New three-storey semi-detached house
161 Palmerston Ave · Trinity-Bellwoods · Ward 11 University-Rosedale
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new three-storey semi-detached dwelling containing three dwelling units. The decision has been appealed.
City file A0985/15TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedSep 30, 2015
- HearingDec 2, 2015
- DecisionRefused by the Committee
- NowAppealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
- NextAppeal hearing and decision
01Have your say
Because the application has been appealed, the Ontario Land Tribunal, not the Committee of Adjustment, 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, Dianne Saxe, can tell you how the City is handling the appeal.
02What’s proposed
To construct a new three-storey semi-detached dwelling containing three dwelling units.
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
- Sep 30, 2015Application submitted to the City.
- Dec 2, 2015Committee of Adjustment hearing: refused.
- —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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0985/15TEY | Under appeal | 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.
Earlier at this address
- Condominium · 2017 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 161 Palmerston Ave?
To construct a new three-storey semi-detached dwelling containing three dwelling (file A0985/15TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 161 Palmerston Ave approved?
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 161 Palmerston Ave?
Dianne Saxe, Ward 11 University-Rosedale. 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.