Garden suite
179 Howland Ave · Annex · Ward 11 University-Rosedale
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a garden suite) with a new rear walkway and two bicycle parking spaces in the rear yard. The Committee of Adjustment refused it.
City file A0613/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJul 15, 2026
- HearingOct 21, 2026
- DecisionRefused
01Outcome
This application is decided, so no more comments are taken on it.
The decision can be appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body until Nov 10, 2026.
02What was proposed
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a garden suite) with a new rear walkway and two bicycle parking spaces in the rear yard. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling and one unit in the ancillary building). The existing two-storey ancillary building (shed) will be demolished.
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
- Jul 15, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Oct 21, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing: refused.
- —Refused by the Committee of Adjustment. Date not in the City’s data.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0613/26TEY | Refused | The City’s Application Information Centre |
Plans, studies and staff reports and the decision are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 179 Howland Ave?
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a garden suite) with a new rear walkway and two bicycle parking spaces in the rear yard. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main… (file A0613/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 179 Howland Ave approved?
Refused by the Committee of Adjustment. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 179 Howland 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.