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Planning application · Rezoning

11-storey building

1296 Kennedy Rd · Dorset Park · Ward 21 Scarborough Centre

A request to change the zoning to allow a 11-storey building, with 192 homes. It was submitted in January 2022 and City planners are reviewing it.

City file 22 101191 ESC 21 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedJan 6, 2022
  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, Michael Thompson, can also hear your views.

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

02What’s proposed

One 11-storey building with 192 homes.

10 storeys20 storeys11PROPOSED
Heights in storeys, from the application.
Homes
192
Height
11 storeys
Total floor space
14,973 m²
What it needs
A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
Proposed redevelopment comprising of a 11 storey residential building wtih rental apartment 192 units.
From the City’s development applications data, as written.

03Timeline

  1. Jan 6, 2022Application submitted to the City.
  2. Jan 6, 2022A related site plan application is filed: 9-storey building.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
RezoningFile 22 101191 ESC 21 OZIn progressDocuments and reports on the City’s site
Site planFile 22 101190 ESC 21 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

  • 68 townhouses · 2015 · closed · City record
  • 69 townhouses · 2015 · closed
  • Two buildings, up to 1 storeys with shops · 2013 · closed

05Nearby applications

Kennedy RdWye Valley RdEllendale DrShropshire DrPortsdown RdForbes RdVankirk RdExford Dr123Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)Kennedy RdWye Valley RdShropshire DrEllendale DrForbes RdExford DrGilroy DrKecala Rd123Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)

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

  1. 1
    9-storey building (164 homes)
    1296 Kennedy Rd · next door

    City planners are reviewing it

  2. 2
    14-storey building (272 homes)
    1260 Kennedy Rd · about 150 m

    City planners are reviewing it

  3. 3
    Garage or parking
    1191 Kennedy Rd · about 310 m

    Hearing scheduled: hearing Wed, Dec 2

All applications in progress in Ward 21

06Quick answers about this application

What is proposed at 1296 Kennedy Rd?

One 11-storey building with 192 homes, 11 storeys, under City file 22 101191 ESC 21 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Has the 1296 Kennedy 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 1296 Kennedy Rd?

Michael Thompson, Ward 21 Scarborough Centre. 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.

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