12-storey building
491 Glencairn Ave and 3 more addresses · Bedford Park-Nortown · Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence
A request to change the zoning to allow a 12-storey building, with 225 homes. It was submitted in May 2026 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 26 165289 NNY 08 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMay 22, 2026
- Notice to neighboursJun 26, 2026
- NowCity planners’ review
- NextCity Council 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, Mike Colle, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 12-storey building with 225 homes.
- Homes
- 225
- Height
- 12 storeys
- Total floor space
- 19,299 m²
- What it needs
- A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of an 12-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use at grade. The building will provide a total of 225 residential units, being a mix of Studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units. A total of 158 vehicle parking spaces are proposed on 3 underground levels; as well as 248 bicycle parking spaces. The proposed development provides a total GFA of 19,332 square metres and a FSI of 6.61. Additionally, the proposed development provides 462 square metres of indoor amenity space and 513 square metres of outdoor amenity space.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- May 22, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Jun 26, 2026City notice: Notice of Application - 491 Glencairn Avenue and 278, 280 and 282 Strathallan Wood. Read the notice
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning | File 26 165289 NNY 08 OZ | 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
- 12-storey building · 2014 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 491 Glencairn Ave?
One 12-storey building with 225 homes, 12 storeys, under City file 26 165289 NNY 08 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 491 Glencairn Ave 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 491 Glencairn Ave?
Mike Colle, Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence. 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.