Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
47 Elgin Ave
The City of Toronto has 5 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
Small residential project · Garage
Demolish exist shed & construct a new detached garage
Applied Nov 24, 2022 · issued Dec 2, 2022 · completed Jun 12, 2025 · Permit 22 232812 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for undeprinning and interior alterations to an existing semi detached single family dwelling.
Applied Oct 13, 2021 · issued Oct 19, 2021 · completed Jun 12, 2025 · Permit 21 124426 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for undeprinning and interior alterations to an existing semi detached single family dwelling.
Applied Mar 9, 2021 · issued Apr 13, 2021 · completed Jun 12, 2025 · Permit 21 124426 PLB
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for undeprinning and interior alterations to an existing semi detached single family dwelling.
Applied Mar 9, 2021 · issued Apr 13, 2021 · completed Jun 12, 2025 · Permit 21 124426 DRN
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for undeprinning and interior alterations to an existing semi detached single family dwelling.
Applied Mar 8, 2021 · issued Apr 13, 2021 · completed Jul 2, 2025 · Permit 21 124426 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 a one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the west side yard of the property.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 27, 2022)
Filed Apr 13, 2022 · File A0445/22TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
33-49 Avenue Road and 136-150 Yorkville Avenue
31 storeys · Mixed use
240 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 28, 2021
- Approved
9 storeys · 55 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Oct 20, 2022
- Under appeal
28 storeys · 398 homes · Mixed use
310 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed May 17, 2021
- Under review
188-200 Cumberland Street, 135-155 Yorkville Avenue and 21 Avenue Road
Not stated in the file
310 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Jul 2, 2024
- Under review
42 homes · Residential
310 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Oct 29, 2021
- Under review
36 storeys · 426 homes · Residential
310 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Aug 26, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
13 Admiral Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey rooftop deck.
150 m away · filed Jul 8, 2026 · Approved
32 Tranby Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (enclose a portion of the existing rear third storey rooftop deck into habitable space).
240 m away · filed Jun 2, 2026 · Approved
33 Lowther Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition, rear second and third storey juliet balconies, and a rear basement walkout.
110 m away · filed May 8, 2026 · Approved
8 Prince Arthur Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached commercial building by constructing rear fourth, fifth, and sixth storey additions, with a green roof. There will be office spaces on each level of this building.
220 m away · filed Jan 29, 2026 · Approved
20 Tranby Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a new roof for the existing rear one-storey addition, extending the rear second storey roof, and interior alterations. Also, to permit and maintain the existing one-storey front addition with a front porch with stairs and bay window.
240 m away · filed Nov 25, 2025 · Approved
26 Elgin Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a one-storey side (west) addition (to contain one parking space within a garage, and a garden room to the rear of this garage).
100 m away · filed Aug 5, 2025 · Approved
91 Bedford Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard with access from Elgin Avenue by raising a portion of the roof to construct a new skylight on the roof. Also, to construct a new ancillary building (garbage shed) in the rear yard.
60 m away · filed Jun 5, 2025 · Approved
16 Elgin Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building (containing one parking space and storage area), in the rear yard of the existing two-storey dwelling, by increasing the height and converting the storage area into a cabana/bar/bathroom.
130 m away · filed Apr 28, 2025 · 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.