Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
85 MacDonell Ave
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 (5 still open) and 2 Committee of Adjustment files 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.
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
REV 01: revised HVAC design to use existing furnace for rear additionHVAC - Proposal to reconstruct the 1 storey rear addition with a new green roof, new rear deck and reconstruct the detached carport.See also 24 101372 ZAP and 24 151112 MV.
Applied Jun 26, 2026 · issued Jul 14, 2026 · Permit 25 249671 HVA (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REV 01: Revision to 25 249671 BLD 00 SR & 25 249671 HVA 00 MS for site conditions and small design changes, revised HVAC design to use existing furnace for rear addition. New rear shed & greenhouse (12.23m2) attached to previously permitted (25 249671 BLD 00 SR) garage.Proposal to reconstruct the 1 storey rear addition with a new green roof, new rear deck and reconstruct the detached carport.See also 24 101372 ZAP and 24 151112 MV.
Applied Jun 26, 2026 · issued Aug 31, 2026 · Permit 25 249671 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to reconstruct the 1 storey rear addition with a new green roof, new rear deck and reconstruct the detached carport.See also 24 101372 ZAP and 24 151112 MV.
Applied Nov 5, 2025 · issued Nov 21, 2025 · Permit 25 249671 PLB
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to reconstruct the 1 storey rear addition with a new green roof, new rear deck and reconstruct the detached carport.See also 24 101372 ZAP and 24 151112 MV.
Applied Nov 5, 2025 · issued Nov 21, 2025 · Permit 25 249671 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to reconstruct the 1 storey rear addition with a new green roof, new rear deck and reconstruct the detached carport.See also 24 101372 ZAP and 24 151112 MV.
Applied Nov 5, 2025 · issued Nov 25, 2025 · Permit 25 249671 HVA
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 · Other
To construct a new rear one-storey semi-detached ancillary building (greenhouse and storage shed), abutting the side (north) lot line and adjacent to the existing carport.
Decision: Approved (hearing May 13, 2026)
Filed Mar 31, 2026 · File A0238/26TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · R addition
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition, and a rear ground floor deck (which will be partially covered). Also, to construct a new carport in the rear yard (which will be accessed from the rear mutual easement/right-of-way). The existing rear one-storey addition and carport will be demolished.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 17, 2024)
Filed May 19, 2024 · File A0463/24TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
6 storeys · 29 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Mar 24, 2021
- Under review
12 storeys · 249 homes · Mixed use
320 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 17, 2023
- Approved
7 storeys · 47 homes · Mixed use
350 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
440 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 17, 2026
- Under review
1303-1337 Queen Street West and 220 Cowan Avenue
16 storeys · 175 homes · Mixed use
460 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 11, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
93 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear ground floor deck with stairs, as well as a one-storey side (south) addition above the existing basement walkout, which were constructed beyond/without an authorized building permit.
30 m away · filed Jul 28, 2026 · Approved
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).
150 m away · filed Jan 8, 2026 · Approved
70 Lansdowne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and one-half-storey townhouse dwelling with four existing dwelling units by converting the basement (currently unfinished) into one new dwelling unit through interior alterations. There will be no exterior alterations. There will be a total of five dwelling units on this lot.
50 m away · filed Dec 1, 2025 · 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).
200 m away · filed Nov 26, 2025 · Approved
19 Galley Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front covered porch extension, a rear two-storey addition with a partially covered ground floor deck, and a third storey addition. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
200 m away · filed Nov 10, 2025 · Approved
21 Galley Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third floor addition, and rear ground floor deck with stairs. The existing rear one-storey addition with stairs will be demolished.
200 m away · filed May 6, 2025 · Approved
126 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To construct a one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard, abutting the private laneway.
150 m away · filed Jan 24, 2025 · Approved
42 Pearson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (to replace the existing rear one-storey addition), a rear third storey addition, and a rear ground floor deck with stairs. Also, to construct a two-storey ancillary building (one-car garage with one laneway suite above) in the rear of the property, abutting the lane. There will be a total of three dwelling units on the lot (two units within the main house and one unit within the laneway suite).
200 m away · filed Oct 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.