Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
89 Chester Ave
The City of Toronto has 8 building permits since 2017 (7 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.
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed two storey rear addition and renovation of existing
Applied Nov 5, 2024 · issued Nov 13, 2024 · Permit 23 207288 HVA
- Revision issued
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Revision 02; Proposal to revise basement layout, untility room on third floor and rear opening.Revision #01 - Proposed third storey addition, new front basement walkout, and convert the building to a duplex. Proposed two storey rear addition and renovation of existing
Applied Aug 23, 2024 · issued Sep 10, 2024 · Permit 23 207288 BLD (revision 02)
- Revision issued
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Revision #01 - Proposed third storey addition, new front basement walkout, and convert the building to a duplex. Proposed two storey rear addition and renovation of existing
Applied Nov 21, 2023 · issued Jun 19, 2024 · 1 home added · Permit 23 207288 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed two storey rear addition and renovation of existing
Applied Sep 26, 2023 · issued Oct 10, 2023 · Permit 23 207288 PLB
- Revocation pending
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposed two storey rear addition and renovation of existing
Applied Sep 26, 2023 · issued Oct 10, 2023 · Permit 23 207288 DRN
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed two storey rear addition and renovation of existing
Applied Sep 26, 2023 · issued Oct 10, 2023 · Permit 23 207288 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for basement underpinning and interior alterations
Applied Jun 30, 2023 · issued Jun 30, 2023 · Permit 23 166930 PLB
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for basement underpinning and interior alterations
Applied Jun 27, 2023 · issued Jun 30, 2023 · Permit 23 166930 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 permit a rear two-storey addition. Also, to legalize and to maintain a rear third storey addition constructed without the benefit of an authorized building permit. Further, to construct a rear third storey deck.
Decision: Refused (hearing Apr 24, 2024)
Filed Mar 1, 2024 · File A0212/24TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · R addition
To permit the construction of a rear three-storey addition (the rear two-storey addition is currently under construction with an authorized building permit, and the rear third storey addition is currently under construction, without the benefit of an authorized building permit).
Decision: Refused (hearing Jan 31, 2024)
Filed Dec 5, 2023 · File A1051/23TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
6 storeys · 20 homes · Mixed use
470 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 5, 2023
- Approved
954-958 Broadview Avenue and 72 Chester Hill Road
26 storeys · 309 homes · Mixed use
480 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Sep 3, 2025
- Under review
954-958 Broadview Avenue and 72 Chester Hill Road
26 storeys · 310 homes · Mixed use
480 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 17, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
20 Butternut St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a one-storey addition to the north side of the existing rear two-storey portion of the dwelling, a new rear ground floor deck and stairs, and to extend the rear ground floor patio. Also, to construct a third floor west side dormer addition, and a rear rooftop deck (above the second storey portion of the dwelling).
250 m away · filed Jul 8, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
82 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing third storey dormers (on the north and south sides), for habitable space within the attic.
60 m away · filed Apr 14, 2026 · Approved
40 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a new rear stone patio with side (north and south) brick walls and side (north and south) and rear (west) stairs. The existing rear ground floor wood deck with stairs will be demolished.
160 m away · filed Mar 20, 2026 · Approved
46 Playter Cres · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a side (west) basement walkout (including a new secondary suite), a front covered porch with stairs, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a rear third storey balcony. Also, to convert the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) into a garden shed. There will be a total of two dwelling units on the lot.
190 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · Approved
36 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a complete third-storey addition (expanding the existing vacant attic space into a full third storey), a rear ground floor deck, and enclosing a portion of the existing front porch with a new basement extension below.
160 m away · filed Aug 18, 2025 · Approved
113 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with front and rear covered porches with stairs, a side (south) bay window, and a rear third storey terrace. Also, to construct an in-ground swimming pool in the rear yard.
70 m away · filed Apr 11, 2025 · Approved
68 Jackman Ave · Consent
To obtain consent for a technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing an easement/right-of-way.
150 m away · filed Mar 6, 2025 · Approved
40 Playter Blvd · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey ground floor addition and a rear third storey dormer addition.
230 m away · filed Jan 29, 2025 · 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.