Garden suite
50 Westbourne Ave · Clairlea-Birchmount · Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new three-storey detached fourplex and a rear yard two-storey Garden Suite. The Committee of Adjustment hears it on Wednesday, December 2. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
City file A0253/25SC · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedNov 25, 2025
- Notice to neighboursHearing scheduled
- NowComments open until Nov 25
- NextHearing Dec 2
- ThenDecision
01Have your say
- Write your comments, mentioning file A0253/25SC and the address.
- Email them as a PDF to the Committee of Adjustment (Scarborough panel) by the deadline. How to submit, on the City’s site
- To speak at the hearing, online or in person, register with the Committee. How to take part
02What’s proposed
To construct a new three-storey detached fourplex and a rear yard two-storey Garden Suite. The existing detached dwelling will be demolished. Cross reference Consent and Minor Variance applications B0038/25SC & A0254/25SC.
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
- Nov 25, 2025Application submitted to the City.
- Nov 25, 2025A related minor variance application is filed: Garden suite.
- Nov 25, 2025A related consent application is filed: Split the lot.
- Dec 2, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing: deferred.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0253/25SC | In progress | The City’s Application Information Centre |
| Minor variance | File A0254/25SC | In progress | See its page |
| Consent | File B0038/25SC | In progress | See its page |
Plans, studies and staff reports are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
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06Quick answers about this application
When is the Committee of Adjustment hearing for 50 Westbourne Ave?
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.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 50 Westbourne Ave?
To construct a new three-storey detached fourplex and a rear yard two-storey Garden Suite. The existing detached dwelling will be demolished. Cross reference Consent and Minor Variance applications B0038/25SC & (file A0253/25SC). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 50 Westbourne Ave?
Parthi Kandavel, Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest. 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.