Minor variance
451 Richmond St W · Wellington Place · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the development standards for the 19-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site-Specific Zoning By-law 397-2022 (OLT)) by removing the 5.5 m setback from the west lot line. A hearing date hasn’t been set yet.
City file A0725/25TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedSep 23, 2025
- NowWaiting for a hearing date
- NextHearing and decision
01Have your say
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 alter the development standards for the 19-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site-Specific Zoning By-law 397-2022 (OLT)) by removing the 5.5 m setback from the west lot line, and adding a 5.5 m setback from the east lot line. There will be a total of 136 residential dwelling units on this lot.
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 23, 2025Application submitted to the City.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0725/25TEY | In progress | 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.
Earlier at this address
- 19-storey building · 2016 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 451 Richmond St W?
To alter the development standards for the 19-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site-Specific Zoning By-law 397-2022 (OLT)) by removing the 5.5 m setback from the west lot line, and adding a 5.5 m setback from the east lot line. There will be a… (file A0725/25TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 451 Richmond St W?
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.