Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
53 Highfield Rd
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 (3 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.
- Revision issued
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REVISION - extending the third-floor rear wall to create a new flex space on the third floor. As a result, the depth of the existing third-floor rear rooftop terrace will be reduced to the length of 12'-0"Proposal for a second and third storey addition, a rear two-storey addition, front and rear third-storey rooftop balconies, a rear ground floor balcony, and the addition of a secondary suite
Applied Aug 5, 2026 · issued Aug 20, 2026 · Permit 26 135844 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for a second and third storey addition, a rear two-storey addition, front and rear third-storey rooftop balconies, a rear ground floor balcony, and the addition of a secondary suite
Applied Mar 27, 2026 · issued May 11, 2026 · 1 home added · Permit 26 135844 BLD
- Examiner's notice sent
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for a second and third storey addition, a rear two-storey addition, front and rear third-storey rooftop balconies, a rear ground floor balcony, and the addition of a secondary suite
Applied Mar 27, 2026 · Permit 26 135844 HVA
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 · R addition
To alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing complete second and third storey additions, front and rear two-storey additions, front and rear third storey rooftop balconies, and a rear ground floor balcony. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the basement level, and one unit occupying the first, second, and third levels).
Decision: Approved (hearing Feb 18, 2026)
Filed Dec 2, 2025 · File A0896/25TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
4 storeys · 26 homes · Residential
110 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 11, 2022
- Under review
7 storeys · 19 homes · Mixed use
390 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 2, 2022
- Under review
1291-1311 Gerrard Street East and 243-247 Greenwood Avenue
12 storeys · 289 homes · Mixed use
400 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 4, 2023
- Under review
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
38 Kerr Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (garden suite) with a basement, and a cantilevered second storey with a side (east) juliet balcony. There will be two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the main dwelling, and one unit occupying the ancillary building).
190 m away · filed Aug 20, 2026 · Postponed
46 Kerr Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition with a deck and stairs.
180 m away · filed Apr 16, 2025 · Approved
54 Kerr Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by enclosing the front porch into habitable space, and to constructing a new front porch with stairs, a rear two-storey addition with a new ground level deck.
170 m away · filed Apr 14, 2025 · Approved
104 Billings Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front one-storey addition (porch enclosure).
230 m away · filed Jan 7, 2025 · Approved
34 Hiawatha Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached dwelling with a front porch and stairs, a front integral garage, a front second storey bay window, a south side entrance to the garage, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a rear basement walkout.
160 m away · filed Feb 14, 2024 · Postponed
36 Kerr Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front porch landing and stairs.
200 m away · filed Oct 23, 2023 · Approved
209 Woodfield Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front ground floor covered deck and a front second storey balcony.
150 m away · filed Nov 2, 2022 · Approved
1726 Dundas St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition, front and rear two-storey additions, and a rooftop patio. Also, to construct a rear parking pad. There will be a total of five dwelling units (1 primary unit and 4 secondary suites) on this lot.
90 m away · filed Oct 18, 2022 · Refused
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.