Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
5 Chester Ave
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 (3 still open) 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.
- Revision issued
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Revision 01 - revision to proposed underpinning on south east foundation wall as per bubbled drawings.
Applied Aug 11, 2017 · issued Aug 21, 2017 · Permit 17 150403 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for conducting basement and ground interior alterations and bench footing part of the existing foundation wall, scope of work also include adding a new ground floor window
Applied Apr 27, 2017 · issued May 16, 2017 · Permit 17 150403 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for conducting basement and ground interior alterations and bench footing part of the existing foundation wall, scope of work also include adding a new ground floor window
Applied Apr 27, 2017 · issued May 16, 2017 · Permit 17 150403 PLB
Committee of Adjustment
No applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment for this address since 2017. That's where an owner asks for a minor variance (a small exception to the zoning by-law) or a consent to divide a lot.
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
No rezoning, site plan, subdivision or condominium file open within 500 m, and no pre-construction project on the site.
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
22 Garnock Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (including basement) with a rear deck and stairs.
190 m away · filed Sep 15, 2026 · Postponed
82 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing third storey dormers (on the north and south sides), for habitable space within the attic.
200 m away · filed Apr 14, 2026 · Approved
40 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a new rear stone patio with side (north and south) brick walls and side (north and south) and rear (west) stairs. The existing rear ground floor wood deck with stairs will be demolished.
90 m away · filed Mar 20, 2026 · Approved
46 Playter Cres · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a side (west) basement walkout (including a new secondary suite), a front covered porch with stairs, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a rear third storey balcony. Also, to convert the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) into a garden shed. There will be a total of two dwelling units on the lot.
230 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · Approved
36 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a complete third-storey addition (expanding the existing vacant attic space into a full third storey), a rear ground floor deck, and enclosing a portion of the existing front porch with a new basement extension below.
90 m away · filed Aug 18, 2025 · Approved
885 Logan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a partial second storey addition with two second storey decks on the east side of the building. An existing portion of the first storey and the existing rooftop sunroom will be demolished.
230 m away · filed Jan 20, 2025 · Approved
141 Hampton Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a deck (above the existing rear portion of the second storey).
210 m away · filed Oct 4, 2024 · Approved
412 Danforth Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building (two commercial units and one residential dwelling unit) by constructing a rear two-storey addition (with an interior garage (including car lift for two parking spaces)). There will be one commercial unit (occupying both the basement and ground floor levels) and two residential dwellings units (both on the second level), on this lot.
30 m away · filed Sep 26, 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.