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Planning application · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance

New house

249 Macdonell Ave · Roncesvalles · Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park

The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (shed) in the rear yard of the existing two-storey detached dwelling. A hearing date hasn’t been set yet.

City file A0507/24TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedJun 1, 2024
  2. NowWaiting for a hearing date
  3. NextHearing and decision

01Have your say

Waiting for a hearing date

Neighbours get a notice in the mail once a hearing is set, and can send comments before it. Follow this application and we’ll email you the date.

02What’s proposed

To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (shed) in the rear yard of the existing two-storey detached dwelling. This shed will be used for the purpose of an arts studio.

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

  1. Jun 1, 2024Application submitted to the City.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
Minor varianceFile A0507/24TEYIn progressThe 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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The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.

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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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  4. 4
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  5. 5
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  6. 6
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    345 Sorauren Ave · about 380 m

    Hearing scheduled: hearing Wed, Nov 25

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06Quick answers about this application

What is being built at 249 Macdonell Ave?

To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (shed) in the rear yard of the existing two-storey detached dwelling. This shed will be used for the purpose of an arts (file A0507/24TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Who is the councillor for 249 Macdonell Ave?

Gord Perks, Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park. 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.

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