Toronto address · Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's
47 Birch Ave
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 (2 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.
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for front side and rear additions with interior alterations to an existing three storey single family dwelling.
Applied Feb 18, 2021 · issued Sep 29, 2021 · Permit 21 117464 BLD
- Revocation pending
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for front side and rear additions with interior alterations to an existing three storey semi detached single family dwelling.
Applied Feb 18, 2021 · issued Sep 29, 2021 · Permit 21 117464 DRN
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for front side and rear additions with interior alterations to an existing three storey semi detached single family dwelling.
Applied Feb 18, 2021 · issued Sep 29, 2021 · Permit 21 117464 PLB
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 alter the existing three-storey townhouse by constructing a three-storey side addition, a second and third storey front addition and a third storey rear addition.
Decision: Approved (hearing Sep 1, 2021)
Filed Apr 14, 2021 · File A0489/21TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
14 storeys · 67 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 18, 2021
- Under review
22 storeys · 185 homes · Mixed use
160 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2022
- Under review
10 storeys · 64 homes · Mixed use
230 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 1, 2021
- Under review
1087-1091 Yonge Street and 9 Price Street
35 storeys · 235 homes · Mixed use
280 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed May 28, 2025
- Under review
1087-1091 Yonge Street and 9 Price Street
19 storeys · 143 homes · Mixed use
280 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 29, 2022
- Under review
9 Woodlawn Avenue East and 1233 Yonge Street
49 storeys · 724 homes · Mixed use
360 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 29, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
89 Marlborough Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition (cantilevered on the southeast side of the dwelling) with a rear covered balcony.
210 m away · filed Mar 31, 2026 · Approved
5 Scrivener Sq · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 267-2021 (LPAT), for the 23-storey mixed-use building (currently under construction) by constructing a one-storey addition (enclosed solarium / patio) for the use of the eating establishment (restaurant), by increasing the total gross floor area, the horizontal patio projection, and building heights (the enclosed solarium/patio will have a height of 4.6 m). Also to reduce the north building setback from 5.9 m to 4.35 m, the south building separation distance from 5.5 m to 2.58 m, and to alter the location of the…
240 m away · filed Feb 9, 2026 · Approved
38 Walker Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition, a partial third storey addition with a rear deck, a rear ground level deck with stairs, and a new front porch with stairs. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (storage area) will be maintained and unaltered.
210 m away · filed Jan 2, 2026 · Approved
1140 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1201-2022(OLT), for the 10-storey mixed-use building to increase the number of storeys to 13-storeys, the building height from 44.95 m to 59.14 m (including the mechanical penthouse), and gross floor area, as well as modifications to the building setbacks.This is currently under the review of Site Plan Control (File No. 21 250334 STE 11 SA). There will be a total of 99 residential dwelling units on this lot, with an eating establishment (restaurant) and an outdoor patio on the ground floor.
250 m away · filed Dec 24, 2025 · Approved
107 Walker Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the rear ground level deck platforms (three deck platforms located each at the ground floor level, a mid-deck level and at average grade) with stairs and the ancillary building (detached shed) in the rear yard, abutting the lane, that were constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to reconstruct the front porch and stairs of the existing two-and-one-half-storey dwelling, as well as to relocate the air conditioning unit from the rear yard to the front yard.
240 m away · filed Sep 23, 2025 · Approved
1155 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 286-83) for the six-storey office building, by reducing the number of parking spaces required off-site. The existing on-site underground parking spaces on Parking Levels P1 and P2 will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of 47 parking spaces provided on-site, therefore, there is no longer a need to lease parking spaces from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) site in Area "D".
240 m away · filed Jul 11, 2025 · Approved
1133 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 286-83) for the six-storey commercial building, by reducing the number of parking spaces required off-site. The existing on-site underground parking spaces on Parking Levels P1 and P2 will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of 40 parking spaces provided on-site, therefore, there is no longer a need to lease parking spaces from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) site in Area "D".
220 m away · filed Jul 11, 2025 · Approved
62 Alcorn Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear second floor deck with stairs. The existing rear second floor deck with stairs will be demolished.
130 m away · filed May 16, 2024 · 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.