20 Widmer St
20 Widmer St is in Wellington Place, on the City's Heritage Register. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 17 planning applications nearby (eight under review, seven under appeal, one hearing on Nov 25, one other).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 3 building permits in the last 5 years.
- It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 17 planning applications within 250 m: eight under review, seven under appeal, one hearing on Nov 25, one other.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M5V.
03The building
3 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV). Changes to its heritage features need a heritage permit from the City.
Permit history: 2 projects from 8 permits
- Alternative Solution · completed Jul 17, 2025
Proposal alternative solution for exit exposure · Permit 25 184847 - Demolition, addition and more · completed Nov 25, 2025
Interior Alterations in connection with Permit No. 18 206002 BLD, HVA PLB REVISION - reconstruct a portion of the roofProposed demolition of existing rear addition, interior… · 7 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 206002
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 M5V, 3 of 32 home tap-water samples (9.4%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5V is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 4 samples here (12%) 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
17 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): eight under review, seven under appeal, one hearing on Nov 25, one other. That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
- 1261 Richmond St W · 29 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development including two buildings, 37 and 42 storeys in height (131.0 metres and 145.2 metres, respectively, including mechanical penthouses). Proposed uses include two levels of…File 19 144266 STE 10 OZ · submitted Apr 24, 2019 · City record - 2261 Richmond St W · 29 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 21 184321 STE 10 SB · submitted Jul 14, 2021 · City record - 3142 John St · 34 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 21 184321 STE 10 SB · submitted Jul 14, 2021 · City record - 4142 John St · 34 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development including two buildings, 37 and 42 storeys in height (131.0 metres and 145.2 metres, respectively, including mechanical penthouses). Proposed uses include two levels of…File 19 144266 STE 10 OZ · submitted Apr 24, 2019 · City record - 5263 Richmond St W · 35 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 21 184321 STE 10 SB · submitted Jul 14, 2021 · City record - 6263 Richmond St W · 35 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development including two buildings, 37 and 42 storeys in height (131.0 metres and 145.2 metres, respectively, including mechanical penthouses). Proposed uses include two levels of…File 19 144266 STE 10 OZ · submitted Apr 24, 2019 · City record - 7156 John St · 40 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.
Proposed change of use from office to a hotel occupancy with ground floor modifications.File 26 134340 STE 10 SA · submitted Mar 25, 2026 · City record - 8259 Richmond St W · 48 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 21 184321 STE 10 SB · submitted Jul 14, 2021 · City record - 9259 Richmond St W · 48 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development including two buildings, 37 and 42 storeys in height (131.0 metres and 145.2 metres, respectively, including mechanical penthouses). Proposed uses include two levels of…File 19 144266 STE 10 OZ · submitted Apr 24, 2019 · City record - 10267 Richmond St W · 52 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development including two buildings, 37 and 42 storeys in height (131.0 metres and 145.2 metres, respectively, including mechanical penthouses). Proposed uses include two levels of…File 19 144266 STE 10 OZ · submitted Apr 24, 2019 · City record - 11267 Richmond St W · 52 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 21 184321 STE 10 SB · submitted Jul 14, 2021 · City record - 12132 John St · 54 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 21 184321 STE 10 SB · submitted Jul 14, 2021 · City record
261 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
02City services
05Quick answers about 20 Widmer St
Is 20 Widmer St 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 20 Widmer St?
There are 17 active planning applications within 250 metres (eight under review, seven under appeal, one hearing on Nov 25, one other). The closest is at 261 Richmond St W, 29 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 20 Widmer St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 8 building permits on record, 3 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 20 Widmer St a heritage property?
Yes. It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV). Changes to its heritage features need a heritage permit from the City. Source: Heritage Register.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
06From the archives
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