Site plan
1720 Ellesmere Rd · Woburn North · Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood
A request to approve the detailed design of the site at 1720 Ellesmere Rd. It was submitted in February 2025 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 25 118974 ESC 24 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedFeb 19, 2025
- 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
- Total floor space
- 8,098 m²
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is proposing to redevelop the existing TTC McCowan Yard into a new two-storey Administration Building with accompanying surface parking. The proposed Administration Building will support future TTC operations.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Feb 19, 2025Application submitted to the City.
- Sep 9, 2025Demolition permit issued: Demolition of the gatehouse structure for TTC
- Sep 9, 2025Demolition permit issued: Demolition of the carhouse structure for TTC
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 25 118974 ESC 24 SA | In progress | 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.
05Elsewhere on this site
New-building and demolition permits at 1720 Ellesmere Rd since this application was filed.
- •DemolitionPermit 25 197859 DEM
Permit issued Sep 9, 2025
Demolition of the gatehouse structure for TTC - •DemolitionPermit 25 206106 DEM
Permit issued Sep 9, 2025
Demolition of the carhouse structure for TTC
06Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
- 1Two towers, up to 53 storeys (1,060 homes)1712 Ellesmere Rd · next door
City planners are reviewing it
- 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 170 m
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
- 6
07Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 1720 Ellesmere Rd?
Site plan, under City file 25 118974 ESC 24 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 1720 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 1720 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.