Jul 15, 2024 · completed Jul 14, 2025 · 1 home added · Permit 24 125054 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to construct a new garden suite in the rear yard of existing detached SFD
Applied Mar 13, 2024 · issued Jul 15, 2024 · completed Jul 8, 2025 · Permit 24 125054 DRN
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 · New R building
To construct a new garden suite.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jan 18, 2024)
Filed Dec 7, 2023 · File A0484/23EYK
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under appeal
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
25 Smithfield Dr · Minor variance
To construct a second-storey addition above the existing dwelling, and a two-storey rear addition.
100 m away · filed Aug 13, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
11 Cannon Rd · Minor variance
To convert the existing attached garages into two additional dwelling units. A total of 10 dwelling units will be provided.
160 m away · filed Jul 29, 2026 · Approved
48 Waniska Ave · Minor variance
To permit interior alterations to the existing apartment building in order to accomodate 2 additional dwelling units. A total of 8 dwelling units will be provided.
100 m away · filed Sep 23, 2025 · Approved
50 Aldgate Ave · Minor variance
To construct a second storey addition above the existing dwelling and a new detached garage.
130 m away · filed Apr 23, 2025 · Approved
40 Stephen Dr · Minor variance
To construct a second storey addition above the existing dwelling, a new front porch and a rear yard deck.
90 m away · filed Mar 27, 2024 · Approved
69 Guthrie Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling with an attached garage, a new rear deck and in-ground swimming pool.
180 m away · filed Jul 27, 2023 · Approved
19 Smithfield Dr · Minor variance
To construct a rear second storey addition above the existing dwelling.
130 m away · filed Feb 17, 2023 · Approved
42 Guthrie Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new dwelling with an attached garage.
230 m away · filed Mar 10, 2022 · 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.