Minor variance
208 Bloor St W · Annex · Ward 11 University-Rosedale
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to permit one 36-storey mixed-use building, which will span across two lots, for a private student residence use. The decision has been appealed.
City file A0328/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMar 18, 2026
- HearingJul 8, 2026
- DecisionRefused by the Committee
- NowAppealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
- NextAppeal hearing and decision
01Have your say
Because the application has been appealed, the Ontario Land Tribunal, 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, Dianne Saxe, can tell you how the City is handling the appeal.
02What’s proposed
To permit one 36-storey mixed-use building, which will span across two lots, for a private student residence use. There will be a total of 426 dwelling units, and 220.5 m² of non-residential retail uses (at-grade) within this building. The properties municipally known as 208 Bloor Street West and 210 Bloor Street West are currently under separate ownership and governed by separate Site-Specific Zoning By-laws (By-law 782-2022(OLT), and By-law 778-2024). In the near future, both properties will merge on title under one single entity to facilitate this new development. There is a current Site Plan Control application (No. 21 220574 STE 11 SA) which is currently under review and consideration.
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
- Mar 18, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Jul 8, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing: refused.
- Aug 26, 2026A related rezoning application is filed: 36-storey building.
- —Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. 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 A0328/26TEY | Under appeal | The City’s Application Information Centre |
| Site plan | File 21 220574 STE 11 SA | Under appeal | See its page |
| Rezoning | File 26 226063 STE 11 OZ | 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
- 34-storey building · 2021 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 208 Bloor St W?
To permit one 36-storey mixed-use building, which will span across two lots, for a private student residence use. There will be a total of 426 dwelling units, and 220.5 m² of non-residential retail uses (at-grade) within this building. The properties… (file A0328/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 208 Bloor St W approved?
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 208 Bloor St W?
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.