21-storey building
253 Markham Rd · Scarborough Village · Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood
A request to approve the detailed design of a 21-storey building, with 245 homes. It was submitted in December 2021 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 21 250217 ESC 24 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedDec 20, 2021
- NowCity planners’ review
- NextCity decision
01Have your say
While City planners review it, you can send comments to the planner named on the City’s application page. Your councillor, Paul Ainslie, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 21-storey building with 245 homes.
- Homes
- 245
- Height
- 21 storeys
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
The proposed site plan application is to facilitate the development of a 783 unit residential development comprised of Building A (Affordable Housing) 21 storeys, 245 units, Building B 19 storeys. Building C 15 storeys, Building D 8 storeys and Buildings E and F 3 storey townhouses. The applicant proposes access to the site via the provision of a 'C' shaped private street. The proposal incorporates the provision of an approximately 1 acre park intended to be conveyed to the City at the easterly end of the development fronting Dunelm Street.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Dec 20, 2021Application submitted to the City.
- Nov 5, 2026Building permit issued: Proposal for all building, plumbing and hvac work, including drywall, windows, exterior finishes, etc., associated with the construction to construct a 21-storey purpose-built rental building, containing 245 residential
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 21 250217 ESC 24 SA | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
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
- Site plan · 2025 · closed · City record
- Rezoning · 2025 · closed
- Four towers, up to 20 storeys · 2016 · closed · City record
05Elsewhere on this site
New-building and demolition permits at 253 Markham Rd since this application was filed.
- •New building: 245 homesPermit 25 233028 BLD
Permit issued Nov 5, 2026
Proposal for all building, plumbing and hvac work, including drywall, windows, exterior finishes, etc., associated with the construction to construct a 21-storey purpose-built rental building, containing 245 residential
06Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
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07Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 253 Markham Rd?
One 21-storey building with 245 homes, 21 storeys, under City file 21 250217 ESC 24 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 253 Markham Rd development been approved?
Not yet. City planners are reviewing it. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Can I comment on it?
Yes. Send comments to the City planner named on the City’s application page before a decision. Follow the application to hear about meetings. Source: Development Applications and Public Notices, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 253 Markham Rd?
Paul Ainslie, Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood. 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.