Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
72 Lowther Ave
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 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.
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a rear 1 storey addition with a second storey roof deck as well as a new ancillary building (one-storey detached garage) in the rear yard of the property.See also 22 21157 ZAP and 23 110712 MV.
Applied Aug 22, 2024 · issued Nov 26, 2024 · completed May 6, 2026 · Permit 24 202268 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct a rear 1 storey addition with a second storey roof deck as well as a new ancillary building (one-storey detached garage) in the rear yard of the property.See also 22 21157 ZAP and 23 110712 MV.
Applied Aug 22, 2024 · issued Nov 26, 2024 · completed May 6, 2026 · Permit 24 202268 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services · Back water valve (Sewer only)
Supply and install sanitary line BWV
Applied Sep 25, 2023 · issued Oct 3, 2023 · completed Jul 29, 2025 · Permit 23 206902 DRN
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 two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition with a second storey roof deck and a ground level water feature (small reflecting pool). Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard of the property.
Decision: Approved (hearing May 10, 2023)
Filed Feb 6, 2023 · File A0172/23TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under appeal
28 storeys · 398 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed May 17, 2021
- Under review
42 homes · Residential
340 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Oct 29, 2021
- Under review
36 storeys · 426 homes · Residential
340 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Aug 26, 2026
- Under appeal
36 storeys · Not stated in the file
340 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Oct 1, 2021
- Approved
300 Bloor Street West and 478 Huron Street
34 storeys · 339 homes · Residential
390 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Mar 17, 2026
- Approved
33-49 Avenue Road and 136-150 Yorkville Avenue
31 storeys · Mixed use
390 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 28, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
13 Admiral Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey rooftop deck.
90 m away · filed Jul 8, 2026 · Approved
33 Lowther Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition, rear second and third storey juliet balconies, and a rear basement walkout.
240 m away · filed May 8, 2026 · Approved
64 Prince Arthur Ave · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for a 13-storey mixed-use building with a three-level underground garage (approved by Site Specific Zoning By-Law 1144-2023), by increasing the number of storeys and building height from 13-storeys (43 m) to 15-storeys (55 m), increasing the permitted gross floor area, as well as reducing setbacks, minimum separations distances, and the number of parking spaces. A type "C" loading space will be provided and parking space access will be provided by a vehicular elevator. There will be a total of 40 residential dwelling units within the building on the lot.
110 m away · filed Jun 9, 2025 · Approved
91 Bedford Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard with access from Elgin Avenue by raising a portion of the roof to construct a new skylight on the roof. Also, to construct a new ancillary building (garbage shed) in the rear yard.
180 m away · filed Jun 5, 2025 · Approved
83 Lowther Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing townhouse dwelling (containing six split levels) by constructing a front dormer with a balcony, and a rear addition with a deck, on the sixth level.
90 m away · filed Apr 24, 2025 · Approved
145 St George St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific By-law 750-2023) for the 12-storey apartment building by increasing building heights and gross floor area, and reducing building setbacks and amenity gross floor area. A related Site Plan Application (21 155930 STE 11 SA) is currently under review.
130 m away · filed Apr 24, 2025 · Refused
36 Prince Arthur Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-and-one-half-storey commercial building (eating establishment) into a mixed-use building by constructing a rear five-storey addition. This altered building will contain one non-residential unit (including one bar/pub, and five office spaces), one residential dwelling unit (to be located on the fifth storey), side (west) third and fourth storey terraces, a side (east) fifth storey terraces, a rear parking pad (for one visitor parking space and one accessible parking space), and a rear yard ancillary building (waste and recyclable material storage shed). This existin…
220 m away · filed Oct 10, 2024 · Approved
38 Elgin Ave · Minor variance
To install a front yard parking pad.
240 m away · filed Apr 15, 2024 · Postponed
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.