Two towers, up to 53 storeys
1712 Ellesmere Rd and 1 more address · Woburn North · Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood
A request to approve the detailed design of a 53-storey building, with 1,060 homes. It was submitted in June 2023 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 23 165545 ESC 24 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJun 23, 2023
- NowCity planners’ review
- NextCity decision
01Have your say
While City planners review it, you can send comments to the planner named on the City’s application page. Your councillor, Paul Ainslie, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 53-storey building with 1,060 homes.
- Homes
- 1,060
- Height
- 53 storeys
- Total floor space
- 77,036 m²
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Site Plan Approval for two (2) residential towers above a 6-storey podium. Tower A is proposed at 49-storeys total and features approximately 499 residential units, and Tower B is proposed at 53-storeys total and features approximately 561 residential units. There will be approximately 77,036.1 square metres for an FSI of 15.08.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Jun 23, 2023Application submitted to the City.
- Jun 23, 2023A related site plan application is filed: Two towers, up to 49 storeys.
- Jun 23, 2023A related site plan application is filed: 28-storey building.
- Jun 23, 2023A related subdivision application is filed: Subdivision.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 23 165545 ESC 24 SA | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Site plan | File 23 165549 ESC 24 SA | In progress | See its page |
| Site plan | File 23 165553 ESC 24 SA | In progress | See its page |
| Subdivision | File 23 165547 ESC 24 SB | In progress | See its page |
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
- Rezoning · 2023 · closed · City record
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
- 1
- 2
- 3Two towers, up to 49 storeys (1,052 homes)1710 Ellesmere Rd · about 70 m
City planners are reviewing it
- 4
- 5Three towers, up to 49 storeys (880 homes)1774 Ellesmere Rd · about 190 m
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
- 6
06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 1712 Ellesmere Rd?
One 53-storey building with 1,060 homes, 53 storeys, under City file 23 165545 ESC 24 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 1712 Ellesmere Rd development been approved?
Not yet. City planners are reviewing it. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Can I comment on it?
Yes. Send comments to the City planner named on the City’s application page before a decision. Follow the application to hear about meetings. Source: Development Applications and Public Notices, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 1712 Ellesmere Rd?
Paul Ainslie, Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood. 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.