Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
55 Fern Ave
The City of Toronto has 3 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.
- Permit issued
Drains and site services
Drain - To demolish existing front porch, rear deck, two storey rear addition, new basement suite. New two storey front and rear addition, new basement walkout, new rear wood deck, new second floor rear wood deck, new front porch, interior alterations, underpinning portion of existing foundation.
Applied Apr 28, 2022 · issued Jun 14, 2022 · Permit 22 136439 DRN
- Revocation pending
Plumbing
Plumbing - To demolish existing front porch, rear deck, two storey rear addition, new basement suite. New two storey front and rear addition, new basement walkout, new rear wood deck, new second floor rear wood deck, new front porch, interior alterations, underpinning portion of existing foundation.
Applied Apr 20, 2022 · issued Jun 14, 2022 · Permit 22 136439 PLB
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
To demolish existing front porch, rear deck, two storey rear addition, new basement suite. New two storey front and rear addition, new basement walkout, new rear wood deck, new second floor rear wood deck, new front porch, interior alterations, underpinning portion of existing foundation.
Applied Apr 20, 2022 · issued Jun 14, 2022 · 1 home added · Permit 22 136439 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 · R addition
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front two-storey addition with a covered porch, a rear two-storey addition, a side basement walkout, a rear ground floor deck, and a rear second storey balcony. A new secondary suite will be installed for a total of two dwelling units within the building.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jan 12, 2022)
Filed Aug 9, 2021 · File A1086/21TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
No rezoning, site plan, subdivision or condominium file open within 500 m, and no pre-construction project on the site.
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
223 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
120 m away · filed May 13, 2026 · Withdrawn
223 Sorauren Ave · Consent
120 m away · filed May 13, 2026 · Withdrawn
223 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
120 m away · filed May 13, 2026 · Withdrawn
93 Wright Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear third floor addition, and rear third floor deck, which were constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to permit the existing front one-storey addition (porch enclosure into habitable space), which was constructed beyond the limits of an authorized building permit. There will be one residential dwelling unit on this lot.
190 m away · filed Mar 19, 2026 · Approved
54 Wright Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a new covered front porch with stairs, a front second storey addition with a third storey balcony above, a rear at-grade patio, a rear second floor deck with stairs, and a rear third storey bay window. Also, to convert the existing front integral garage into habitable space.
150 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · Approved
125 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling (configured as a triplex and currently used as a one-unit dwelling) by constructing a front third-floor addition and a rear addition, with a rear ground floor patio and a rear second storey deck. The existing rear exterior staircase will be demolished. There will be a total of one residential dwelling unit on the lot.
210 m away · filed Feb 13, 2026 · Approved
19 Galley Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front covered porch extension, a rear two-storey addition with a partially covered ground floor deck, and a third storey addition. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
220 m away · filed Nov 10, 2025 · Approved
45 Fern Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and one residential dwelling unit within the basement. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary structure (storage shed) in the rear yard. 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).
30 m away · filed Sep 23, 2025 · 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.