Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
856 Shaw St
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 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.
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Interior alterations to semi- detached dwelling.
Applied Jun 29, 2016 · issued Jun 29, 2016 · completed Feb 9, 2017 · Permit 16 136750 DRN
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to semi- detached dwelling.
Applied Apr 6, 2016 · issued Apr 12, 2016 · completed May 1, 2017 · Permit 16 136750 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to semi- detached dwelling.
Applied Apr 6, 2016 · issued Apr 12, 2016 · completed May 1, 2017 · Permit 16 136750 BLD
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
No rezoning, site plan, subdivision or condominium file open within 500 m, and no pre-construction project on the site.
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
778 Crawford St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition with basement, and a rear second storey balcony.
160 m away · filed Jan 16, 2026 · Approved
752 Crawford St · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard, abutting Sandra Shamas Lane.
230 m away · filed Jan 8, 2025 · Approved
61 Pendrith St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition, and a rear two-storey addition with a third storey terrace above. Also, to reduce the size of the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage in the rear yard, abutting the side (east) laneway).
240 m away · filed Jan 6, 2025 · Approved
877 Ossington Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey building (sixplex) with front and rear below-grade and at-grade patios, front balconies on all storeys (first storey to third storey), rear first and second storey balconies as well as a side (south) uncovered ramp leading to the platform of the recessed portion of the building which provides six separate unit side entrances. Also to construct a rear ancillary structure (a storage enclosure for waste and 5 stacked bicycle parking spaces). A total of six residential dwelling units will be located on this lot.
160 m away · filed Dec 2, 2024 · Approved
828 Shaw St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into three residential lots, and to create/maintain easements/rights-of-way.
90 m away · filed Nov 7, 2024 · Approved
828 Shaw St · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey apartment building with a total of 12 residential dwelling units, on Lots 1, 2, and 3. This lot (Lot 3) will contain a fourplex with a covered front porch with stairs, a rear sunken patio, and a rear exterior staircase (which will lead to each dwelling unit). There will be a total of 4 residential dwelling units on this lot.
90 m away · filed Nov 7, 2024 · Approved
828 Shaw St · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey apartment building with a total of 12 residential dwelling units, on Lots 1, 2, and 3. This lot (Lot 2) will contain a fourplex with a covered front porch with stairs, a rear sunken patio, and a rear exterior staircase (which will lead to each dwelling unit). There will be a total of 4 residential dwelling units on this lot.
90 m away · filed Nov 7, 2024 · Approved
828 Shaw St · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey apartment building with a total of 12 residential dwelling units, on Lots 1, 2, and 3. This lot (Lot 1) will contain a fourplex with a covered front porch with stairs, a rear sunken patio, and a rear exterior staircase (which will lead to each dwelling unit). There will be a total of 4 residential dwelling units on this lot.
90 m away · filed Nov 7, 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.