Toronto address · Ward 18, Willowdale
53 Cummer Ave
Newtonbrook United Church
The City of Toronto has 11 building permits since 2017 (3 still open) and 2 Committee of Adjustment files 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.
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one double sided illuminated ground sign***CUMMER AVENUE UNITED CHURCH***
Applied Jun 16, 2021 · issued Jan 19, 2022 · completed Feb 5, 2022 · Permit 21 170092 DST
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
REVISION - due to site conditionsHVAC - Renovation scope of work to improve the existing building's accessibility, energy efficiency and the clarity of entry. Minor addition of new entrance vestibule on western sideyard replaces and clarifies existing multiple entry points to the building. Interior functions reorganized while existing uses maintained. Existing bell tower to be demolished as part of comprehensive landscape improvements.
Applied Jul 29, 2020 · issued Sep 10, 2020 · completed Dec 14, 2022 · Permit 19 125004 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Revision 01 - to address existing condition discovered on site, part of u/g sanitary pipes to be re-routed to new sump pit and storm and sanitary to be reconnected on north side of buildingPlumbing - Renovation scope of work to improve the existing building's accessibility, energy efficiency and the clarity of entry. Minor addition of new entrance vestibule on western sideyard replaces and clarifies existing multiple entry points to the building. Interior functions reorganized while existing uses maintained. Existing bell tower to be demolished as part of comprehensive landscape improvements.
Applied Feb 27, 2020 · issued Feb 28, 2020 · completed Dec 8, 2022 · Permit 19 125004 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Renovation scope of work to improve the existing building's accessibility, energy efficiency and the clarity of entry. Minor addition of new entrance vestibule on western sideyard replaces and clarifies existing multiple entry points to the building. Interior functions reorganized while existing uses maintained. Existing bell tower to be demolished as part of comprehensive landscape improvements.
Applied Mar 13, 2019 · issued May 28, 2019 · completed Jan 11, 2026 · Permit 19 125004 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Renovation scope of work to improve the existing building's accessibility, energy efficiency and the clarity of entry. Minor addition of new entrance vestibule on western sideyard replaces and clarifies existing multiple entry points to the building. Interior functions reorganized while existing uses maintained. Existing bell tower to be demolished as part of comprehensive landscape improvements.
Applied Mar 13, 2019 · issued Dec 20, 2019 · completed Dec 8, 2022 · Permit 19 125004 PLB
- Closed
Drains and site services · Site service
Site Service - Renovation scope of work to improve the existing building's accessibility, energy efficiency and the clarity of entry. Minor addition of new entrance vestibule on western sideyard replaces and clarifies existing multiple entry points to the building. Interior functions reorganized while existing uses maintained. Existing bell tower to be demolished as part of comprehensive landscape improvements.
Applied Mar 13, 2019 · issued Dec 20, 2019 · completed Dec 1, 2022 · Permit 19 125004 STS
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Renovation scope of work to improve the existing building's accessibility, energy efficiency and the clarity of entry. Minor addition of new entrance vestibule on western sideyard replaces and clarifies existing multiple entry points to the building. Interior functions reorganized while existing uses maintained. Existing bell tower to be demolished as part of comprehensive landscape improvements.
Applied Mar 13, 2019 · issued Dec 20, 2019 · completed Dec 1, 2022 · Permit 19 125004 DRN
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Renovation scope of work to improve the existing building's accessibility, energy efficiency and the clarity of entry. Minor addition of new entrance vestibule on western sideyard replaces and clarifies existing multiple entry points to the building. Interior functions reorganized while existing uses maintained. Existing bell tower to be demolished as part of comprehensive landscape improvements.
Applied Mar 13, 2019 · issued Jun 4, 2019 · completed Dec 14, 2022 · Permit 19 125004 HVA
- Revision issued
New building
New 4 storey 53 unit residential building
Applied Feb 22, 2005 · issued Feb 15, 2006 · 54 homes added · Permit 04 154166 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - New 4 storey 53 unit residential building - New Building
Applied Jul 7, 2004 · issued May 19, 2005 · Permit 04 154166 HVA
- Inspections under way
New building
New 4 storey 53 unit residential building
Applied Jul 7, 2004 · issued Feb 14, 2005 · Permit 04 154166 BLD
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 construct a new entrance to the existing building.
Decision: Approved (hearing Nov 8, 2018)
Filed Oct 1, 2018 · File A0694/18NY
- Closed
Consent · Lot addition
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the land for the purpose of a lot addition.
Decision: Approved (hearing May 3, 2018)
Filed Dec 27, 2017 · 1 new lot · File B0003/18NY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
- Under review
38 storeys · 496 homes · Mixed use
180 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 27, 2022
- Approved
46-47 Averill Crescent, 45-53 Cummer Avenue and 5799-5915 Yonge Street
34 storeys · 808 homes · Mixed use
250 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Oct 12, 2021
- Under review
40 storeys · 443 homes · Mixed use
280 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 3, 2021
- Approved
- Under review
48 storeys · 999 homes · Residential
390 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Feb 12, 2024
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
5949 Yonge St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of a lot addition. Related planning files are 16 156153 NNY 24 OZ, 16 121334 NNY 24 OZ and 10 304240 NNY 24 OZ.
170 m away · filed May 13, 2022 · Approved
5949 Yonge St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of a lot addition. Related planning files are 16 156153 NNY 24 OZ, 16 121334 NNY 24 OZ and 10 304240 NNY 24 OZ.
170 m away · filed May 13, 2022 · Approved
1 Doverwood Crt · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the land for the purpose of a lot addition. A portion of existing rear yard of 1 Doverwood Court will be added to 48 Cummer Avenue. The 1 storey dwelling will be retained. This lot addition is a part of the lot assembly for temporary parking lands. The remaining lands would eventually form part of future public road. Related planning files are 16 156153 NNY 24 OZ, 16 121334 NNY 24 OZ and 10 304240 NNY 24 OZ.
140 m away · filed Apr 21, 2022 · Approved
46 Cummer Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of a lot addition. Related planning files are 16 156153 NNY 24 OZ, 16 121334 NNY 24 OZ and 10 304240 NNY 24 OZ.
90 m away · filed Apr 21, 2022 · Approved
8 Tobruk Cres · Minor variance
To construct a new dwelling.
220 m away · filed Dec 18, 2020 · Approved
5868-5870 Yonge St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of a lot addition and the creation of easements and rights-of-ways. This consent was previously approved on November 8, 2018 however the consent has lapsed. This application is related to consent application B0038/19NY. Other related City Planning file includes 16 109561 NNY 23 OZ, and an approval by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (case no. PL160863) to redevelop the larger site into a high-rise residential tower on the west and southwest portions, and an auto dealership on the northeast part of the overall site.
240 m away · filed Sep 6, 2019 · Approved
5868-5870 Yonge St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of a lot addition and the creation of easements and rights-of-ways. This application is related to consent application B0037/19NY. This consent application was previously approved on November 8, 2018 however the approval has lapsed. Other related City Planning file includes 16 109561 NNY 23 OZ, and an approval by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (case no. PL160863) to redevelop the larger site into a high-rise residential tower on the west and southwest portions, and an auto dealership on the northeast part of the overall site.
240 m away · filed Sep 6, 2019 · Approved
5868-5870 Yonge St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of a lot addition and the creation of easements and rights-of-ways. This application is related to consent application B0041/18NY. Other related City Planning file includes 16 109561 NNY 23 OZ, and an approval by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (case no. PL160863) to redevelop the larger site into a high-rise residential tower on the west and southwest portions, and an auto dealership on the northeast part of the overall site.
240 m away · filed Aug 16, 2018 · 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.