Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
56 Roxborough St W
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 (1 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.
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Hvac - demolish existing rear 2-storey addition, construct new rear 2-storey addition. Interior alterations.
Applied Mar 4, 2017 · issued Mar 8, 2017 · completed Sep 12, 2018 · Permit 16 261491 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - DEMOLISH EXISTING REAR 2-STOREY ADDITION, CONSTRUCT NEW REAR 2-STOREY ADDITION. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS.
Applied Dec 7, 2016 · issued Jan 20, 2017 · completed Sep 12, 2018 · Permit 16 261491 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Demolish existing rear 2-storey addition, construct new rear 2-storey addition. Interior alterations.
Applied Dec 7, 2016 · issued Jan 20, 2017 · completed Sep 12, 2018 · Permit 16 261491 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - DEMOLISH EXISTING REAR 2-STOREY ADDITION, CONSTRUCT NEW REAR 2-STOREY ADDITION. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS.
Applied Dec 7, 2016 · issued Jan 20, 2017 · completed Sep 12, 2018 · Permit 16 261491 DRN
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Other
Proposal to demolish existing rear detached garage and shed - parking pad to remain.
Applied Nov 30, 2016 · issued Dec 7, 2016 · Permit 16 258147 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.
- OMB appeal
Minor variance · R addition
To alter the existing 2½-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear three-storey addition, rear third storey deck, rear detached garage, rear ground floor deck, and front third storey dormer addition. The existing rear two-storey addition, rear ground floor deck, rear detached garage, and rear shed will be demolished.
Decision: Approved (hearing Sep 13, 2016)
Filed May 12, 2016 · File A0533/16TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
12 storeys · 24 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Nov 14, 2024
- Under review
10 storeys · 64 homes · Mixed use
210 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 1, 2021
- Under review
1087-1091 Yonge Street and 9 Price Street
35 storeys · 235 homes · Mixed use
260 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed May 28, 2025
- Under review
1087-1091 Yonge Street and 9 Price Street
19 storeys · 143 homes · Mixed use
260 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 29, 2022
- Approved
11 storeys · Not stated in the file
390 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Feb 13, 2025
- Under review
14 storeys · 67 homes · Mixed use
410 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 18, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
79 Roxborough St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear addition at the lower basement level, to connect and to provide access from the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (one-car garage) to the main dwelling.
100 m away · filed Aug 5, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
6 Gibson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a balcony.
190 m away · filed Jul 27, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
89 Marlborough Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition (cantilevered on the southeast side of the dwelling) with a rear covered balcony.
170 m away · filed Mar 31, 2026 · Approved
1140 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1201-2022(OLT), for the 10-storey mixed-use building to increase the number of storeys to 13-storeys, the building height from 44.95 m to 59.14 m (including the mechanical penthouse), and gross floor area, as well as modifications to the building setbacks.This is currently under the review of Site Plan Control (File No. 21 250334 STE 11 SA). There will be a total of 99 residential dwelling units on this lot, with an eating establishment (restaurant) and an outdoor patio on the ground floor.
220 m away · filed Dec 24, 2025 · Approved
119 Macpherson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a two-storey rear addition with a ground floor deck with stairs, a rear third floor rooftop deck, and a new front porch with stairs.
180 m away · filed Dec 4, 2025 · Approved
37 Roxborough St W · Minor variance
To legalize and maintain the existing rear basement walkout entrance, the rear ground floor deck with stairs, and the rear third storey roof deck, which were all constructed beyond the limits of an authorized building permit. There are a total of two residential dwelling units within the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling on this lot.
80 m away · filed Oct 23, 2025 · Approved
1080 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 761-2023), for a new 12-storey mixed-use building, by increasing the maximum permitted building height (from 44.9 m to 46.27 m), equipment/structure projection beyond the maximum building height, and to reduce the minimum building setbacks. There will be a total of 24 residential dwelling units on this lot.
200 m away · filed Sep 9, 2025 · Approved
92 Roxborough St W · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front third storey balcony, a side (east) covered porch, and a rear in-ground swimming pool. Also, to construct a rear two-storey ancillary building (containing one laneway suite), which will comply with the regulations of the zoning by-law(s). There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot instead of four residential units. One dwelling unit will occupy the main dwelling, and one unit will occupy the ancillary building.
140 m away · filed Aug 27, 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.