Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
56 Spadina Rd
The City of Toronto has 9 building permits since 2017 (2 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.
- Approved
Alternative solution
Standpipe protection alternative solution using 3M Fire Barrier Duct Wrap 615.
Applied Dec 6, 2017 · completed Mar 21, 2018 · Permit 17 272329 ALT
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Revision 1: for sprinkler installationProposal to construct a three-storey addition with basement linking two existing buildings at 56 Spadina Road and 45 Walmer Road. The existing building at 58 Spadina Road will be demolished. The new lot is comprised of 56 & 58 Spadina Road and 45 Walmer Road and is owned by the University of Toronto and will be used for an Elementary and Post Secondary School use - "Dr Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study"
Applied Feb 2, 2017 · issued Apr 5, 2017 · completed Nov 2, 2023 · Permit 14 265297 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct a three-storey addition with basement linking two existing buildings at 56 Spadina Road and 45 Walmer Road. The existing building at 58 Spadina Road will be demolished. The new lot is comprised of 56 & 58 Spadina Road and 45 Walmer Road and is owned by the University of Toronto and will be used for an Elementary and Post Secondary School use - "Dr Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study"
Applied Dec 17, 2014 · issued Nov 1, 2016 · completed Nov 2, 2023 · Permit 14 265297 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a three-storey addition with basement linking two existing buildings at 56 Spadina Road and 45 Walmer Road. The existing building at 58 Spadina Road will be demolished. The new lot is comprised of 56 & 58 Spadina Road and 45 Walmer Road and is owned by the University of Toronto and wil be used for an Elementary and Post Secondary School use - "Dr Eric Jackman Institiute of Child Study"
Applied Dec 17, 2014 · issued Jul 20, 2016 · completed May 31, 2019 · Permit 14 265297 PLB
- Closed
Demolition
Demo the existing building at 58 Spadina Road. See (14-265297 BLD) for new main BLD. Lot comprised of 56 and 58 Spadina Rd and 45 Walmer Rd.
Applied Dec 17, 2014 · issued Jul 7, 2015 · completed Aug 17, 2020 · Permit 14 265305 DEM
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a three-storey addition with basement linking two existing buildings at 56 Spadina Road and 45 Walmer Road. The existing building at 58 Spadina Road will be demolished. The new lot is comprised of 56 & 58 Spadina Road and 45 Walmer Road and is owned by the University of Toronto and wil be used for an Elementary and Post Secondary School use - "Dr Eric Jackman Institiute of Child Study"
Applied Dec 17, 2014 · issued Jul 18, 2016 · completed Nov 28, 2022 · Permit 14 265297 HVA
- Closed
Drains and site services · Inside and outside drains
Drain - Proposal to construct a three-storey addition with basement linking two existing buildings at 56 Spadina Road and 45 Walmer Road. The existing building at 58 Spadina Road will be demolished. The new lot is comprised of 56 & 58 Spadina Road and 45 Walmer Road and is owned by the University of Toronto and wil be used for an Elementary and Post Secondary School use - "Dr Eric Jackman Institiute of Child Study"
Applied Dec 17, 2014 · issued Nov 25, 2016 · completed Feb 21, 2020 · Permit 14 265297 STS
- Closed (dormant)
Heating and ventilation
alter hvac system and related ductwork
Applied Dec 20, 2001 · issued Mar 1, 2002 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 01 204679 HVA
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
make interior alterations for daycare facility and install sprinkler system, also construct basement entrance at rear
Applied Dec 20, 2001 · issued Jan 31, 2002 · Permit 01 204679 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
- Under review
25 storeys · 253 homes · Residential
180 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 4, 2025
- Under review
188 Lowther Avenue and 38 Walmer Road
25 storeys · 186 homes · Mixed use
180 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 21, 2022
- Under appeal
Not stated in the file
240 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Dec 2, 2025
- Under review
11 storeys · 64 homes · Residential
240 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 17, 2025
- Under review
334-350 Bloor Street West and 2-6 Spadina Road
36 storeys · 431 homes · Mixed use
330 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 27, 2022
- Under review
37 storeys · 366 homes · Mixed use
340 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 7, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
82 Madison Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition with a rear third storey rooftop balcony above, a rear ground floor balcony, a side (south) ground floor deck with two sets of stairs, and a rear basement walkout. Also, to construct one-storey ancillary structures (one cabana and one storage shed), and to install an in-ground swimming pool and hot tub, in the rear yard.
140 m away · filed Feb 2, 2026 · Approved
109 Spadina Rd · Minor variance
To convert the existing 3-storey semi-detached dwelling into a hotel by constructing a rear 3-storey addition, along with interior alterations. The existing rear ground floor deck to be demolished.
160 m away · filed Jan 7, 2025 · Application withdrawn
81 Spadina Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey semi-detached ancillary building (to contain one garden suite) in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling. 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).
70 m away · filed Dec 23, 2024 · Approved
83 Spadina Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey semi-detached ancillary building (to contain one garden suite) in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling. 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).
80 m away · filed Dec 23, 2024 · Approved
54 Madison Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the lot (54 Madison Avenue) for the purpose of a lot addition to the receiving lands (108 A Lowther Avenue).
120 m away · filed Sep 29, 2023 · Approved
11 Kendal Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front and rear second storey addition, a rear third storey addition, a rear second storey deck, a rear third storey balcony, a front basement walkout to accommodate one secondary suite within the basement, and a rear basement walkout.
180 m away · filed May 5, 2023 · Approved
55 Walmer Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a three-storey side (south) dormer addition, and a rear vestibule enclosure. The one-storey ancillary building (detached garage), in the rear yard, abutting Kendal Avenue, will be maintained and unaltered.
100 m away · filed Jan 3, 2023 · Approved
66 Spadina Rd · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain two rear ancillary buildings (one garden suite (Unit A) is in close proximity to the existing 11-storey multi-residential building, and the second garden suite (Unit B) abuts the west lot line), which were constructed without the benefit of a building permit.
50 m away · filed Oct 14, 2022 · 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.