Three towers, up to 20 storeys
221 Sterling Rd · Dufferin Grove · Ward 9 Davenport
A request to change the zoning to allow a 20-storey building, with 851 homes. It was submitted in May 2021 and has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, which will make the final decision.
City file 21 151444 STE 09 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMay 7, 2021
- Community meetingOct 5, 2021
- NowAppealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
- NextTribunal hearing and decision
01Have your say
Because the application has been appealed, the Ontario Land Tribunal, not City Council, 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, Alejandra Bravo, can tell you how the City is handling the appeal.
02What’s proposed
One 20-storey building with 851 homes.
- Homes
- 851
- Height
- 20 storeys
- Total floor space
- 54,795 m²
- What it needs
- A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate the development of 3 residential towers having height of 29, 25, and 20 storeys atop two podiums. A total of 892 residential dwelling units are proposed, of which, 33 units are rental replacement units. The total residential gross floor area on the lot is 56,482.80 square metres.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- May 7, 2021Application submitted to the City.
- May 7, 2021A related subdivision application is filed: Subdivision.
- Oct 5, 2021Community consultation meeting.
- Nov 7, 2024A related site plan application is filed: Three towers, up to 27 storeys.
- —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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning | File 21 151444 STE 09 OZ | Under appeal | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Subdivision | File 21 151438 STE 09 SB | Under appeal | See its page |
| Site plan | File 24 236349 STE 09 SA | 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.
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
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- 3
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- 5Two towers, up to 18 storeys (344 homes)1405 Bloor St W · about 150 m
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
- 6
06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 221 Sterling Rd?
One 20-storey building with 851 homes, 20 storeys, under City file 21 151444 STE 09 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 221 Sterling Rd development been approved?
Not yet. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, which will make the final decision. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Can I comment on it?
No meeting or comment deadline is scheduled right now. Follow the application to get an email if one is set. Source: Development Applications and Public Notices, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 221 Sterling Rd?
Alejandra Bravo, Ward 9 Davenport. 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.