Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
50 Melville Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 (1 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.
- Examiner's notice sent
Small residential project · Deck
Proposal to enclose front porch. (See also Folder #25 112275 DNP 00 VI and #24 225292 000 00 BR)
Applied Mar 31, 2025 · Permit 25 136926 BLD
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Porch
PROPOSED: Demolish existing dilapidated front porch and steps, construct new porch with full-width steps and shade canopy within existing footprint (dictated by property line) on new concrete sonotube footings. No encroachment to city-owned frontage. No alterations to interior. No existing trees in proposed work area.
Applied Jun 17, 2020 · completed Jan 29, 2021 · Permit 20 157210 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations and window replacement in an existing 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling.
Applied Nov 25, 2019 · issued Dec 5, 2019 · completed Oct 11, 2024 · Permit 19 253203 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations and window replacement in an existing 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling.
Applied Nov 25, 2019 · issued Dec 3, 2019 · completed Jan 15, 2024 · Permit 19 253203 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations and window replacement in an existing 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling.
Applied Nov 25, 2019 · issued Dec 3, 2019 · completed Jan 15, 2024 · Permit 19 253203 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - includes a backwater valveProposal for interior alterations and window replacement in an existing 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling.
Applied Nov 25, 2019 · issued Dec 3, 2019 · completed Oct 11, 2024 · Permit 19 253203 DRN
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 legalize and to maintain the front one-storey addition (front porch enclosure, including a front landing platform and stairs), of the existing two-storey detached dwelling, that was constructed without an authorized building permit.
Decision: Approved (hearing Sep 2, 2026)
Filed Apr 30, 2026 · File A0345/26TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
9 storeys · 65 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Feb 22, 2022
- Under review
19 storeys · 251 homes · Residential
450 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
149 Yarmouth Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition with a ground floor platform, and a ground mounted air conditioner in the side (east) lot line. Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. The existing rear one-storey addition and deck will be demolished.
180 m away · filed Apr 23, 2025 · Approved
106 Garnet Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (attic extension) with a rear third storey deck (above the existing second storey).
230 m away · filed Apr 3, 2025 · Approved
70 Melville Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing a two-car garage on the ground level and one laneway suite on the second level), in the rear yard of the property, abutting the laneway. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the main dwelling and one unit occupying the ancillary building).
70 m away · filed Mar 17, 2025 · Approved
287 Christie St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the six-storey residential building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 958-2022 and 957-2022 (OPA)), by increasing the building height and the maximum permitted gross floor area. Also, to reduce the height of the first storey, building setbacks, and minimum required residential parking spaces. This new nine-storey residential building will contain a total of 65 residential dwelling units.
200 m away · filed Nov 7, 2024 · Approved
76 Garnet Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling (duplex) by constructing a front basement walkout, a front covered porch, a rear cantilevered second storey addition above the existing rear one-storey addition and a rear ground floor deck. The existing deck will be demolished. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot.
200 m away · filed Aug 27, 2024 · Approved
19 Garnet Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey detached dwelling into a triplex by constructing a complete third storey addition, and a rear three-storey addition with decks, platforms, and a staircase leading to each level. The existing rear one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) will be demolished. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot.
220 m away · filed Jun 18, 2024 · Approved
283 Christie St · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building by constructing a front one-storey addition, and a complete second storey addition (containing basement storage area below, one-car garage on the first level, and one residential dwelling unit on the first and second levels), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. The existing two-and-one-half-storey detached building (containing one commercial (retail) unit and one residential dwelling unit) on the lot will remain unaltered. There will be a total of one commercial unit and two residential dwelling units on this lot.
210 m away · filed May 24, 2024 · Approved
45 Melville Ave · Minor variance
To construct a one-storey ancillary structure (carport), to replace the existing garage in the rear yard of the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling.
40 m away · filed Jan 22, 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.