278 Belsize Dr
278 Belsize Dr is in Mount Pleasant East. It added a garden suite in 2025, it's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (one hearing on Nov 26, one waiting for a hearing date, one approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Added a garden suite (completed Oct 2025).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: one hearing on Nov 26, one waiting for a hearing date, one approved.
03The building
9 building permits in the last 5 years, for 4 projects. This includes a garden suite, completed Oct 2025. 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 isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 5 projects from 10 permits
- Garden suiteNew home · completed Oct 8, 2025
Proposal to demolish existing one-storey detached garage and construct a one-storey garden suite. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 127885 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 21, 2023
Renovation of unfinished basement to have bedroom, bathroom and family room · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 211364 - Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · completed Apr 26, 2022
bwv installation · Permit 22 119740 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 26, 2022
Remove load bearing wall and add new powder room · Permit 21 252370 - Party Wall Admin Permits · completed Jan 4, 2021
Admin application for underpinning of shared party wall (8.2m) with 276 Belsize Dr. (Permit #15 249638) · Permit 15 249648
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 M4S, 5 of 220 home tap-water samples (2.3%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4S is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 17 samples here (7.7%) 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
3 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one hearing on Nov 26, one waiting for a hearing date, one approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1118 Forman Ave · 101 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a one-storey ancillary building (garden shed) in the rear yard of the property.File A0359/26NY · submitted Oct 14, 2026 - 252 Belcourt Rd · 145 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 alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing second and third storey additions, a rear three-storey addition, and a new rear deck, in conjunction with interior alterations including a new integral garage.File A0365/26NY · submitted Oct 28, 2026 - 330 Tilson Rd · 200 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 5, 2019.
To construct a second storey a addition to the existing structure and a new car port in the rear.File A0272/19NY · submitted Apr 15, 2019
1 home within 250 m is 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 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 19: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
05Quick answers about 278 Belsize Dr
Is 278 Belsize Dr 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 278 Belsize Dr?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (one hearing on Nov 26, one waiting for a hearing date, one approved). The closest is at 118 Forman Ave, 101 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 278 Belsize Dr been renovated?
Yes. The City has 10 building permits on record, 9 in the last 5 years. They include a garden suite. Source: Building Permits.
Is 278 Belsize Dr a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
When is garbage day at 278 Belsize Dr?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 12, 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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