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Planning application · Rezoning

23-storey building

3434 Lawrence Ave E · Woburn North · Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood

A request to change the zoning to allow a 23-storey building. It was submitted in March 2026 and City planners are reviewing it.

City file 26 135283 ESC 24 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedMar 26, 2026
  2. NowCity planners’ review
  3. NextCity Council decision

01Have your say

No meeting scheduled right now

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 23-storey building.

10 storeys20 storeys30 storeys23PROPOSED
Heights in storeys, from the application.
Height
23 storeys
What it needs
A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
ZBA for Lifting the Hold to permit a development containing two L-shaped buildingswith heights ranging from 10-23 storeys, as well as a new public park and a new publicroad.
From the City’s development applications data, as written.

03Timeline

  1. Mar 26, 2026Application submitted to the City.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
RezoningFile 26 135283 ESC 24 OZIn progressThe City’s Application Information Centre
Site planFile 21 250160 ESC 24 SAIn progressSee its page
SubdivisionFile 21 250159 ESC 24 SBIn progressSee 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

05Nearby applications

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The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.

  1. 1
    Two towers, up to 29 storeys (642 homes)
    3434 Lawrence Ave E · next door

    City planners are reviewing it

  2. 2
    29-storey building (642 homes)
    3434 Lawrence Ave E · next door

    City planners are reviewing it

  3. 3
    Two towers, up to 35 storeys with shops (661 homes)
    3585 Lawrence Ave E · about 350 m

    Approved by City Council

All applications in progress in Ward 24

06Quick answers about this application

What is proposed at 3434 Lawrence Ave E?

One 23-storey building, 23 storeys, under City file 26 135283 ESC 24 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Has the 3434 Lawrence Ave E 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 3434 Lawrence Ave E?

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.

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