Rezoning
15 Steeles Ave E and 4 more addresses · Newtonbrook East · Ward 18 Willowdale
A request to change the Official Plan and zoning to allow a 50-storey building, with 683 homes. It was submitted in June 2023 and has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, which will make the final decision.
City file 23 167527 NNY 18 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJun 28, 2023
- Notice to neighboursApr 12, 2024
- Community meetingMay 27, 2024
- 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, Lily Cheng, can tell you how the City is handling the appeal.
02What’s proposed
One 50-storey building with 683 homes.
- Homes
- 683
- Height
- 50 storeys
- Total floor space
- 36,262 m²
- What it needs
- Changes to the Official Plan and zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
An application for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment has been made for 7-15 Steeles Avenue East, generally located at the south-east corner of the Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue intersection. The subject lands are presently developed with commercial uses (7 Steeles Avenue East), single detached dwellings (9, 11 and 13 Steeles Avenue East), or are vacant (15 Steeles Avenue East).The applicant is proposing a 50-storey mixed use building, containing 683 residential dwelling units and 171 square metres of retail space, for a density of 18.93 times the area of the lot. A total of 123 vehicle parking spaces and 513 bicycle parking spaces are proposed.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Jun 28, 2023Application submitted to the City.
- Apr 12, 2024City notice: Notice of Application Under the Planning Act - 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 Steeles Avenue East. Read the notice
- May 27, 2024Community 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Plan and rezoning | File 23 167527 NNY 18 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.
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 15 Steeles Ave E?
One 50-storey building with 683 homes, 50 storeys, under City file 23 167527 NNY 18 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 15 Steeles Ave E 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 15 Steeles Ave E?
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.