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Minor variance

4121 Lawrence Ave E · West Hill · Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood

The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to permit interior renovations to allow of a change of use to a daycare. The Committee of Adjustment hears it on Wednesday, December 2. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.

City file A0152/26SC · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedOct 7, 2026
  2. Notice to neighboursHearing scheduled
  3. NowComments open until Nov 25
  4. NextHearing Dec 2
  5. ThenDecision; appeals until Dec 22

01Have your say

HearingWednesday, December 2, 2026, 9:30 a.m.Online, or in person at Council Chamber, Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Dr., M1P 4N7
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 25
  1. Write your comments, mentioning file A0152/26SC and the address.
  2. Email them as a PDF to the Committee of Adjustment (Scarborough panel) by the deadline. How to submit, on the City’s site
  3. To speak at the hearing, online or in person, register with the Committee. How to take part
The deadline is 4:30 p.m. five business days before the hearing, the City’s rule for written submissions. Hearings are sometimes postponed: follow the application to hear about changes.

02What’s proposed

To permit interior renovations to allow of a change of use to a daycare.

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. Oct 7, 2026Application submitted to the City.
  2. Dec 2, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
Minor varianceFile A0152/26SCIn 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.

Earlier at this address

  • Rezoning · 2011 · closed
  • Site plan · 2011 · closed
  • 10 homes and shops · 2010 · closed

05Nearby applications

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

  1. 1
    9-storey building (78 homes)
    4384 Kingston Rd · about 230 m

    City planners are reviewing it

  2. 2
    13-storey building (268 homes)
    4097 Lawrence Ave E · about 320 m

    City planners are reviewing it

  3. 3
    268 homes
    4097 Lawrence Ave E · about 320 m

    City planners are reviewing it

All applications in progress in Ward 24

06Quick answers about this application

When is the Committee of Adjustment hearing for 4121 Lawrence Ave E?

Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., online or at Council Chamber, Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Dr., M1P 4N7. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

What is the deadline to comment?

4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2026: five business days before the hearing. Email comments as a PDF to the Committee of Adjustment. Source: City of Toronto, Committee of Adjustment participation rules.

What is being built at 4121 Lawrence Ave E?

To permit interior renovations to allow of a change of use to a (file A0152/26SC). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Who is the councillor for 4121 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.

4121 Lawrence Ave E Committee of Adjustment hearing Dec 2, 2026: Minor variance · My Address in Toronto