Toronto address · Ward 9, Davenport
856 College St
The City of Toronto has 4 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.
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations to convert an existing residential dwelling unit into a new office suite in an existing multiple unit building.
Applied Dec 31, 2018 · issued Feb 8, 2019 · 1 home removed · Permit 18 272851 BLD
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services · Inside and outside drains
Stand alone drain permit to install underground water service in an existing ground floor restaurant, "The Caledonian".
Applied Jul 28, 2010 · issued Jul 29, 2010 · Permit 10 229607 STS
- Closed (dormant)
Plumbing · Fixtures/Roof Drains: other
Stand alone plumbing permit to install 2 fixtures in an existing ground floor restaurant, "The Caledonian".
Applied Jul 28, 2010 · issued Jul 29, 2010 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 10 229601 PSA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Build a two(2) storey addition at front , make interior alterations to the ground floor to maintain existing restaurant, (no patio)
Applied Feb 22, 2010 · issued Jul 30, 2010 · Permit 10 121423 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 · Other
To continue to operate the outdoor restaurant patio in the rear yard. Committee of Adjustment Decision A079/16TEY permitted the operation of an outdoor patio for a period of five years, which expires on November 2, 2021.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 7, 2021)
Filed Mar 1, 2021 · File A0284/21TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
- Under appeal
- Approved
6 storeys · 19 homes · Residential
380 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Jul 10, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
894 College St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey mixed-used builiding by constructing a rear three-storey addition. Also, to construct a mechanical room and stairwells on the roof.
160 m away · filed Sep 4, 2026 · Postponed
409 Ossington Ave · Consent
To obtain consent for the technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing two residential lots which merged on title.
160 m away · filed Feb 5, 2026 · Approved
186 Roxton Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a side (south) one-storey addition, a rear two-storey addition (above with a portion of the existing one-storey), and a partial third storey addition (dormer) with a rear (west) deck. Also, to alter the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage in the rear yard, abutting the lane) by reducing a front (east) portion of the building (storage shed), and to construct a front (east) canopy structure (awning).
190 m away · filed Dec 4, 2025 · Approved
260 Roxton Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing rear one and two-storey additions, a rear second floor deck (above the new rear one-storey addition), and a rear ground floor deck. The existing rear one-storey addition, and rear ground floor deck will be demolished.
160 m away · filed May 9, 2025 · Approved
47 Delaware Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front one-storey addition (first storey balcony enclosure), and a rear two-storey addition with stairs. The existing rear deck, stairs, and basement walkout will be demolished.
220 m away · filed Jan 23, 2025 · Approved
63 Shannon St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front second storey addition (above the existing one-storey) with a balcony, a complete third storey addition with a rear balcony, and a rear ground floor deck. Also, there will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one primary unit, and one secondary suite (located within the basement)).
210 m away · filed Sep 26, 2024 · Approved
30 Delaware Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling (duplex) by constructing one-storey additions to the south side and rear, and a rear third storey partial addition with a basement walkout, a patio, a second storey deck with staircase, and a third storey roof deck.
200 m away · filed Mar 22, 2024 · Approved
513 Ossington Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (one laneway suite), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. The existing fourplex dwelling will be maintained and unaltered.
230 m away · filed Mar 8, 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.