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Minor variance

149 Bishop Ave · Newtonbrook East · Ward 18 Willowdale

The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules for this: Proposed two storey single family dwelling. A hearing date hasn’t been set yet.

City file A0260/17NY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedMar 14, 2017
  2. NowWaiting for a hearing date
  3. NextHearing and decision

01Have your say

Waiting for a hearing date

Neighbours get a notice in the mail once a hearing is set, and can send comments before it. Follow this application and we’ll email you the date.

02What’s proposed

Proposed two storey single family dwelling. The existing dwelling will be demolished. This file was previously deferred on June 8, 2017, as the applicant was not feeling well and was unable to present the application.

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

  1. Mar 14, 2017Application submitted to the City.
  2. Sep 13, 2018Committee of Adjustment hearing.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
Minor varianceFile A0260/17NYIn progressThe 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.

05Nearby applications

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

  1. 1
    Split the lot
    134 Pemberton Ave · about 170 m

    Waiting for a hearing date

  2. 2
    Split the lot
    192 Pemberton Ave · about 190 m

    Waiting for a hearing date

  3. 3
    New two-storey house
    158 Olive Ave · about 290 m

    Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal

  4. 4
    Split the lot
    111 Pemberton Ave · about 300 m

    Waiting for a hearing date

  5. 5
    3-storey building with shops (59 homes)
    175 Cummer Ave · about 390 m

    Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal

All applications in progress in Ward 18

06Quick answers about this application

What is being built at 149 Bishop Ave?

Proposed two storey single family dwelling. The existing dwelling will be demolished. This file was previously deferred on June 8, 2017, as the applicant was not feeling well and was unable to present the (file A0260/17NY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Who is the councillor for 149 Bishop Ave?

Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale. 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.

149 Bishop Ave Committee of Adjustment: Minor variance · My Address in Toronto