Split the lot
493 Plains Rd · Old East York · Ward 19 Beaches-East York
The owner is asking for permission to divide the property or change its lot lines to obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots. The Committee of Adjustment decided: approved.
City file B0018/25TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedApr 1, 2025
- HearingJul 9, 2025
- DecisionApproved
- ThenBuilding permit issued Jun 26, 2026
01Outcome
This application is decided, so no more comments are taken on it.
The decision can be appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body until Aug 4, 2025.
What happens next: A building permit was issued on Jun 26, 2026, so construction can start. It’s listed under Elsewhere on this site.
Brad Bradford, Ward 19 Beaches-East York. Councillors can answer questions about what happens next.
416-338-2755councillor_bradford@toronto.caCouncillor’s website
02What was proposed
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.
The application’s description, from the City’s Committee of Adjustment data. A consent is permission to divide a property or change its lot lines.
03Timeline
- Apr 1, 2025Application submitted to the City.
- Jul 9, 2025Committee of Adjustment hearing: approved.
- Mar 30, 2026Building permit issued: Proposal to construct a new two storey single family dwelling complete with a rear yard deck and basement walkout stair.
- Mar 30, 2026Demolition permit issued: Proposal to demolish existing one storey two unit dwelling and construct two new two storey dwellings.
- Jun 26, 2026Building permit issued: Proposed 2 storey Duplex
- —Approved by the Committee of Adjustment. Date not in the City’s data.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consent | File B0018/25TEY | Approved | The City’s Application Information Centre |
Plans, studies and staff reports and the decision 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 493 Plains Rd since this application was filed.
- •New building: 2 homesPermit 26 107262 BLD
Permit issued Jun 26, 2026
Proposed 2 storey Duplex - •New building: 1 homesPermit 26 107273 BLD
Under construction: permit issued Mar 30, 2026
Proposal to construct a new two storey single family dwelling complete with a rear yard deck and basement walkout stair. - •DemolitionPermit 26 107280 DEM
Permit issued Mar 30, 2026
Proposal to demolish existing one storey two unit dwelling and construct two new two storey dwellings.
06Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
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07Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 493 Plains Rd?
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential (file B0018/25TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 493 Plains Rd approved?
Approved by the Committee of Adjustment. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 493 Plains Rd?
Brad Bradford, Ward 19 Beaches-East 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.