Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
72 Chester Ave
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 (1 still open) and 2 Committee of Adjustment files 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
Small residential project · Garage
Proposed to construct a one-storey rear yard detached garage.
Applied Aug 15, 2025 · issued Aug 29, 2025 · Permit 25 210933 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Revision 01 - Remove laneway suite from original permit# 22 206839 BLD 00 SR-------------------------------------------------------------------Proposal to construct 2 storey rear addition, 3rd floor addition, interior alterations, basement 2nd suite and Laneway suite, new porch, new deck, walk-out basement and terrace.
Applied Feb 14, 2025 · issued Mar 7, 2025 · completed Mar 26, 2025 · Permit 22 206839 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct 2 storey rear addition, 3rd floor addition, interior alterations, basement 2nd suite and Laneway suite, new porch, new deck, walk-out basement and terrace.
Applied Sep 21, 2022 · issued May 29, 2023 · completed Mar 26, 2025 · Permit 22 206839 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct 2 storey rear addition, 3rd floor addition, interior alterations, basement 2nd suite and Laneway suite, new porch, new deck, walk-out basement and terrace.
Applied Sep 21, 2022 · issued May 29, 2023 · completed Mar 26, 2025 · Permit 22 206839 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct 2 storey rear addition, 3rd floor addition, interior alterations, basement 2nd suite and Laneway suite, new porch, new deck, walk-out basement and terrace.
Applied Sep 21, 2022 · issued May 29, 2023 · completed Mar 26, 2025 · 2 homes added · Permit 22 206839 BLD
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 2½-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front porch, a front basement walkout, a rear two-storey addition, a third storey addition, and a third storey rear terrace. In addition, a secondary suite will be created in the basement of the main dwelling and a two-storey ancillary building containing a second storey laneway suite will be constructed in the rear yard, for a total of three dwelling units on the lot.
Decision: Approved (hearing Aug 18, 2021)
Filed Mar 17, 2021 · File A0377/21TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · New R building
To alter the 2½-storey detached house by constructing a front porch, a front basement walkout, a rear two-storey addition with a ground floor deck and a third storey addition with a rear deck. In addition, a secondary suite will be created in the basement of the main dwelling and a two-storey ancillary building containing a second storey laneway suite will be constructed in the rear yard, for a total of three dwelling units on the lot.
Decision: Refused (hearing Feb 4, 2021)
Filed Aug 18, 2020 · File A0711/20TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
6 storeys · 20 homes · Mixed use
450 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 5, 2023
- Approved
954-958 Broadview Avenue and 72 Chester Hill Road
26 storeys · 309 homes · Mixed use
490 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Sep 3, 2025
- Under review
954-958 Broadview Avenue and 72 Chester Hill Road
26 storeys · 310 homes · Mixed use
490 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 17, 2021
- Under review
9 storeys · 107 homes · Mixed use
490 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 13, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
32 Bayfield Cres · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage) by constructing a complete second storey addition (containing one garden suite) with an east side cantilevered portion, and a north side flat roof cantilevered extension. Also, to construct an east side ground floor covered lounge (located below the cantilevered portion of the second level). 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).
250 m away · filed Jul 21, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
82 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing third storey dormers (on the north and south sides), for habitable space within the attic.
20 m away · filed Apr 14, 2026 · Approved
40 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a new rear stone patio with side (north and south) brick walls and side (north and south) and rear (west) stairs. The existing rear ground floor wood deck with stairs will be demolished.
90 m away · filed Mar 20, 2026 · Approved
46 Playter Cres · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a side (west) basement walkout (including a new secondary suite), a front covered porch with stairs, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a rear third storey balcony. Also, to convert the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) into a garden shed. There will be a total of two dwelling units on the lot.
130 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · Approved
36 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a complete third-storey addition (expanding the existing vacant attic space into a full third storey), a rear ground floor deck, and enclosing a portion of the existing front porch with a new basement extension below.
90 m away · filed Aug 18, 2025 · Approved
113 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with front and rear covered porches with stairs, a side (south) bay window, and a rear third storey terrace. Also, to construct an in-ground swimming pool in the rear yard.
130 m away · filed Apr 11, 2025 · Approved
68 Jackman Ave · Consent
To obtain consent for a technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing an easement/right-of-way.
140 m away · filed Mar 6, 2025 · Approved
40 Playter Blvd · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey ground floor addition and a rear third storey dormer addition.
200 m away · filed Jan 29, 2025 · 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.