Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
56 Laws St
The City of Toronto has 8 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.
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed one storey garden suite at rear
Applied Nov 20, 2025 · issued Dec 5, 2025 · Permit 25 142022 HVA
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposed one storey garden suite at rear
Applied Apr 9, 2025 · issued Oct 8, 2025 · completed Nov 5, 2025 · Permit 25 142022 DRN
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Proposed one storey garden suite at rear
Applied Apr 9, 2025 · issued Oct 8, 2025 · 1 home added · Permit 25 142022 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed one storey garden suite at rear
Applied Apr 9, 2025 · issued Oct 8, 2025 · Permit 25 142022 PLB
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for partial basement underpinning and alterations.
Applied Dec 10, 2024 · issued Dec 18, 2024 · Permit 24 248870 PLB
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for partial basement underpinning and alterations.
Applied Dec 10, 2024 · issued Dec 18, 2024 · Permit 24 248870 BLD
- Cancelled
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for underpinning and interior alterations
Applied Dec 2, 2024 · completed Dec 5, 2024 · Permit 24 245851 PLB
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for underpinning and interior alterations
Applied Dec 2, 2024 · completed Dec 5, 2024 · Permit 24 245851 BLD
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
- Approved
9 storeys · 87 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 7, 2021
- Approved
11 storeys · 128 homes · Mixed use
320 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 29, 2021
- Approved
5 storeys · 15 homes · Mixed use
440 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 24, 2021
- Approved
70 homes · Residential
480 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Mar 1, 2023
- Under review
11 storeys · 191 homes · Mixed use
490 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Mar 13, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
48 Laws St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the land for the purpose of a lot addition and to maintain existing easements/rights-of-way.
30 m away · filed Jun 4, 2026 · Approved
49 Maria St · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing one laneway suite), in the rear yard, abutting the public laneway. The existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit in the main dwelling, and one unit in the ancillary building).
220 m away · filed Apr 16, 2026 · Approved
487 Clendenan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition with a ground floor deck and stairs, and a rear third storey terrace (above the existing second storey). The existing rear basement walkout will be demolished.
150 m away · filed Apr 16, 2026 · Approved
3085 Dundas St W · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey mixed-use building (containing one vacant commercial space on the ground level, and two residential dwelling units on the second and third levels) into a non-residential (commercial) building. This building will contain a daycare use on the ground, second, and third levels, and storage/office space within the basement level. Also, to construct a rear (southwest) three-storey addition (enclosed staircase).
240 m away · filed Feb 2, 2026 · Refused
15 Laws St · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way.
160 m away · filed Jan 29, 2026 · Application withdrawn
107 St John's Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new rear detached ancillary building (containing one parking space and an attached storage room with separate access) abutting Lane South Saint Johns East Fairview, in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling. The existing rear garage will be demolished.
190 m away · filed Aug 26, 2025 · Approved
237 Evelyn Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage with a washroom), in the rear yard. The existing ancillary building (garage and shed), at the north limits of the site, will be demolished.
200 m away · filed May 22, 2025 · Approved
3194 Dundas St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the 8-storey mixed-use building (approved under Site Specific Zoning By-Law 191-2024(OLT)), by increasing the height/number of stories, gross floor area, minimum building setbacks, and adding residential dwelling units to the first storey. Also, to reduce the number of resident and visitor parking spaces as well as to reduce the vertical clearance of one parking space.
220 m away · filed Aug 30, 2024 · 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.