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54 Kenilworth Ave · The Beaches · Ward 19 Beaches-East York
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to legalize and to maintain the existing rear second-storey addition, which was constructed without an authorized building permit. The Committee of Adjustment decided: approved.
City file A0550/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJul 17, 2026
- HearingOct 21, 2026
- DecisionApproved
- ThenBuilding permit
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 Nov 10, 2026.
What happens next: The owner can now apply for a building permit. When one is issued, it’s added to the timeline below.
02What was proposed
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear second-storey addition, which was constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a front one-storey addition (verandah enclosure) and a rear ground floor juliette balcony.
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
- Jul 17, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Oct 21, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing: approved.
- —Approved by the Committee of Adjustment. Date not in the City’s data.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0550/26TEY | 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.
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 54 Kenilworth Ave?
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear second-storey addition, which was constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a front one-storey addition (verandah enclosure) and a… (file A0550/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 54 Kenilworth Ave approved?
Approved by the Committee of Adjustment. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 54 Kenilworth Ave?
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.