1,412 homes
1215 McCowan Rd · Woburn North · Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood
A request to change the zoning to allow three buildings of 55, 45 and 25 storeys, with 1,412 homes. It was submitted in March 2022 and has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, which will make the final decision.
City file 22 119495 ESC 24 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMar 4, 2022
- Community meetingMay 15, 2023
- NowAppealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
- NextTribunal hearing and decision
01Have your say
Because the application has been appealed, the Ontario Land Tribunal, not City Council, 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, Paul Ainslie, can tell you how the City is handling the appeal.
02What’s proposed
Three towers with 1,412 homes.
- Homes
- 1,412
- Heights
- 55, 45 and 25 storeys
- Total floor space
- 117,914 m²
- What it needs
- A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
The proposed development of McCowan Square contemplates three mixed use towers consisting of a total of 1412 units, a gross floor area of 117,913 square metres and a density of 6.4 FSI. The three proposed high-rise buildings are to consist of 25, 45 and 55 storeys in height (87m-177 m), with a transition in height from south to the north sides of the Subject Property.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Mar 4, 2022Application submitted to the City.
- May 15, 2023Community consultation meeting.
- —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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning | File 22 119495 ESC 24 OZ | Under appeal | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
Plans, studies and staff reports are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
- 1Two towers, up to 49 storeys (1,052 homes)1710 Ellesmere Rd · about 230 m
City planners are reviewing it
- 2
- 3Two towers, up to 53 storeys (1,060 homes)1712 Ellesmere Rd · about 250 m
City planners are reviewing it
- 4
- 5
- 6
06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 1215 McCowan Rd?
Three towers with 1,412 homes, of 55, 45 and 25 storeys, under City file 22 119495 ESC 24 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 1215 McCowan Rd development been approved?
Not yet. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, which will make the final decision. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Can I comment on it?
No meeting or comment deadline is scheduled right now. Follow the application to get an email if one is set. Source: Development Applications and Public Notices, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 1215 McCowan 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.