28-storey building
53 Strachan Ave and 2 more addresses · West Queen West · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
A request to change the Official Plan and zoning to allow a 28-storey building, with 377 homes. It was submitted in March 2026 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 26 130761 STE 10 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMar 17, 2026
- Notice to neighboursApr 24, 2026
- Community meetingApr 15, 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, Ausma Malik, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 28-storey building with 377 homes.
- Homes
- 377
- Height
- 28 storeys
- Total floor space
- 30,642 m²
- What it needs
- Changes to the Official Plan and zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
An Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 28-storey apartment building with 296 rental units (including 60 affordable rental units) and an 8-storey building with 81 supportive housing units. This site is part of the Toronto Builds program.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Mar 17, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Apr 15, 2026Community consultation meeting.
- Apr 24, 2026City notice: Notice of Application - 53 Strachan Avenue and 801 and 805 Wellington Street West. Read the notice
- Jun 22, 2026City notice: Notice of Public Meeting - Request to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law - 53 Strachan Avenue and 801 and 805 Wellington Street West. Read the notice
- Aug 14, 2026City notice: Notice of Adoption of Official Plan Amendment 925 and Passing of Zoning By-law 1246-2026 - 53 Strachan Avenue and 805 and 805A Wellington Street West. Read the notice
- Nov 5, 2026A related rezoning application is filed: Rezoning.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Plan and rezoning | File 26 130761 STE 10 OZ | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Rezoning | File 26 266149 STE 10 OZ | 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.
05Nearby applications
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 53 Strachan Ave?
One 28-storey building with 377 homes, 28 storeys, under City file 26 130761 STE 10 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 53 Strachan 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 53 Strachan Ave?
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.