11-storey building
173 Lowther Ave and 2 more addresses · Annex · Ward 11 University-Rosedale
A request to approve the detailed design of a 11-storey building, with 64 homes. It was submitted in October 2025 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 25 241286 STE 11 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedOct 17, 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, Dianne Saxe, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 11-storey building with 64 homes.
- Homes
- 64
- Height
- 11 storeys
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Site Plan Approval for a 11-storey residential building with 64 dwelling units, including the retention of part of the heritage building at 171 Lowther Avenue.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Oct 17, 2025Application submitted to the City.
- Dec 2, 2025A related rezoning application is filed: Rezoning.
- Nov 2, 2026A related minor variance application is filed: Minor variance.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 25 241286 STE 11 SA | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Rezoning | File 25 261452 STE 11 OZ | Under appeal | See its page |
| Minor variance | File A0769/26TEY | 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
- 11-storey building · 2023 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 173 Lowther Ave?
One 11-storey building with 64 homes, 11 storeys, under City file 25 241286 STE 11 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 173 Lowther Ave 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 173 Lowther 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.