New three-storey house
34 Grove Ave · Trinity-Bellwoods · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a covered front porch. The decision has been appealed.
City file A0672/25TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedSep 3, 2025
- HearingNov 12, 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, Ausma Malik, can tell you how the City is handling the appeal.
02What’s proposed
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a covered front porch, a front walkout basement, a front third storey terrace, and a rear third storey balcony. Also, to construct a two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a two-car garage with car lift and storage area), in the rear yard, abutting Skey Lane.
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 3, 2025Application submitted to the City.
- Nov 12, 2025Committee of Adjustment hearing: refused.
- Sep 28, 2026Building permit issued: Proposal to demolish the existing detached dwelling and construct a new three storey detached dwelling with a front basement walkout, front porch, rear third-floor balcony, front third-floor terrace, and a two storey det
- Sep 28, 2026Demolition permit issued: To demolish existing dwelling and construct a new three storey dwelling
- —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 A0672/25TEY | 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.
05Elsewhere on this site
New-building and demolition permits at 34 Grove Ave since this application was filed.
- •New building: 1 homesPermit 26 232525 BLD
Permit issued Sep 28, 2026
Proposal to demolish the existing detached dwelling and construct a new three storey detached dwelling with a front basement walkout, front porch, rear third-floor balcony, front third-floor terrace, and a two storey det - •DemolitionPermit 26 233529 DEM
Under construction: permit issued Sep 28, 2026
To demolish existing dwelling and construct a new three storey dwelling
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07Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 34 Grove Ave?
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a covered front porch, a front walkout basement, a front third storey terrace, and a rear third storey balcony. Also, to construct a two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a two-car garage… (file A0672/25TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 34 Grove Ave approved?
Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 34 Grove Ave?
Ausma Malik, Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York. 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.