Toronto address · Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood
5 Sophia Dr
The City of Toronto has 1 Committee of Adjustment file on record for this address.
Building permits
The City lists no building permits for this address since 2017, and none still open from before.
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 · Other
To permit an increased driveway width for accessibility purposes.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 19, 2018)
Filed May 9, 2018 · File A0159/18SC
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Submitted
23 storeys · Not stated in the file
270 m away · Rezoning · Submitted · filed Mar 26, 2026
- Under review
29 storeys · 642 homes · Residential
270 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 20, 2021
- Approved
3583-3585 Lawrence Avenue East
35 storeys · 661 homes · Residential
370 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 24, 2026
- Approved
3583-3585 Lawrence Avenue East
35 storeys · 661 homes · Residential
370 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Mar 7, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
133 Rochman Blvd · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling and a two-storey Garden Suite. There will be a total of 5 dwelling units located on the property. The existing one-storey dwelling will be demolished.
190 m away · filed Feb 2, 2026 · Deferred
707 Markham Rd · Minor variance
To permit internal renovations and exterior façade improvements to the existing building to for a new restaurant use. The renovations will include re-establishing the existing drive-thru facility, adding a new outdoor patio area, and general site and landscaping improvements. NOTE: No changes to the existing accesses, drive aisles, or parking areas are proposed.
150 m away · filed Mar 16, 2021 · Approved
700 Markham Rd · Minor variance
To permit the construction of a new enclosed area for the storage of refuse and recycling material and yard equipment. NOTE: This application was deferred on October 14, 2020 in order for the applicant to address Ontario Building Code requirements.
100 m away · filed Sep 2, 2020 · Approved
12 Abbeville Rd · Minor variance
To construct a one storey addition to the rear of the existing house.
170 m away · filed Mar 21, 2018 · Approved
39 Six Nations Ave · Minor variance
The applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of the Zoning By-law to construct a second storey addition to the existing dwelling.
210 m away · filed Jan 3, 2017 · 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.