Toronto address · Ward 15, Don Valley West
656 Eglinton Ave E
The City of Toronto has 15 building permits since 2017 (3 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.
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
1 Wall sign****METRO***
Applied Oct 23, 2025 · issued Oct 27, 2025 · completed Feb 9, 2026 · Permit 25 244360 DST
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Proposal for fire alarm system modifications for turnstile gate installation.
Applied Oct 7, 2024 · issued Nov 12, 2024 · completed Feb 11, 2025 · Permit 24 222686 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed renovation for metro store no. 758
Applied Jun 29, 2023 · issued Aug 9, 2023 · completed Dec 19, 2024 · Permit 23 167943 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Installation of the future Presto Faregates to Leaside Station (bldg permit 16-219447)
Applied Mar 31, 2023 · issued May 9, 2023 · completed Jan 23, 2025 · Permit 23 129548 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Intrerior alterations to existing grocery store (Metro) 62.76 m2
Applied Aug 29, 2019 · issued Oct 25, 2019 · completed May 21, 2020 · Permit 19 213389 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Intrerior alterations to existing grocery store (Metro) 62.76 m2
Applied Aug 29, 2019 · issued Sep 18, 2019 · completed May 12, 2020 · Permit 19 213389 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Install backflow preventer, this device is temporary (less than 4 years) to facilitate construction for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT
Applied Nov 30, 2017 · issued Dec 22, 2017 · completed Mar 20, 2025 · Permit 17 269447 PSA
- Cancelled
Drains and site services · Site service
Revision 01 - changes to the servicing for the secodary entrannceConstruct temporary site servicing at the Laird (Bayview) station for the Eglinton LRT line
Applied Nov 10, 2017 · issued Dec 19, 2017 · completed Dec 20, 2017 · Permit 17 139420 STS (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services · Site service
Construct temporary site servicing at the Laird (Bayview) station for the Eglinton LRT line
Applied Apr 5, 2017 · issued May 1, 2017 · Permit 17 139420 STS
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated ground sign displaying static copy on the southerly property frontage, measuring 4.11 m by 2.46 m at a height of 7.06 m. **METRO**
Applied Sep 23, 2016 · issued Nov 10, 2016 · completed Nov 24, 2017 · Permit 16 227491 DST
- Closed
Temporary structure · Trailers
One office trailer to be installed on the open parking lot. (@ secondary entrance of Bayview Station for the Eglinton LRT)
Applied Jun 27, 2016 · issued Jul 15, 2016 · completed Sep 24, 2025 · Permit 16 181392 TPS
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
proposal to construct an outdoor sales covered dales stand as an accessory to the existing food store for sales and display of seasonal items. "Metro Foods" see PPR.
Applied Mar 31, 2016 · issued Apr 5, 2016 · completed Nov 24, 2025 · Permit 16 134066 BLD
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- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Other
To reconfigure the existing grocery store parking lot to increase efficiency in advance of expected loss of land to Metrolinx. See also 15 105741 ZZC and 15 151817 MV.
Applied Aug 26, 2015 · issued Nov 3, 2015 · Permit 15 213028 BLD
- Permit issued
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
permit to install one backflow device in basement of existing retail (Metro Store) (2")
Applied Sep 13, 2012 · issued Oct 10, 2012 · Permit 12 245941 PSA
- Application withdrawn
Non-residential building permit · Alteration to existing building
Provide shop drawings for sprinker system in conjunction with application 00 126012.
Applied Mar 3, 2000 · Permit 00 132413 CMB
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 appeal
15 storeys · Residential
50 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Feb 6, 2025
- Under review
61-67 Mann Avenue and 589-593 Eglinton Avenue East
35 storeys · 389 homes · Mixed use
100 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 4, 2022
- Approved
32 storeys · 8 homes · Residential
110 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Jun 13, 2024
- Under review
32 storeys · 249 homes · Mixed use
110 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 12, 2021
- Approved
537-551 Eglinton Avenue East and 59-61 Hoyle Avenue
35 storeys · 383 homes · Mixed use
110 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Dec 31, 2025
- Under review
419 homes · Residential
110 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 19, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
589 Eglinton Ave E · Minor variance
The proposal seeks approval for a 47 storey mixed-use residential building, refinements to the approved development concept, include an increase in height, adjustments to the tower massing, and design.
80 m away · filed Jun 5, 2026 · Approved
2 Glazebrook Ave · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved by Site-Specific Zoning By-law No. 109-2025(OLT)) to permit the proposed 37-storey mixed use building with 489 residential units and ground floor retail space. The related Site Plan application (File No. 22 177065 NNY 15 SA) is currently under review.
240 m away · filed Oct 21, 2025 · Approved
503 Eglinton Ave E · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for a mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 878-2024), whereby to modify the permitted minimum building setbacks and increase the number of storeys from the approved 14 to 15 (plus an amenity penthouse level), resulting in an increased total building height from 53.6 m to 54.8 m. Other related Planning Applications: 22 168175 NNY 15 OZ and 22 168174 NNY 15 SA
180 m away · filed Jun 4, 2025 · Approved
23 Hoyle Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new duplex with an integral basement and garage. Also proposed is a front porch, rear balcony, rear deck and rear basement walkout. NOTE: This application was previously deferred at the Committee of Adjustment hearing on October 10, 2024.
250 m away · filed Aug 22, 2024 · Approved
22 Mann Ave · Minor variance
To permit a parking pad in the front yard of the subject property. Please note this application was previously deferred Thursday, February 1, 2024.
240 m away · filed Nov 27, 2023 · Refused
37 Rowley Ave · Minor variance
Proposal to construct a new single family dwelling.
210 m away · filed Jun 20, 2023 · Approved
25 Walder Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new dwelling.
230 m away · filed Oct 26, 2021 · Approved
387 Broadway Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new dwelling. Files B0039/20NY, B0040/20NY, B0041/20NY, A0570/20NY, A0571/20NY, A0572/20NY & A0573/20NY, will be considered together.
250 m away · filed Jul 30, 2020 · 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.