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46 Benson Ave

46 Benson Ave is in Wychwood. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (one under review, one approved).

Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source

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Key findings
  • 4 building permits in the last 5 years.
  • Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
  • 2 planning applications within 250 m: one under review, one approved.
Building permits4in the last 5 years
Applications nearby2active, within 250 m
Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping
Next collectionNov 12recycling and green bin
Christie StSt Clair AveVaughan RdHumewood DrRushton RdBenson AveEllsworth AveWychwood AveArlington AvePinewood AveHocken AveIlford RdHelena AveSlade AveAlcina Ave12Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)Christie StSt Clair AveHumewood DrKenwood AveBenson AveEllsworth AveWychwood AvePinewood AveHocken AveIlford RdRushton RdHelena AveTyrrel AveSlade AveAlcina Ave12Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red dot is 46 Benson Ave. The circle shows 250 metres, about a 3-minute walk. Numbers match the applications in “What’s changing nearby”.

03The building

ItemFindingPrecisionSource
Building orders and noticesNone on recordThis addressBuilding Construction/Demolition Violations
Building permits, last 5 years4 permitsThis addressBuilding Permits · 4 on record

4 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.

Short-term rentalNot registeredThis addressShort Term Rentals Registration
Heritage statusNot on the Heritage RegisterThis addressHeritage Register

It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.

Permit history: 1 project from 4 permits
  • Addition and interior renovation · completed Sep 27, 2023
    Proposal for rear 2 storey addition, 3rd storey addition and interior alterations in the existing detached single family house. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 160977

04Risks and environment

ItemFindingPrecisionSource
River flood hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Lake shoreline hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
TRCA regulated areaOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025

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.

Lead in tap-water tests, postal area M6G0.9% of tests above Ontario's limitYour area · M6GNon Regulated Lead Sample · 536 tests, Feb 20, 2014 to Oct 15, 2026

In postal area M6G, 5 of 536 home tap-water samples (0.9%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6G is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 17 samples here (3.2%) 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

2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one under review, one approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).

  1. 1
    155 Wychwood Ave · 74 m away
    Site 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.

    INACTIVE July 2022 Revised Proposal: a 8-storey mixed-use building containing 204.24 square metres of non-residential gross floor area and 3143.86 square metres of residential gross floor area, with one underground level. A total of 39…
    File 20 153714 STE 12 SA · submitted Jun 8, 2020 · City record
  2. 2
    544-546 St Clair Ave W · 250 m away
    Site Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building

    City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.

    Site Plan Control application to permit a 3 storey addition with a roof top outdoor playground associated with the proposed childcare space at 542 St. Clair Avenue West (eastern portion) to the existing 3 storey place of worship building…
    File 25 186202 STE 12 SA · submitted Jun 30, 2025 · City record
Short-term rentals nearby5 registered homesWithin 250 mShort Term Rentals Registration

5 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 most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).

Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.

02City services

ItemFindingPrecisionSource
Garbage and recyclingThursdaysThis addressSolid Waste Collection Schedule

Next: November 12: recycling and green bin. November 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.

City councillorJosh MatlowWard 12councillor_matlow@toronto.ca · 416-392-7906

05Quick answers about 46 Benson Ave

Is 46 Benson 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 46 Benson Ave?

There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (one under review, one approved). The closest is at 155 Wychwood Ave, 74 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.

Has 46 Benson Ave been renovated?

Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 4 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.

Is 46 Benson 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 46 Benson Ave?

Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 19, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.

Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.

06From the archives

View of houses on Benson Avenue, from Wychwood Avenue
1972 · 108 m awayView of houses on Benson Avenue, from Wychwood AvenueCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 7, Item 39
St Clair Avenue, east, from Christie, (Way Department)
1928 · 187 m awaySt Clair Avenue, east, from Christie, (Way Department)City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 16, Series 71, Item 6300
View of St. Clair Avenue West at Christie Street
1982 · 187 m awayView of St. Clair Avenue West at Christie StreetCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 72, Item 123
St. Clair Avenue west from near Christie Street
1910 · 187 m awaySt. Clair Avenue west from near Christie StreetCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1231, Item 2058
Grandpa, grandma and Rose in front of the F. Boggis residence at the corner of St. Clair Ave. and Christie St.
1898 · 187 m awayGrandpa, grandma and Rose in front of the F. Boggis residence at the corner of St. Clair Ave. and Christie St.City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2, Series 8, File 40, Item 5
Northwest corner of St. Clair Avenue and Wychwood Avenue
1911 · 201 m awayNorthwest corner of St. Clair Avenue and Wychwood AvenueCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1231, Item 1735
Car stop, northeast corner of St. Clair Avenue and Wychwood Avenue
1916 · 201 m awayCar stop, northeast corner of St. Clair Avenue and Wychwood AvenueCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1231, Item 245
View of streetcar at St. Clair Avenue West and Wychwood Avenue
1978 · 201 m awayView of streetcar at St. Clair Avenue West and Wychwood AvenueCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 72, Item 121
Car stop, northeast corner St. Clair Avenue and Wychwood Avenue
1916 · 201 m awayCar stop, northeast corner St. Clair Avenue and Wychwood AvenueCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1231, Item 241

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