686 Queen St W

Building permits

Every permit the City lists for this address since 2017, and any still open from before, newest first.

• New building

  REVISION - as per the attached Cover LetterProposal to construct a new two story retail bulding.

  Applied Sep 2, 2026 · Permit 26 211286 BLD (revision 01)

  Examiner's notice sent

• New building

  Proposal to construct a new two story retail bulding.

  Applied Jul 30, 2026 · issued Aug 25, 2026 · Permit 26 211286 BLD

  Inspections under way

• Addition or alteration · Multiple projects

  REV: Demolish existing exterior wall and build new CMU wall; revised roof structure into timber with T&G sheathingProposal for addition to construct and indoor storey.

  Applied Jul 8, 2026 · Permit 26 134860 BLD (revision 01)

  Under review

• Addition or alteration · Multiple projects

  Proposal for addition to construct and indoor storey.

  Applied Mar 26, 2026 · issued May 28, 2026 · Permit 26 134860 BLD

  Inspections under way

• Designated structure · Sign building permit related

  To erect and display one illuminated wall sign & two roof signs.**JOHN FLUEVOG BOOTS**

  Applied May 1, 2017 · issued May 15, 2017 · completed May 30, 2017 · Permit 17 130960 DST

  Closed

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.

• Minor variance · R addition

  To construct a new one-storey detached commercial (retail) building with a mezzanine level at the rear portion of the building.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Feb 18, 2026)

  Filed Dec 12, 2025 · File A0913/25TEY

  Closed

What’s planned nearby

Development sites within 500 m

• 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West

  29 storeys · 384 homes · Mixed use

  310 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 29, 2022

  Approved

• 141-161 Bathurst Street and 579-591 Richmond Street West

  12 storeys · Non-residential

  360 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021

  Under review

• 778-788 King Street West

  18 storeys · 342 homes · Mixed use

  380 m away · Site plan · Refused · filed Aug 11, 2023

  Refused

• 555 Richmond Street West

  16 storeys · 139 homes · Mixed use

  430 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 25, 2022

  Under review

• 689 King Street West

  18 storeys · Not stated in the file

  490 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 11, 2022

  Under review

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

• 157 Wolseley St · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a new partial rear two-storey addition (to replace the existing partial rear two-storey addition) and a rear stone patio. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) will be demolished.

  140 m away · filed May 29, 2026 · Approved

• 736 Richmond St W · Minor variance

  To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.

  100 m away · filed Feb 27, 2026 · Approved

• 734 Adelaide St W · Minor variance

  To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (to contain a yoga studio), in the rear yard of the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling. This new ancillary building will not be used for habitable space. The existing rear storage shed will be demolished.

  230 m away · filed Sep 29, 2025 · Approved

• 22 Manning Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (fourplex) with a front ground floor covered porch with stairs leading to basement and second floor, a front second and third floor balconies and three rear decks (at all three levels) with exterior staircases (leading to all levels including basement level). The existing rear ancillary building (detached garage) will be demolished. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on this lot.

  110 m away · filed May 27, 2025 · Approved

• 750 Richmond St W · Minor variance

  To permit a home occupation for music instruction and training use (piano lessons), located on the ground level of the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling.

  130 m away · filed Sep 4, 2024 · Approved

• 701 Queen St W · Minor variance

  To construct a new three-storey attached mixed-use building, abutting a rear lane, with a rear ground floor patio, a rear second floor partially covered deck with stairs, and a rear third floor deck with stairs. There will be a total of three units within the mixed-use building (one commercial unit on the and basement and first storey, one residential dwelling unit on the second storey, and one residential dwelling unit on the third storey) and no visitor parking spaces will be provided.

  190 m away · filed Aug 18, 2024 · Approved

• 51 Robinson St · Minor variance

  To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (garden suite in the rear yard, abutting Palmerston Road) of the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling and one unit within the ancillary building).

  180 m away · filed Aug 18, 2024 · Approved

• 16 Crocker Ave · Minor variance

  To legalize and to maintain the new three-storey detached dwelling (containing three dwelling units) currently under construction, as approved under TLAB Decision Order 22 202596 S45 10, which was constructed beyond the limits of an approved building permit.

  220 m away · filed Jul 7, 2024 · Approved

Everything planned in Spadina-Fort York