Toronto address · Ward 18, Willowdale
56 Finch Ave W
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 (5 still open) 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.
- Examiner's notice sent
Addition or alteration · Change of use
Proposed change of use from residential to office use and alterations to windows.
Applied Apr 16, 2024 · Permit 24 136775 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - New 2nd storey addition to existing single family dwelling.
Applied May 9, 2018 · issued May 15, 2018 · Permit 18 128673 HVA
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Addition(s)
New 2nd storey addition to existing single family dwelling.
Applied Mar 13, 2018 · issued Mar 20, 2018 · Permit 18 128673 BLD
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - New 2nd storey addition to existing single family dwelling.
Applied Mar 13, 2018 · issued Mar 20, 2018 · Permit 18 128673 DRN
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - New 2nd storey addition to existing single family dwelling.
Applied Mar 13, 2018 · issued Mar 20, 2018 · Permit 18 128673 PLB
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
- Under review
3 storeys · 2 homes · Mixed use
10 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 4, 2021
- Under review
38-42 Finch Avenue West, 2-4 Greenview Avenue and 7 Eldora Avenue
46 storeys · 636 homes · Mixed use
90 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Nov 24, 2025
- Under review
- Under review
38 storeys · 399 homes · Mixed use
200 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 10, 2025
- Under review
- Approved
6 storeys · 71 homes · Residential
240 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed May 16, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
89 Finch Ave W · Minor variance
To modify the existing three-storey building by constructing second and third floor additions at the rear of the building.
240 m away · filed Oct 23, 2025 · Approved
68 Lorraine Dr · Minor variance
To construct a covered porch at the rear of the dwelling. Please note, the application was deferred on November 7, 2024 to allow the appicant to consult with the building departmnet.
240 m away · filed Oct 2, 2024 · Deferred
61 Lorraine Dr · Minor variance
Proposal to construct a new dwelling.
240 m away · filed Jan 12, 2024 · Approved
120 Hendon Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new garden suite in the rear yard of the subject property. The existing detached garage would be demolished. Please note this application was previously deferred June 22, 2023, in order to allow the applicant to clarify the intent of the application and to speak with the area Councillor and residents.
240 m away · filed May 15, 2023 · Approved
68 Lorraine Dr · Minor variance
Proposal to construct a new two storey detached single family dwelling
240 m away · filed May 18, 2022 · Approved
120 Hendon Ave · Minor variance
To remove the existing sloped roof from the detached garage and replace with a flat roof.
240 m away · filed May 7, 2020 · Approved
26 Eldora Ave · Minor variance
To construct a sunroom side addition to the existing dwelling.
180 m away · filed Dec 7, 2019 · Approved
10 Elmview Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and maintain the rear deck and front porch stairs.
140 m away · filed Oct 21, 2019 · 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.