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Minor variance

56 Madawaska Ave · Newtonbrook East · Ward 18 Willowdale

The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules for this: Application withdrawn november 24th. A hearing date hasn’t been set yet.

City file A0479/16NY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedMay 20, 2016
  2. NowWaiting for a hearing date
  3. NextHearing and decision

01Have your say

Waiting for a hearing date

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

Application withdrawn november 24th

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

  1. May 20, 2016Application submitted to the City.
  2. May 5, 2022Building permit issued: Proposal to demolish existing sfd and construct new two-storey detached dwelling.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
Minor varianceFile A0479/16NYIn progressThe 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.

05Elsewhere on this site

New-building and demolition permits at 56 Madawaska Ave since this application was filed.

  1. •
    New building: 1 homes
    Permit 21 206577 BLD

    Under construction: permit issued May 5, 2022

    Proposal to demolish existing sfd and construct new two-storey detached dwelling.

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07Quick answers about this application

What is being built at 56 Madawaska Ave?

Application withdrawn november (file A0479/16NY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Who is the councillor for 56 Madawaska Ave?

Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale. 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.

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