New three-storey house
156 Varsity Rd · Lambton Baby Point · Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with a front porch, front and rear balconies on the second and third storeys, front and rear basement walkouts. The Committee of Adjustment hears it on Wednesday, December 16. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
City file A0780/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedNov 3, 2026
- Notice to neighboursHearing scheduled
- NowComments open until Dec 9
- NextHearing Dec 16
- ThenDecision; appeals until Jan 5
01Have your say
- Write your comments, mentioning file A0780/26TEY 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 (houseplex) with a front porch, front and rear balconies on the second and third storeys, front and rear basement walkouts, a rear ground floor deck, and a rear exit staircase for the second and third levels. A new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one garden suite), in the rear yard, will also be constructed (as approved under Zoning Certificate 26 242615 ZAP 00 ZR). There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on this lot (four units within the main building and one unit within ancillary building).
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
- Nov 3, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Dec 16, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0780/26TEY | 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 156 Varsity Rd?
Wednesday, December 16, 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, December 9, 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 156 Varsity Rd?
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with a front porch, front and rear balconies on the second and third storeys, front and rear basement walkouts, a rear ground floor deck, and a rear exit staircase for the second and third levels.… (file A0780/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 156 Varsity Rd?
Gord Perks, Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park. 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.