Toronto address · Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence
440 Melrose Ave
The City of Toronto has 7 building permits since 2017 (5 still open) 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.
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Accessory Building(s)
Proposed new pool cabana
Applied Jun 12, 2026 · issued Jun 12, 2026 · Permit 26 183091 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey SFD and construct new 2 Storey SFD
Applied May 21, 2025 · issued Jun 19, 2025 · Permit 25 162625 HVA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey SFD and construct new 2 Storey SFD
Applied May 21, 2025 · issued Jun 19, 2025 · Permit 25 162625 PLB
- Inspections under way
New house · New building
Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey SFD and construct new 2 Storey SFD
Applied May 21, 2025 · issued Jun 19, 2025 · 1 home added · Permit 25 162625 BLD
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey SFD and construct new 2 Storey SFD
Applied May 21, 2025 · issued Jun 19, 2025 · Permit 25 162625 DRN
- Closed
Demolition
Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey SFD and construct new 2 Storey SFD
Applied May 21, 2025 · issued Jun 25, 2025 · completed Apr 21, 2026 · 1 home removed · Permit 25 162646 DEM
- Closed
Small residential project · Garage
Detached garage
Applied Mar 31, 2005 · issued Mar 31, 2005 · completed Apr 21, 2026 · Permit 05 118893 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 construct an ancillary structure (cabana) in the rear yard.
Decision: Approved (hearing May 7, 2026)
Filed Mar 4, 2026 · File A0099/26NY
- Closed
Minor variance · New R building
To construct a new two-storey detached dwelling.
Decision: Approved (hearing Apr 3, 2025)
Filed Feb 12, 2025 · File A0070/25NY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
1912-1914 Avenue Road and 238 Brooke Avenue
Residential
490 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Nov 7, 2025
- Under review
1648-1670 Avenue Road and 405-407 Brookdale Avenue
9 storeys · 58 homes · Mixed use
490 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 27, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
401 Melrose Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing detached dwelling by constructing a third storey addition, in conjunction with a front addition, a new front porch and a rear deck.
170 m away · filed Jun 4, 2026 · Approved
387 Melrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling and a garden suite.
200 m away · filed Sep 18, 2025 · Approved
481 Old Orchard Grv · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling with an integral garage.
170 m away · filed Jun 18, 2025 · Approved
403 Melrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a second storey addition to the existing dwelling in conjunction with other interior and exterior alterations.
160 m away · filed Apr 7, 2025 · Approved
436 Fairlawn Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling.
240 m away · filed Mar 19, 2025 · Refused
496 Melrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new dwelling with a rear deck and balcony.
240 m away · filed Nov 27, 2024 · Approved
515 Old Orchard Grv · Minor variance
To permit an increase in building height on a previously approved new dwelling application. Cross-reference Minor Variance Application A0291/24NY.
200 m away · filed Oct 29, 2024 · Refused
501 St Germain Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling
170 m away · filed Oct 29, 2024 · Approved on condition
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.