Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
5 Spencer Ave
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 (1 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.
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing sfd-semi.
Applied Jun 6, 2018 · issued Jun 7, 2018 · Permit 17 276193 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing sfd-semi.
Applied Dec 15, 2017 · issued Dec 27, 2017 · completed Feb 14, 2019 · Permit 17 276193 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing sfd-semi.
Applied Dec 15, 2017 · issued Dec 27, 2017 · completed Feb 1, 2019 · Permit 17 276193 BLD
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
- Approved
- Under review
1-3 Close Avenue and 78 Springhurst Avenue
8 storeys · 54 homes · Residential
360 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 4, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
47 Spencer Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing 5-storey building from 56 units to 60 units by converting a portion of the underground garage into residential suites and amenity space.
220 m away · filed Jun 11, 2022 · Approved
21 Cowan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey row house by constructing a third storey addition and a first storey rear deck.
140 m away · filed Mar 11, 2021 · Approved
60 Tyndall Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing apartment building, containing 69 residential units and 49 parking spaces, by converting a storage room into an additional dwelling unit and a new storage room.
220 m away · filed Feb 1, 2021 · Approved
25 Springhurst Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front porch, front and rear third storey balconies, and a rear ground floor deck. Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard of the property, abutting the laneway.
130 m away · filed Dec 22, 2020 · Approved
8 Springhurst Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new front yard permeable parking pad.
240 m away · filed Apr 1, 2019 · Refused
15 Spencer Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and maintain the rear detached garage.
20 m away · filed Nov 19, 2018 · Approved
25 Cowan Ave · Minor variance
To construct a two storey addition to the rear of an existing townhouse.
160 m away · filed Oct 15, 2018 · Approved
6 Fort Rouille St · Minor variance
To incorporate the enclosed front porch into the main living area within the townhouse.
150 m away · filed Nov 20, 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.