Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
656A Spadina Ave
The City of Toronto has 1 building permit since 2017 (1 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
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with approved 25-249694 ZMP, to erect and display 8 first party signs (5 wall signs + 3 projecting signs) on the first storey of a mixed-use development. All signs display static with the following dimensions:Wall Signs Sign 1 1.1m L x 7.0m W x 0.13m D x 4.30m Height above Grade, Sign Face area of 7.70 square metres, 1st storey, East elevation, illuminated.Sign 3 0.6m L x 3.31m W x 0.13m D x 3.97m Height above Grade, Sign Face area of 1.99 square metres, 1st storey, North elevation, Illuminated. Sign4 0.15m L x 0.61m W x 0.001m D x 3.56m Height above Grade, Sign Face area of 0.…
Applied Mar 11, 2025 · issued Feb 9, 2026 · Permit 25 127220 DST
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
30 storeys · 472 homes · Mixed use
380 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 12, 2022
- Under review
37 storeys · 366 homes · Mixed use
410 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 7, 2021
- Under review
334-350 Bloor Street West and 2-6 Spadina Road
36 storeys · 431 homes · Mixed use
420 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 27, 2022
- Approved
300 Bloor Street West and 478 Huron Street
34 storeys · 339 homes · Residential
450 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Mar 17, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
250 Robert St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new covered front porch, a rear one and two storey addition (with a basement addition below) at the northwest corner of the dwelling, and a rear third storey addition. Also to construct a rear one-storey ancillary building (shed). The existing rear parking space abutting Barbara Godard Lane will be reduced in length.
190 m away · filed Aug 28, 2026 · Postponed
147 Major St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a two-storey addition (including a basement level) to a portion of the rear south wall. Also, to construct a rear second storey addition (enclosing the balcony into habitable space), and a rear third storey addition with a balcony. The existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage, in the rear yard, abutting the laneway) will be maintained and unaltered.
240 m away · filed Feb 4, 2026 · Approved
356 Huron St · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey detached main dwelling into a mixed-use building through interior alterations to permit a restaurant (café) use within the ground floor of the building. Also, to construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one laneway suite with bedrooms within the basement below) in the rear yard, abutting the Public laneway. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one in the main dwelling and one in the laneway suite).
180 m away · filed Oct 23, 2025 · Approved
108 Harbord St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building by constructing a rear three-storey addition with a ground floor one-car garage (abutting the laneway). The side (east) second and third storey portions of the rear addition will be partially cantilevered above the exterior passageway. The existing office space on the ground floor, as well as the two residential dwelling units on the second and third levels will be maintained.
100 m away · filed Jun 17, 2025 · Approved
648 Spadina Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey commercial building by increasing the permitted non-residential gross floor area for the restaurant use (through interior alterations).
20 m away · filed Sep 15, 2024 · Approved
148 Robert St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a third storey addition.
230 m away · filed Jun 24, 2024 · Approved
202 Robert St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (cantilevered on the north side). Also, to convert the existing side (north) basement walkout into habitable space by removing the stairs and constructing a new roof with skylights.
130 m away · filed Apr 9, 2024 · Approved
161 Robert St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached building by constructing rear partial first storey extensions, a rear second storey addition with terrace, and a rear third-storey addition with terrace.
120 m away · filed Nov 13, 2023 · Application withdrawn
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.