Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
53 Cavell Ave
The City of Toronto has 4 building permits since 2017 (2 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.
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Other
Proposed two storey front addition, front bsmt. Walk-out & front porch.
Applied Feb 24, 2022 · issued Apr 20, 2022 · Permit 22 117074 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - PROPOSED TWO STOREY FRONT ADDITION, FRONT BSMT. WALK-OUT & FRONT PORCH.
Applied Feb 24, 2022 · issued Apr 20, 2022 · Permit 22 117074 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed two storey rear addition (29.25 sq. M.), int. Alterations (1.67 sq. M.) and treated wood deck at rear
Applied Jul 4, 2017 · issued Jul 12, 2017 · completed Dec 8, 2017 · Permit 17 191486 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation · HVAC: SFD/Semi/TH
HVAC permit to install new system.
Applied Mar 23, 2016 · issued Apr 6, 2016 · completed Oct 21, 2022 · Permit 16 131401 MSA
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 · NR addition
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a two-storey front addition, a new front porch, and a new front yard basement walkout.
Decision: Approved (hearing Aug 18, 2021)
Filed Feb 18, 2021 · File A0189/21TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
49 storeys · 496 homes · Mixed use
320 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 3, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
26 Strathcona Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a bay window (enclosing the terrace into habitable space).
160 m away · filed Feb 18, 2026 · Approved
29 Cavell Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition with a rear balcony (above the second level rooftop).
140 m away · filed Jan 21, 2026 · Approved
7 Strathcona Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition with a rear juliet balcony and front (north) dormer, a front three storey addition and a partial front one-storey addition (north-west side). Also, a front basement extension, front and rear second floor canopies, a front covered porch with stairs, and a rear ground floor covered deck with stairs. The existing rear one-storey ancillary building (detached garage, abutting the laneway) will be maintained and unaltered.
230 m away · filed Oct 21, 2025 · Approved
68 Wroxeter Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition.
140 m away · filed Sep 12, 2024 · Approved
80 Wroxeter Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition, and a front third storey dormer.
160 m away · filed Sep 20, 2023 · Approved
23 Cavell Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a third storey addition with a rear balcony, a rear two-storey addition with a ground floor deck, a front second storey balcony and to reconstruct the front porch.
170 m away · filed Dec 30, 2022 · Approved
676 Pape Ave · Minor variance
To alter the interior of the existing two-storey mixed-use building to accommodate restaurant uses at the ground floor and accessory uses at the basement level. The two dwelling units on the second floor will be maintained.
240 m away · filed Aug 12, 2022 · Approved
42 Hazelwood Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a ground floor deck along the west side and north rear walls, a rear second storey cantilevered addition, and a third storey addition with a rear balcony. Also, to construct a two-storey ancillary building (detached garage with a laneway suite) at the rear of the property, abutting the laneway.
220 m away · filed Apr 21, 2022 · 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.