Laneway suite
52 A St Clarens Ave · Little Portugal · Ward 9 Davenport
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a front walkout basement. A hearing date hasn’t been set yet.
City file A0779/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedOct 22, 2026
- 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 existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a front walkout basement. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (laneway suite) containing one dwelling unit will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the basement, one unit on the ground floor, and one unit occupying the second storey of the main building and one unit within the ancillary building containing a laneway suite).
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
- Oct 22, 2026Application submitted to the City.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0779/26TEY | 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.
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 52 A St Clarens Ave?
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a front walkout basement. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (laneway suite) containing one dwelling unit will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of four… (file A0779/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 52 A St Clarens Ave?
Alejandra Bravo, Ward 9 Davenport. 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.