Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
51 MacDonell Ave
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 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.
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Porch
Proposal to replace front porch and steps of existing single family dwelling.
Applied Apr 15, 2025 · completed Apr 22, 2025 · Permit 25 145062 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alteration of main and second floor of existing dwelling.
Applied Oct 30, 2015 · issued Nov 10, 2015 · completed Jun 18, 2025 · Permit 15 245315 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alteration of main and second floor of existing dwelling.
Applied Oct 30, 2015 · issued Nov 10, 2015 · completed Jun 18, 2025 · Permit 15 245315 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
6 storeys · 29 homes · Mixed use
160 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Mar 24, 2021
- Under review
12 storeys · 249 homes · Mixed use
210 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 17, 2023
- Approved
7 storeys · 47 homes · Mixed use
260 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 24, 2021
- Approved
89-91 Beaty Avenue and 1497-1501 Queen Street West
7 storeys · 141 homes · Mixed use
360 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 17, 2026
- Under review
1303-1337 Queen Street West and 220 Cowan Avenue
16 storeys · 175 homes · Mixed use
400 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 11, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
93 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear ground floor deck with stairs, as well as a one-storey side (south) addition above the existing basement walkout, which were constructed beyond/without an authorized building permit.
150 m away · filed Jul 28, 2026 · Approved
85 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear one-storey semi-detached ancillary building (greenhouse and storage shed), abutting the side (north) lot line and adjacent to the existing carport.
110 m away · filed Mar 31, 2026 · Approved
46 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with front and rear basement walkouts, front and rear porches with stairs, and front and rear balconies on the second and third storeys. The second storey will be cantilevered on the north side of the building. Also, to construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one garden suite), in the rear yard. There will be a total of seven residential dwelling units on this lot (six units within the main building, and one unit within the ancillary building).
50 m away · filed Jan 8, 2026 · Approved
70 Lansdowne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and one-half-storey townhouse dwelling with four existing dwelling units by converting the basement (currently unfinished) into one new dwelling unit through interior alterations. There will be no exterior alterations. There will be a total of five dwelling units on this lot.
140 m away · filed Dec 1, 2025 · Approved
29 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition with deck, and a rear second storey balcony extension. Also, to maintain the existing side (south) covered porch with stairs, a side (south) second storey balcony, and a rear third storey balcony. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the basement level, one unit occupying the ground level, and one unit occupying the second and third levels).
80 m away · filed Nov 26, 2025 · Approved
1427 Queen St W · Minor variance
To permit a rear outdoor patio, which will be operated in conjunction with the proposed rear outdoor patio of the existing eating establishment located at 1407 Queen Street West (Loga¿s Corner).
210 m away · filed Jul 31, 2024 · Application withdrawn
1407 Queen St W · Minor variance
To permit the existing rear outdoor patio on this subject lot.
220 m away · filed Jul 5, 2024 · Deferred
85 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition, and a rear ground floor deck (which will be partially covered). Also, to construct a new carport in the rear yard (which will be accessed from the rear mutual easement/right-of-way). The existing rear one-storey addition and carport will be demolished.
110 m away · filed May 19, 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.