Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
83 Lowther Ave
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 (3 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.
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct sixth floor addtion, reduce third floor and complete interior alterations.
Applied Sep 18, 2025 · issued Oct 8, 2025 · Permit 25 227376 HVA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct sixth floor addtion, reduce third floor and complete interior alterations.
Applied Sep 18, 2025 · issued Oct 8, 2025 · Permit 25 227376 PLB
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct third floor addtion, reduce second floor and complete interior alterations.
Applied Sep 18, 2025 · issued Oct 8, 2025 · Permit 25 227376 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 · R addition
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.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jun 11, 2025)
Filed Apr 24, 2025 · File A0299/25TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under appeal
28 storeys · 398 homes · Mixed use
60 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed May 17, 2021
- Under review
42 homes · Residential
300 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Oct 29, 2021
- Under review
36 storeys · 426 homes · Residential
310 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Aug 26, 2026
- Under appeal
36 storeys · Not stated in the file
310 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Oct 1, 2021
- Approved
300 Bloor Street West and 478 Huron Street
34 storeys · 339 homes · Residential
310 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Mar 17, 2026
- Approved
33-49 Avenue Road and 136-150 Yorkville Avenue
31 storeys · Mixed use
400 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.
180 m away · filed Jul 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.
30 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.
250 m away · filed Jun 5, 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.
50 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…
200 m away · filed Oct 10, 2024 · Approved
23 Bedford Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey building containing office and residential uses, by removing the existing covered parking area between the east and west wing of the building and constructing a ground floor addition for new infilled office space with a new lobby entrance. One parking space will be provided on-site.
170 m away · filed Apr 5, 2023 · Approved
72 Lowther Ave · Minor variance
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.
90 m away · filed Feb 6, 2023 · Approved
33 Prince Arthur Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way.
230 m away · filed Jan 4, 2023 · 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.