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44-storey building

1151 Markham Rd · Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn · Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood

A request to approve the detailed design of a 44-storey building, with 440 homes. It was submitted in April 2022 and City planners are reviewing it.

City file 22 130490 ESC 24 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedApr 4, 2022
  2. NowCity planners’ review
  3. NextCity decision

01Have your say

No meeting scheduled right now

While City planners review it, you can send comments to the planner named on the City’s application page. Your councillor, Paul Ainslie, can also hear your views.

Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.

02What’s proposed

One 44-storey building with 440 homes.

10 storeys20 storeys30 storeys40 storeys50 storeys44PROPOSED
Heights in storeys, from the application.
Homes
440
Height
44 storeys
What it needs
Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Site Plan application for a 44-storey building comprised of 440 residential dwelling units and 223 square meters of retail gross floor area. There will also be on-site parkland dedicated along the easterly boundary of the subject site. The proposal includes 149 car parking spaces, 367 bicycle parking spaces and one Type G and one Type C loading spaces. The development will result in a density of approximately 15.89 times the area of the lot.
From the City’s development applications data, as written.

03Timeline

  1. Apr 4, 2022Application submitted to the City.
  2. Apr 27, 2026A related rezoning application is filed: Rezoning.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
Site planFile 22 130490 ESC 24 SAIn progressDocuments and reports on the City’s site
RezoningFile 26 150819 ESC 24 OZIn progressSee its page

Plans, studies and staff reports are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.

Earlier at this address

  • 44-storey building · 2022 · closed · City record
  • Site plan · 2012 · closed

05Nearby applications

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The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.

  1. 1
    Rezoning
    1151 Markham Rd · next door

    City planners are reviewing it

  2. 2
    Subdivision
    1125 Markham Rd · about 70 m

    City planners are reviewing it

  3. 3
    Four towers, up to 36 storeys
    1125 Markham Rd · about 70 m

    City planners are reviewing it

  4. 4
    3-storey building
    2201 Ellesmere Rd · about 90 m

    City planners are reviewing it

  5. 5
    Two towers, up to 37 storeys (635 homes)
    1050 Markham Rd · about 200 m

    City planners are reviewing it

All applications in progress in Ward 24

06Quick answers about this application

What is proposed at 1151 Markham Rd?

One 44-storey building with 440 homes, 44 storeys, under City file 22 130490 ESC 24 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Has the 1151 Markham Rd development been approved?

Not yet. City planners are reviewing it. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Can I comment on it?

Yes. Send comments to the City planner named on the City’s application page before a decision. Follow the application to hear about meetings. Source: Development Applications and Public Notices, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Who is the councillor for 1151 Markham Rd?

Paul Ainslie, Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood. 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.

1151 Markham Rd development: 44-storey building (under review) · My Address in Toronto