8 Richard Ave

Building permits

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

• Small residential project · Multiple projects

  Proposal to construct a rear deck, rebuild front veranda, replace exterior finish, and rebuild retaining wall.

  Applied Aug 29, 2019 · issued Sep 10, 2019 · Permit 19 213589 BLD

  Inspections under way

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

• 1291-1311 Gerrard Street East and 243-247 Greenwood Avenue

  12 storeys · 289 homes · Mixed use

  50 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 4, 2023

  Under review

• 1400 Gerrard Street East

  7 storeys · 19 homes · Mixed use

  320 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 2, 2022

  Under review

• 1761-1763 Dundas Street East

  4 storeys · 26 homes · Residential

  460 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 11, 2022

  Under review

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

• 1250 Gerrard St E · Minor variance

  To alter the existing three-storey mixed-use rowhouse dwelling by constructing a rear three-storey addition with a basement walkout, and an exterior fire escape staircase leading to all the levels. Also, to construct one ground level office space, and four residential dwelling units within this dwelling. There will be a total of five bicycle parking spaces provided in the rear yard. The existing ground level commercial space (coin laundry facility) will be maintained and unaltered.

  120 m away · filed Jan 8, 2026 · Approved

• 44 Sandford Ave · Minor variance

  To legalize and to maintain a one-storey detached ancillary building (containing one laneway suite) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. This ancillary building was constructed without an authorized building permit.

  240 m away · filed Nov 12, 2025 · Approved

• 22 Athletic Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by enclosing the existing front porch (for habitable space) as well as to construct a new porch with stairs anda rear ground floor deck with stairs.

  80 m away · filed Jul 24, 2025 · Approved

• 104 Billings Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front one-storey addition (porch enclosure).

  180 m away · filed Jan 7, 2025 · Approved

• 37 Richard Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by enclosing the existing front porch for habitable space. Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary building (detached garage), in the rear yard (abutting Hertle Avenue), with a new driveway that will extend from the front lot line to the rear garage.

  110 m away · filed Nov 15, 2024 · Approved

• 23 Richard Ave · Minor variance

  To permit the one-storey ancillary building (one-car detached garage) in the rear yard of the property, which is currently under construction.

  60 m away · filed Mar 27, 2024 · Approved

• 13 Richard Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling (containing an existing basement secondary suite) by constructing a rear second storey addition (cantilevered at the rear and east side) above the existing rear one-storey addition, and a third storey addition above the existing two-storey portion of the dwelling.

  40 m away · filed Mar 15, 2024 · Approved

• 42 Sandford Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground level deck, and a front basement walkout entry and stairs. Also, to reconstruct the front enclosed porch and stairs. The existing rear ancillary building (detached garage) will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot.

  240 m away · filed Mar 6, 2024 · Approved

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