New two-storey house
1 Leona Dr · Avondale · Ward 18 Willowdale
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new two-storey dwelling. The decision has been appealed.
City file A0769/16NY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedAug 31, 2016
- HearingMar 9, 2017
- DecisionRefused by the Committee
- NowAppealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
- NextAppeal hearing and decision
01Have your say
Because the application has been appealed, the Ontario Land Tribunal, not the Committee of Adjustment, will make the decision. No public meeting or comment deadline is set at the moment.
Follow this application and we’ll email you if a hearing is scheduled. Your councillor, Lily Cheng, can tell you how the City is handling the appeal.
02What’s proposed
To construct a new two-storey dwelling. The existing dwelling would be demolished. Please note this application was previously deferred Thursday, October 6, 2016, in order to allow the applicant an opportunity to revise their application.
The application’s description, from the City’s Committee of Adjustment data. A minor variance is permission for a small exception to the zoning rules, such as height or lot coverage.
03Timeline
- Aug 31, 2016Application submitted to the City.
- Mar 9, 2017Committee of Adjustment hearing: refused.
- May 2, 2018Building permit issued: Proposal to construct a two storey dwelling with finished basement and a rear detached garage
- —Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Date not published in the City’s data; from now on we record the date we first see each change.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0769/16NY | Under appeal | The City’s Application Information Centre |
Plans, studies and staff reports are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
05Elsewhere on this site
New-building and demolition permits at 1 Leona Dr since this application was filed.
- •New building: 1 homesPermit 17 263948 BLD
Under construction: permit issued May 2, 2018
Proposal to construct a two storey dwelling with finished basement and a rear detached garage
06Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
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City planners are reviewing it
- 346-storey building (1,136 homes)110 Sheppard Ave E · about 160 m
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
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07Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 1 Leona Dr?
To construct a new two-storey dwelling. The existing dwelling would be demolished. Please note this application was previously deferred Thursday, October 6, 2016, in order to allow the applicant an opportunity to revise their (file A0769/16NY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 1 Leona Dr approved?
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 1 Leona Dr?
Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale. Source: City Wards and Councillors, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Sources: City of Toronto Development Applications, Committee of Adjustment Applications, Public Notices and Building Permits (Open Data, updated nightly). Not legal advice. Something wrong? Tell us.