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Planning application · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance

Add a storey

16 Skey Lane · Trinity-Bellwoods · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York

The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the existing two-storey detached building by constructing a third storey addition with a side (south) covered deck. The Committee of Adjustment hears it on Wednesday, December 2. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.

City file A0663/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedSep 15, 2026
  2. Notice to neighboursHearing scheduled
  3. NowComments open until Nov 25
  4. NextHearing Dec 2
  5. ThenDecision; appeals until Dec 22

01Have your say

HearingWednesday, December 2, 2026, 9:30 a.m.Online, or in person at Committee Room 2, Second Floor, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street W, M5H 2N2
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 25
  1. Write your comments, mentioning file A0663/26TEY and the address.
  2. 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
  3. To speak at the hearing, online or in person, register with the Committee. How to take part
The deadline is 4:30 p.m. five business days before the hearing, the City’s rule for written submissions. Hearings are sometimes postponed: follow the application to hear about changes.

02What’s proposed

To alter the existing two-storey detached building by constructing a third storey addition with a side (south) covered deck, and a partial fourth storey addition (staircase enclosure for roof access) with a roof garden. Also, to convert the existing building (containing an artist/photo studio and one dwelling unit) into a residential dwelling (houseplex). There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on the lot (two units occupying the first level, and one unit occupying the second and third levels).

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. Sep 15, 2026Application submitted to the City.
  2. Dec 2, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
Minor varianceFile A0663/26TEYIn 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.

Earlier at this address

  • Part lot control · 2018 · closed · City record
  • Rezoning · 2008 · closed

05Nearby applications

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

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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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  4. 4
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  5. 5
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  6. 6
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All applications in progress in Ward 10

06Quick answers about this application

When is the Committee of Adjustment hearing for 16 Skey Lane?

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 16 Skey Lane?

To alter the existing two-storey detached building by constructing a third storey addition with a side (south) covered deck, and a partial fourth storey addition (staircase enclosure for roof access) with a roof garden. Also, to convert the existing building… (file A0663/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Who is the councillor for 16 Skey Lane?

Ausma Malik, Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York. 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.

16 Skey Lane Committee of Adjustment hearing Dec 2, 2026: Add a storey · My Address in Toronto