Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
8 Laxton Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 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
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to convert the existing rear yard detached private garage into a new two storey Garden Suite. See also 24 161405 ZAP.
Applied Apr 11, 2025 · issued Apr 28, 2025 · completed Sep 4, 2025 · Permit 24 207333 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to convert the existing rear yard detached private garage into a new two storey Garden Suite. See also 24 161405 ZAP.
Applied Apr 11, 2025 · issued Apr 22, 2025 · completed Sep 4, 2025 · Permit 24 207333 PLB
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Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to convert the existing rear yard detached private garage into a new two storey Garden Suite. See also 24 161405 ZAP.
Applied Apr 11, 2025 · issued Apr 30, 2025 · completed Sep 26, 2025 · Permit 24 207333 DRN
- Closed
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Proposal to convert the existing rear yard detached private garage into a new two storey Garden Suite. See also 24 161405 ZAP.
Applied Sep 3, 2024 · issued Dec 18, 2024 · completed Sep 26, 2025 · 1 home added · Permit 24 207333 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct interior alterations to convert a triplex to a 4 unit building
Applied Mar 22, 2024 · issued Jul 23, 2024 · completed Nov 8, 2024 · Permit 24 128537 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Interior alterations
Proposal to construct interior alterations to convert a triplex to a 4 unit building
Applied Mar 22, 2024 · issued Jul 23, 2024 · completed Nov 8, 2024 · 1 home added · Permit 24 128537 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 · New R building
To alter the existing rear yard two-storey ancillary building (detached garage) by converting the existing garage into habitable space (for one garden suite). There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on the lot (four units in the detached main dwelling, as approved by Building Permit # 24 128537 BLD 00 SR, and one unit in the garden suite).
Decision: Approved (hearing Nov 20, 2024)
Filed Aug 29, 2024 · File A0777/24TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
12 storeys · 249 homes · Mixed use
70 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 17, 2023
- Approved
6 storeys · 29 homes · Mixed use
110 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Mar 24, 2021
- Approved
7 storeys · 47 homes · Mixed use
220 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 24, 2021
- Approved
89-91 Beaty Avenue and 1497-1501 Queen Street West
7 storeys · 141 homes · Mixed use
230 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 17, 2026
- Approved
10-12 Maynard Avenue and 1464 King Street West
13 storeys · Mixed use
290 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Dec 27, 2024
- Under review
3 storeys · 14 homes · Residential
290 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 27, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
1375 Queen St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the mixed-use development which is currently under construction, ((approved as 8-storeys under Site Specific Zoning By-law 413-2024(OLT)), and increased to 9-storeys ((29.41 m in building height) excluding the Mechanical Penthouse, as approved under Minor Variance Decision A0905/24TEY)) by currently increasing the building height to 10-storeys ((33.46 m in building height) including the Mechanical Penthouse, and one new residential unit)), increasing the maximum gross floor area, altering the minimum building setbacks, and reducing the indoor and outdoor…
240 m away · filed Jun 18, 2026 · Approved
5 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites), abutting the laneway, in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached residential apartment building. There will be two south side ground floor main entrances with stairs, and a second storey terrace. Also, there will be a total of nine residential dwelling units on this lot (seven units within the main building, and two units within the ancillary building).
230 m away · filed May 1, 2026 · Refused
46 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with front and rear basement walkouts, front and rear porches with stairs, and front and rear balconies on the second and third storeys. The second storey will be cantilevered on the north side of the building. Also, to construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one garden suite), in the rear yard. There will be a total of seven residential dwelling units on this lot (six units within the main building, and one unit within the ancillary building).
240 m away · filed Jan 8, 2026 · Approved
29 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition with deck, and a rear second storey balcony extension. Also, to maintain the existing side (south) covered porch with stairs, a side (south) second storey balcony, and a rear third storey balcony. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the basement level, one unit occupying the ground level, and one unit occupying the second and third levels).
190 m away · filed Nov 26, 2025 · Approved
5 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites with a basement walkout), in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached apartment building, abutting the side laneway. There will be a total of nine residential dwelling units on this lot (seven units within the main building and two units within the ancillary building).
230 m away · filed May 13, 2025 · Approved
1375 Queen St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 413-2024(OLT)) for an eight-storey mixed-use building, by increasing the building height, reducing the rear building step-back above the fifth storey, reducing the outdoor amenity space, and eliminating on-site parking. There is an active Site Plan Control Application (File Number 21 251366 STE 04 SA), which is currently being reviewed and considered.
240 m away · filed Oct 17, 2024 · Approved
1427 Queen St W · Minor variance
To permit a rear outdoor patio, which will be operated in conjunction with the proposed rear outdoor patio of the existing eating establishment located at 1407 Queen Street West (Loga¿s Corner).
140 m away · filed Jul 31, 2024 · Application withdrawn
1407 Queen St W · Minor variance
To permit the existing rear outdoor patio on this subject lot.
140 m away · filed Jul 5, 2024 · Deferred
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.