142 Holmes Ave
142 Holmes Ave is in East Willowdale. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 16 planning applications nearby (ten under review, three deferred, two under appeal after approval, one other).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 16 planning applications within 250 m: ten under review, three deferred, two under appeal after approval, one other.
03The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Together they added 1 new home. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 2 projects from 4 permits
- New Building · completed Mar 29, 2022
Proposal to construct a new 3 storey SFD-dwelling with an integral garage and finished basement. See also 15 186633 DEm and 15 137119 MV. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 15 186640 - Demolition · completed Mar 29, 2022
Proposal to demolish the existing 1 storey SFD-detached dwelling. · Permit 15 186633
04Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M2N, 1 of 133 home tap-water samples (0.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M2N is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (0.8%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
16 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): ten under review, three deferred, two under appeal after approval, one other. That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
- 1158 Olive Ave · 119 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Sep 22, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new two-storey dwelling. The existing dwelling would be demolished.File A0685/16NY · submitted Jul 28, 2016 - 2165 Olive Ave · 126 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Aug 30, 2018.
To extend the width of the driveway.File A0503/18NY · submitted Jul 6, 2018 - 3127 Finch Ave E · 149 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of a 13-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use at grade. The building will provide a total of 235 residential units, being a mix of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and…File 26 246786 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Sep 30, 2026 - 4179 Finch Ave E · 158 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control Application proposes the development of a 7-storey residential building. The building will provide a total of 40 residential units, being a mix of 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom. A paved access from Finch Ave East will be…File 26 250157 NNY 18 SA · submitted Oct 6, 2026 · City record - 5179 Finch Ave E · 158 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal for a four-storey townhouse development containing seven (7) condominium townhouse units up to 10.0 metres in height (City File No: 18 244784 NNY 23 OZ). The proposed Gross Floor Area is 1276.30 m2(1.0 FSI), propose 14 parking…File 22 138439 NNY 18 SA · submitted Apr 26, 2022 · City record - 6125 Finch Ave E · 163 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of a 13-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use at grade. The building will provide a total of 235 residential units, being a mix of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and…File 26 246786 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Sep 30, 2026 - 7181 Finch Ave E · 171 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control Application proposes the development of a 7-storey residential building. The building will provide a total of 40 residential units, being a mix of 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom. A paved access from Finch Ave East will be…File 26 250157 NNY 18 SA · submitted Oct 6, 2026 · City record - 8123 Finch Ave E · 175 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of a 13-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use at grade. The building will provide a total of 235 residential units, being a mix of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and…File 26 246786 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Sep 30, 2026 - 9121 Finch Ave E · 189 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of a 13-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use at grade. The building will provide a total of 235 residential units, being a mix of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and…File 26 246786 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Sep 30, 2026 - 10210 Byng Ave · 190 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jun 23, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new two-storey dwelling. The existing dwelling would be demolished.File A0437/16NY · submitted May 10, 2016 - 11119 Finch Ave E · 201 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of a 13-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use at grade. The building will provide a total of 235 residential units, being a mix of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and…File 26 246786 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Sep 30, 2026 - 12125 Finch Ave E · 204 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
To construct a new three-storey residential dwelling with an integral garage (attached at garage level to adjacent proposed dwelling). Files B0068/15NY, A1101/15NY, A1102/15NY will be considered jointly.File A1102/15NY · submitted Dec 18, 2015
3 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
02City services
Next: November 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
05Quick answers about 142 Holmes Ave
Is 142 Holmes Ave in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 142 Holmes Ave?
There are 16 active planning applications within 250 metres (ten under review, three deferred, two under appeal after approval, one other). The closest is at 158 Olive Ave, 119 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 142 Holmes Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 142 Holmes Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
When is garbage day at 142 Holmes Ave?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 13, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
06From the archives
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