Garden suite
188 Coxwell Ave · Greenwood-Coxwell · Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) into two garden suites, by constructing a complete second storey addition. The decision has been appealed.
City file A0903/24TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedSep 24, 2024
- HearingJan 29, 2025
- DecisionRefused by the Committee
- NowAppealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body
- NextAppeal hearing and decision
01Have your say
Because the application has been appealed, the Toronto Local Appeal Body, 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, Paula Fletcher, can tell you how the City is handling the appeal.
02What’s proposed
To alter the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) into two garden suites, by constructing a complete second storey addition. Each garden suite will have two-levels. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling and two units within the ancillary building). The rear deck and shed will be demolished and a parking pad will be constructed.
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 24, 2024Application submitted to the City.
- Jan 29, 2025Committee of Adjustment hearing: refused.
- —Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. 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 A0903/24TEY | 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.
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 188 Coxwell Ave?
To alter the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) into two garden suites, by constructing a complete second storey addition. Each garden suite will have two-levels. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot… (file A0903/24TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 188 Coxwell Ave approved?
Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 188 Coxwell Ave?
Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. 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.