Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
656 Shaw St
The City of Toronto has 4 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.
- Revocation pending
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to remove existing one storey rear addition and build new one storey rear addition and walkout to semi-detached dwelling and underpinning
Applied Mar 30, 2021 · issued Jul 12, 2021 · Permit 21 133325 DRN
- Permit issued
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to remove existing one storey rear addition and build new one storey rear addition and walkout to semi-detached dwelling and underpinning
Applied Mar 29, 2021 · issued Jul 12, 2021 · Permit 21 133325 BLD
- Revocation pending
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to remove existing one storey rear addition and build new one storey rear addition and walkout to semi-detached dwelling and underpinning
Applied Mar 29, 2021 · issued Jul 12, 2021 · Permit 21 133325 HVA
- Revocation pending
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to remove existing one storey rear addition and build new one storey rear addition and walkout to semi-detached dwelling and underpinning
Applied Mar 29, 2021 · issued Jul 12, 2021 · Permit 21 133325 PLB
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.
- Closed
Minor variance · R addition
To alter the existing 2½-storey semi-detached house, containing a secondary suite in the basement, by constructing a rear one-storey addition and reconstructing the rear basement walkout.
Decision: Approved (hearing Oct 20, 2020)
Filed May 28, 2020 · File A0441/20TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
No rezoning, site plan, subdivision or condominium file open within 500 m, and no pre-construction project on the site.
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
585 Shaw St · Minor variance
To alter the rear two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one dwelling unit with a cantilevered second storey at the south side, and east and west side canopies), by adding a second dwelling unit within this ancillary building. This ancillary building is currently under construction with an authorized building permit. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on this lot (four units within the main semi-detached building, and two units within the ancillary building).
180 m away · filed May 20, 2026 · Approved
686 Crawford St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a third storey addition (dormers at the northwest, and south portions of the dwelling, partially cantilevered at the southwest portion of the dwelling), and a cantilevered rear third storey balcony with privacy planter.
220 m away · filed Oct 21, 2025 · Approved
360 Montrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey mixed-use building containing one commercial unit (bakery/cafe) located on the ground floor, and three residential dwelling units (occupying the second and third levels) within this building. The existing two-storey mixed-use building (containing three commercial units, and two residential dwelling units) will be demolished. This current application is necessitated to correct and include variances not identified in the recently approved Minor Variance Decision #A0195/25TEY, for a previous proposal of a three-storey mixed-use building with one commercial unit an…
210 m away · filed Sep 19, 2025 · Approved
483 Roxton Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition, a rear three-storey addition (including a basement extension below) with a ground level deck with stairs and a rear third storey balcony, as well as a front partially covered porch with stairs. Also, to construct a rear two-storey detached ancillary building (abutting the laneway) containing a one-car garage and amenity space (on the second level). The existing one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) will be demolished.
110 m away · filed Aug 26, 2025 · Approved
561 Shaw St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition.
240 m away · filed Aug 6, 2025 · Approved
360 Montrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey mixed-use building containing one commercial unit (retail use) located on the ground floor and four residential dwelling units (occupying the second and third levels) within this building. No parking spaces will be provided on this lot. The existing two-storey mixed-use building containing three commercial units, and two residential dwelling units will be demolished.
210 m away · filed Mar 11, 2025 · Approved
360 Montrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-and-one-half-storey mixed-use building with two fourth storey rooftop terraces. There will be one commercial unit (retail use) located on the ground floor and four residential dwelling units (two units occupying the second and third levels, and two units occupying the second, third, and fourth levels) within the building. No parking spaces will be provided on the lot. The existing two-storey mixed-use building containing three commercial units and two residential dwelling units will be demolished.
210 m away · filed Oct 22, 2024 · Refused
626 Crawford St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front basement walkout, a rear two-storey addition with a ground level juliette balcony, and a rear third storey addition with deck. The ancillary building (detached garage in the rear yard, abutting the laneway) will be maintained and unaltered. Also, there will be a total of three residential dwelling units within the main dwelling, on this lot.
100 m away · filed Jul 2, 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.