New three-storey house
13 Old Forest Hill Rd · Forest Hill South · Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front covered porch. The Committee of Adjustment hears it on Wednesday, December 2. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
City file A0551/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJul 28, 2026
- Notice to neighboursHearing scheduled
- NowComments open until Nov 25
- NextHearing Dec 2
- ThenDecision; appeals until Dec 22
01Have your say
- Write your comments, mentioning file A0551/26TEY and the address.
- Email them as a PDF to the Committee of Adjustment (Toronto and East York panel) by the deadline. How to submit, on the City’s site
- To speak at the hearing, online or in person, register with the Committee. How to take part
02What’s proposed
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front covered porch, a front integral garage (containing a car lift connecting to the basement level/below the front driveway), a side (east) entrance with stairs, a rear enclosed walkout basement, a rear ground floor terrace with stairs, and a rear third storey balcony. Also, to construct a new hammerhead driveway, abutting Old Forest Hill Road.
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
- Jul 28, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Dec 2, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0551/26TEY | In progress | 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.
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06Quick answers about this application
When is the Committee of Adjustment hearing for 13 Old Forest Hill Rd?
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., online or at Committee Room 2, Second Floor, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street W, M5H 2N2. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
What is the deadline to comment?
4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2026: five business days before the hearing. Email comments as a PDF to the Committee of Adjustment. Source: City of Toronto, Committee of Adjustment participation rules.
What is being built at 13 Old Forest Hill Rd?
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front covered porch, a front integral garage (containing a car lift connecting to the basement level/below the front driveway), a side (east) entrance with stairs, a rear enclosed walkout basement, a… (file A0551/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 13 Old Forest Hill Rd?
Josh Matlow, Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's. 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.