Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
46 MacDonell Ave
The City of Toronto has 10 building permits since 2017 (10 still open) 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.
- Open
Development charges deferral
Deferred Fees from folder 26 181075 (RSN-5854512) ZoningProcess RSN 80534954
Applied Sep 3, 2026 · Permit 26 181075 BLD
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to demolish existing building and construct a new three storey 6 unit dwelling.
Applied Jul 6, 2026 · issued Aug 24, 2026 · Permit 26 181241 HVA
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Convert existing garage into 2 storey garden suite.
Applied Jul 6, 2026 · issued Sep 3, 2026 · Permit 26 181075 PLB
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Convert existing garage into 2 storey garden suite.
Applied Jul 6, 2026 · issued Sep 3, 2026 · Permit 26 181075 HVA
- Permit issued
Drains and site services
Drain - Convert existing garage into 2 storey garden suite.
Applied Jul 6, 2026 · issued Sep 3, 2026 · Permit 26 181075 DRN
- Permit issued
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to demolish existing building and construct a new three storey 6 unit dwelling.
Applied Jun 19, 2026 · issued Aug 13, 2026 · Permit 26 181241 DRN
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to demolish existing building and construct a new three storey 6 unit dwelling.
Applied Jun 19, 2026 · issued Aug 13, 2026 · Permit 26 181241 PLB
- Permit issued
Demolition
Proposal to demolish existing building and construct a new three storey 6 unit dwelling.
Applied Jun 11, 2026 · issued Aug 13, 2026 · 1 home removed · Permit 26 182520 DEM
- Permit issued
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Convert existing garage into 2 storey garden suite.
Applied Jun 9, 2026 · issued Sep 3, 2026 · 1 home added · Permit 26 181075 BLD
- Permit issued
New house · New building
Proposal to demolish existing building and construct a new three storey 6 unit dwelling.
Applied Jun 9, 2026 · issued Aug 13, 2026 · 6 homes added · Permit 26 181241 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 · New R building
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with front and rear basement walkouts, front and rear porches with stairs, and front and rear balconies on the second and third storeys. The second storey will be cantilevered on the north side of the building. Also, to construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one garden suite), in the rear yard. There will be a total of seven residential dwelling units on this lot (six units within the main building, and one unit within the ancillary building).
Decision: Approved (hearing Mar 11, 2026)
Filed Jan 8, 2026 · File A0021/26TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
6 storeys · 29 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Mar 24, 2021
- Under review
12 storeys · 249 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 17, 2023
- Approved
7 storeys · 47 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 24, 2021
- Approved
89-91 Beaty Avenue and 1497-1501 Queen Street West
7 storeys · 141 homes · Mixed use
310 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 17, 2026
- Under review
1303-1337 Queen Street West and 220 Cowan Avenue
16 storeys · 175 homes · Mixed use
420 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 11, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
93 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear ground floor deck with stairs, as well as a one-storey side (south) addition above the existing basement walkout, which were constructed beyond/without an authorized building permit.
180 m away · filed Jul 28, 2026 · Approved
5 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites), abutting the laneway, in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached residential apartment building. There will be two south side ground floor main entrances with stairs, and a second storey terrace. Also, there will be a total of nine residential dwelling units on this lot (seven units within the main building, and two units within the ancillary building).
240 m away · filed May 1, 2026 · Refused
85 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear one-storey semi-detached ancillary building (greenhouse and storage shed), abutting the side (north) lot line and adjacent to the existing carport.
150 m away · filed Mar 31, 2026 · Approved
70 Lansdowne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and one-half-storey townhouse dwelling with four existing dwelling units by converting the basement (currently unfinished) into one new dwelling unit through interior alterations. There will be no exterior alterations. There will be a total of five dwelling units on this lot.
180 m away · filed Dec 1, 2025 · Approved
29 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition with deck, and a rear second storey balcony extension. Also, to maintain the existing side (south) covered porch with stairs, a side (south) second storey balcony, and a rear third storey balcony. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the basement level, one unit occupying the ground level, and one unit occupying the second and third levels).
70 m away · filed Nov 26, 2025 · Approved
5 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites with a basement walkout), in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached apartment building, abutting the side laneway. There will be a total of nine residential dwelling units on this lot (seven units within the main building and two units within the ancillary building).
240 m away · filed May 13, 2025 · Approved
8 Laxton Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear yard two-storey ancillary building (detached garage) by converting the existing garage into habitable space (for one garden suite). There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on the lot (four units in the detached main dwelling, as approved by Building Permit # 24 128537 BLD 00 SR, and one unit in the garden suite).
240 m away · filed Aug 29, 2024 · Approved
1427 Queen St W · Minor variance
To permit a rear outdoor patio, which will be operated in conjunction with the proposed rear outdoor patio of the existing eating establishment located at 1407 Queen Street West (Loga¿s Corner).
210 m away · filed Jul 31, 2024 · Application withdrawn
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.