50 Lawrence Ave E
50 Lawrence Ave E is in Lawrence Park North. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 9 planning applications nearby (four approved, three under appeal after a refusal, one refused, one other).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 9 planning applications within 250 m: four approved, three under appeal after a refusal, one refused, one other.
03The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Together they added 2 new homes. 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 15 permits
- Carport · completed Jan 21, 2022
REV02: Revision to permit 20-203641 BLD 01 as per bubbled areas. Proposed carport structure to sit on raft slab rather than the existing foundation walls.REV01: Revision to permit 20-203641 BLD as… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 203641 - Carport · completed Dec 2, 2021
REV02: Revision to permit 20-203311 BLD 01 as per bubbled areas. Proposed carport structure to sit on raft slab rather than the existing foundation walls. REV01: Revision to permit 20-203311 BLD as… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 203311 - Interior Alterations · completed Jan 21, 2022
Reconfiguration of the two existing units as well as the conversion of the existing basement (storage) into a new third unit. The rear second floor enclosed porch is to be demolished and a new exit… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 150192 - Party Wall Admin Permits · completed Jun 8, 2022
Party wall admin permit related to construction at 50 Lawrence Ave E (20 150171 BLD 00 SR) · Permit 20 161768 - Interior Alterations · completed Jan 21, 2022
Reconfiguration of the two existing dwelling units. The existing basement (currently storage) is to be converted into a dwelling unit and the existing ground and second floor units will be converted… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 150171
04Risks and the ground
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 M4N, 4 of 269 home tap-water samples (1.5%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4N is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 17 samples here (6.3%) 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
9 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): four approved, three under appeal after a refusal, one refused, one other. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 149 Lawrence Ave E · 59 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Mar 21, 2019.
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the land for the purpose of lot additions, to create eight new lots. File Numbers: B0056/18NY, A0803/18NY, A0804/18NY, A0805/18NY, A0806/18NY, A0807/18NY, A0808/18NY, A0809/18NY, & A0810/18NY will…File B0056/18NY · submitted Nov 22, 2018 - 284 Weybourne Cres · 80 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Mar 21, 2019. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new semi-detached dwelling. File Numbers: B0056/18NY, A0803/18NY, A0804/18NY, A0805/18NY, A0806/18NY, A0807/18NY, A0808/18NY, A0809/18NY, & A0810/18NY will be considered jointly.File A0810/18NY · submitted Nov 21, 2018 - 384 Weybourne Cres · 80 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Mar 21, 2019. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new semi-detached dwelling. File Numbers: B0056/18NY, A0803/18NY, A0804/18NY, A0805/18NY, A0806/18NY, A0807/18NY, A0808/18NY, A0809/18NY, & A0810/18NY will be considered jointly.File A0809/18NY · submitted Nov 21, 2018 - 445 Wanless Ave · 132 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 two storey detached garage at the rear of the property. The existing two detached garage will be demolished.File A0846/17NY · submitted Sep 18, 2017 - 570 Weybourne Cres · 155 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Apr 21, 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. Please be advised the subject property went before the Committee of Adjustment on March 10, 2016, DEFERRED SINE DIE, in order to meet and discuss with the…File A0068/16NY · submitted Jan 21, 2016 - 647 Ranleigh Ave · 157 m awaySite 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.
To convert the existing residential building into a four storey apartment building with a height of 12.95 metres and a total of 16 dwelling units. Rezoning application for this site 21 176276 NNY 15 OZ is also being reviewed together with…File 22 170570 NNY 15 SA · submitted Jun 30, 2022 · City record - 7124 Lawrence Cres · 169 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 Apr 6, 2017.
To construct a new detached dwelling with an attached garage.File A0062/17NY · submitted Jan 26, 2017 - 857 St Edmund'S Dr · 209 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 Oct 29, 2026.
To alter the existing detached dwelling by constructing a new two-storey rear addition and a covered rear deck, as well as a new driveway. The existing rear addition would be demolished.File A0320/26NY · submitted Sep 9, 2026 - 9117 Lawrence Cres · 215 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 28, 2017.
To construct a new two storey dwelling with integral garage. The existing dwelling will be demolished.File A0663/17NY · submitted Jul 13, 2017
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 11: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 18: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
05Quick answers about 50 Lawrence Ave E
Is 50 Lawrence Ave E 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 50 Lawrence Ave E?
There are 9 active planning applications within 250 metres (four approved, three under appeal after a refusal, one refused, one other). The closest is at 49 Lawrence Ave E, 59 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 50 Lawrence Ave E been renovated?
Yes. The City has 15 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 50 Lawrence Ave E a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
When is garbage day at 50 Lawrence Ave E?
Collection is on Wednesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 11, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
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06From the archives
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