Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
8 Wellesley St E
The City of Toronto has 24 building permits since 2017 (9 still open) 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.
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Designated structure · Sign building permit related
Application for a permit to erect and display one first party wall sign, displaying static copy and illuminated, erected at the first storey.Dimensions:Wall sign: 1.35m L x 5.18 W x 0.13m D at a height of 5.31 on the west elevation.** CANNA CABANA**
Applied Jan 10, 2024 · issued Jan 16, 2024 · completed Jan 23, 2025 · Permit 24 103097 DST
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
The proposal contains two illuminated overhanging structure signs, two non-illuminated projecting signs and two non-illuminated window signs, all displaying static copy and erected at the first storey of the building at above noted premises.Dimensions:Overhanging structure signs:Sign 1: 0.98m L x 1.30m W x 0.08m D at a height of 5.39m, on the west elevation,Sign 2: 0.98m L x 1.30m W x 0.08m D at a height of 5.39m, on the south elevation.Projecting signs:Sign 3: 0.81m L x 0.97m W x 0.05m D at a height of 3.78m, on the south elevation.Sign 4: 0.81m L x 0.97m W x 0.05m D at a height of 3.78m, on…
Applied Feb 16, 2023 · issued May 8, 2023 · completed Feb 27, 2024 · Permit 23 114648 DST
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alteration to vacant unit 104 to construct coffee shop (Starbucks)Work includes: minor demo, new partitions, new fixtures, equipment and finishes. Washrooms remain as is.
Applied Jun 14, 2022 · issued Jul 14, 2022 · Permit 22 160249 HVA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alteration to vacant unit 104 to construct coffee shop (Starbucks)Work includes: minor demo, new partitions, new fixtures, equipment and finishes. Washrooms remain as is.
Applied Jun 14, 2022 · issued Jul 14, 2022 · Permit 22 160249 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alteration to vacant unit 104 to construct coffee shop (Starbucks)Work includes: minor demo, new partitions, new fixtures, equipment and finishes. Washrooms remain as is.
Applied Jun 10, 2022 · issued Jul 14, 2022 · Permit 22 160249 BLD
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - proposal for interior alterations to Bubble Tea take out. unit 103
Applied Aug 10, 2021 · issued May 8, 2025 · Permit 21 196434 PLB
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - proposal for interior alterations to Bubble Tea take out. unit 103
Applied Aug 10, 2021 · issued May 8, 2025 · Permit 21 196434 HVA
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to an existing ground floor retail unit for a new tenant: Take-out Bubble Tea Shop - 'Yo!Tea', Unit 103. (Convenience address: 563 Yonge St.)
Applied Aug 10, 2021 · issued May 8, 2025 · Permit 21 196434 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - proposal for interior alterations for dental office unit 105A
Applied Aug 9, 2021 · issued Oct 19, 2021 · completed Jul 11, 2022 · Permit 21 195638 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - proposal for interior alterations for dental office unit 105A
Applied Aug 9, 2021 · issued Oct 19, 2021 · completed Aug 9, 2022 · Permit 21 195638 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Change of use
proposal for interior alterations to convert to a dental office - unit 105A
Applied Aug 9, 2021 · issued Oct 19, 2021 · Permit 21 195638 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revision for new kitchen exhaust hood to include ecology unit. Tenant is Funnel Cake Express.HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations on the ground floor (Unit 105).
Applied Aug 30, 2017 · issued Sep 5, 2017 · completed Feb 27, 2018 · Permit 17 115540 HVA (revision 01)
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- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
Proposed new kitchen exhaust hood to include ecology unit. Revision to permit 16-222943 HVC - Hala Guy Restaurant
Applied Aug 18, 2017 · completed Aug 30, 2017 · Permit 17 218883 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing retail space on the ground floor. Unit 103. Tenant - "IQOS". CONVENIENCE ADDRESS - 563 YONGE STREET.
Applied Jul 12, 2017 · issued Aug 3, 2017 · completed Nov 13, 2017 · Permit 17 196985 PLB
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Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to existing retail space on the ground floor. Unit 103. Tenant - "IQOS". CONVENIENCE ADDRESS - 563 YONGE STREET.
Applied Jul 12, 2017 · issued Jul 14, 2017 · completed Feb 20, 2018 · Permit 17 196985 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to existing retail space on the ground floor. Unit 103. Tenant - "IQOS". CONVENIENCE ADDRESS - 563 YONGE STREET.
Applied Jul 12, 2017 · issued Aug 3, 2017 · completed Oct 24, 2017 · Permit 17 196985 HVA
- Work not started
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Proposal to replace existing fire alarm control equipment
Applied Apr 23, 2017 · issued Apr 25, 2017 · Permit 17 147784 FSU
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations on the ground floor (Unit 105).
Applied Feb 10, 2017 · issued Feb 17, 2017 · Permit 17 115540 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations on the ground floor (Unit 105).
Applied Feb 10, 2017 · issued Mar 13, 2017 · completed Feb 27, 2018 · Permit 17 115540 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations on the ground floor (Unit 105).
Applied Feb 10, 2017 · issued Mar 13, 2017 · completed Mar 1, 2018 · Permit 17 115540 PLB
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with a restaurant on the first storey, proposal to erect and display one illuminated wall sign displaying static copy on the west elevation. The proposed sign is 1.22 metres vertically by 5.23 metres horizontally at a height of 5.0 metres above grade.**The Halal Guys**
Applied Jan 9, 2017 · issued Jan 20, 2017 · completed Apr 6, 2017 · Permit 17 101000 DST
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Includes a kitchen exhaustProposal for interior alterations to convert existing vacant retail unit on the ground floor to a restaurantwith 30 seats - "Hala Guy Restaurant"Convenience address is 563 Yonge St.
Applied Sep 14, 2016 · issued Nov 1, 2016 · completed Apr 19, 2017 · Permit 16 222943 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing vacant retail unit on the ground floor to a restaurantwith 30 seats - "Hala Guy Restaurant"Convenience address is 563 Yonge St.
Applied Sep 14, 2016 · issued Nov 1, 2016 · completed Jul 10, 2017 · Permit 16 222943 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing vacant retail unit on the ground floor to a restaurantwith 30 seats - "Hala Guy Restaurant"Convenience address is 563 Yonge St.
Applied Sep 14, 2016 · issued Nov 1, 2016 · completed Apr 4, 2017 · Permit 16 222943 PLB
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.
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Minor variance · Other
To permit an increase to the maximum permitted gross floor area for restaurant uses within the existing 11-storey mixed-use building.
Decision: Approved (hearing Apr 27, 2022)
Filed Jan 27, 2022 · File A0136/22TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
- Under review
530-550 Yonge Street, 6-8 Breadalbane Street and 145 St Luke Lane
67 storeys · 860 homes · Mixed use
130 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 8, 2024
- Approved
- Approved
56 storeys · 532 homes · Residential
160 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 4, 2023
- Under review
510-528 Yonge Street and 7 Breadalbane Street
59 storeys · 587 homes · Mixed use
180 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 24, 2021
- Under review
49 storeys · 439 homes · Residential
190 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 14, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
555 Yonge St · Consent
To obtain consent for the purpose of a stratified lot addition (air-rights) above an elevation of 152.89 m of the property municipally known as 555 Yonge Street. Also, to maintain the existing reciprocal easement/right-of-way.
50 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · Approved
12 Wellesley St W · Consent
To obtain consent for a stratified severance of an existing retail unit located on the ground floor (including the heritage wall located along the west façade of the building), into two parcels (units), for separate ownership. Also, to maintain the existing easements/rights-of-way.
90 m away · filed Feb 18, 2026 · Approved
20 Maitland St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 88-2023(OLT)) for the 40-storey mixed-use building (which is currently under construction), by increasing the residential gross floor area, building height (41-storeys; 123.5 m to 127.6 m and 129.2 m to 133.6 m), and the height of the elevator overrun projection. There will be a total of 516 residential dwelling units on this site.
150 m away · filed Feb 4, 2026 · Approved
26 Maitland St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the 40-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 88-2023) by increasing the total number of residential dwelling units, the overall and residential gross floor area, the building height, and the maximum projection height of an elevator overrun. Also, to reduce the total number of residential dwelling units with 3 or more bedrooms, the required amenity space, and the total number of residential visitor parking spaces. The new 45-storey mixed-use building (excluding the mechanical penthouse) will have a total of 572 residenti…
160 m away · filed Feb 28, 2025 · Approved
510 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 193-2024(OLT)), for a new 59-storey mixed-use building, by permitting a private student residence use on this lot. There will be a total of 587 residential dwelling units within this building.
200 m away · filed Oct 11, 2024 · Approved
577 Yonge St · Minor variance
To permit the following uses within the existing four-storey non-residential building: a nightclub use within the basement, eating establishment use on the ground level, retail store use on the second level, place of assembly use on the third level, and recreation use on the fourth level.
60 m away · filed Aug 23, 2024 · Approved
7 Gloucester St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots. The existing easements/rights-of-way will be maintained and unaltered. The existing 44-storey mixed-use building (also on the lot) will be maintained and unaltered. This building is under a condo ownership and requires a variance to the Zoning By-law as outlined in Minor Variance Application A0653/24TEY.
150 m away · filed Jul 23, 2024 · Approved
593 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the site (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 778-2016(OMB)), for the existing 44-storey mixed-use building, by constructing mezzanine space. Also, to convert the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouses (located at the northeast corner on this lot, municipally known as 7 and 9 Gloucester Street) into mixed-use buildings, and to increase the non-residential gross floor areas.
120 m away · filed Jul 23, 2024 · 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.