Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
78 Fern Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 (5 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
Small residential project · Porch
Proposal for a front wood porch and stairs with roof posts.
Applied Jul 15, 2019 · issued Jul 22, 2019 · Permit 19 189268 BLD
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Walk-Out stair
Proposal for a front basement walkout in existing single family dwelling - row house.
Applied Apr 27, 2016 · issued Dec 23, 2016 · Permit 16 146940 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to underpin the basement and bench foot one of the partywalls of the existing single family dwelling.
Applied Feb 16, 2016 · issued Feb 16, 2016 · Permit 16 109499 PLB
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Underpinning
Proposal to underpin the basement and bench foot one of the partywalls of the existing single family dwelling.
Applied Jan 27, 2016 · issued Feb 1, 2016 · Permit 16 109499 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to underpin the basement and bench foot one of the partywalls of the existing single family dwelling.
Applied Jan 27, 2016 · issued Feb 23, 2016 · completed Feb 14, 2018 · Permit 16 109499 DRN
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Garage
To construct a new detached garage at the rear
Applied Oct 22, 2007 · issued Oct 24, 2007 · Permit 07 272002 BLD
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
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
46 Fermanagh Ave · Minor variance
220 m away · filed Sep 24, 2026 · Accepted
44 Fermanagh Ave · Minor variance
220 m away · filed Sep 24, 2026 · Accepted
112 Wright Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by increasing the building height of the front third storey with a new sloped roof. Also, to construct a rear two-storey addition (including basement) with a ground floor deck and stairs, and a rear vehicular parking space, abutting the laneway.
140 m away · filed Sep 8, 2026 · Tentatively scheduled
223 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
120 m away · filed May 13, 2026 · Withdrawn
223 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
120 m away · filed May 13, 2026 · Withdrawn
223 Sorauren Ave · Consent
120 m away · filed May 13, 2026 · Withdrawn
93 Wright Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear third floor addition, and rear third floor deck, which were constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to permit the existing front one-storey addition (porch enclosure into habitable space), which was constructed beyond the limits of an authorized building permit. There will be one residential dwelling unit on this lot.
70 m away · filed Mar 19, 2026 · Approved
54 Wright Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a new covered front porch with stairs, a front second storey addition with a third storey balcony above, a rear at-grade patio, a rear second floor deck with stairs, and a rear third storey bay window. Also, to convert the existing front integral garage into habitable space.
190 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · 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.