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Rezoning

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

A request to change the zoning for 1151 Markham Rd. It was submitted in April 2026 and City planners are reviewing it.

City file 26 150819 ESC 24 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedApr 27, 2026
  2. NowCity planners’ review
  3. NextCity Council 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

The applicant’s description
Zoning By law amendment Application to remove the hold in By-law 1262-2024 associated with the Rezoning application File no. 22 130491 ESC 24 OZ.
From the City’s development applications data, as written.

03Timeline

  1. Apr 27, 2026Application submitted to the City.
  2. Aug 14, 2026City notice: Notice of Intention to Remove a Holding Symbol (H) from Zoning By-law 1262-2024 - 1151 Markham Road (Markham Road and Ellesmere Road). Read the notice

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
RezoningFile 26 150819 ESC 24 OZIn progressDocuments and reports on the City’s site
Site planFile 22 130490 ESC 24 SAIn 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
    44-storey building (440 homes)
    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?

Rezoning, under City file 26 150819 ESC 24 OZ. 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: Rezoning (under review) · My Address in Toronto