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Planning application · Rezoning

Two towers, up to 38 storeys

59 Lawton Blvd and 11 more addresses · Yonge-St.Clair · Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's

A request to change the zoning to allow two buildings of 38 and 37 storeys, with 706 homes. It was submitted in February 2025 and has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, which will make the final decision.

City file 25 121716 STE 12 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedFeb 25, 2025
  2. Community meetingMay 15, 2025
  3. NowAppealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
  4. NextTribunal hearing and decision

01Have your say

Nothing scheduled right now

Because the application has been appealed, the Ontario Land Tribunal, not City Council, will make the decision. No public meeting or comment deadline is set at the moment.

Follow this application and we’ll email you if a hearing is scheduled. Your councillor, Josh Matlow, can tell you how the City is handling the appeal.

02What’s proposed

Two towers with 706 homes.

10 storeys20 storeys30 storeys40 storeys3837TWO PROPOSED BUILDINGS
Heights in storeys, from the application.
Homes
706
Heights
38 and 37 storeys
Total floor space
46,219 m²
What it needs
A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
OLT Interim Order for Approval of two new 37 and 38-storey residential buildings subject to fulfillment of conditions.
From the City’s development applications data, as written.

03Timeline

  1. Feb 25, 2025Application submitted to the City.
  2. Feb 25, 2025A related site plan application is filed: Two towers, up to 43 storeys.
  3. May 15, 2025Community consultation meeting.
  4. —Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Date not published in the City’s data; from now on we record the date we first see each change.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
RezoningFile 25 121716 STE 12 OZUnder appealDocuments and reports on the City’s site
Site planFile 25 121712 STE 12 SAIn progressSee 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

Yonge StSt Clair AveGlen Elm AveAlvin AveLawton BlvdHeath StLonsdale RdMallory GdnsOriole GdnsOriole RdBryce AveOaklawn GdnsDeer Park CresFerndale AveDelisle Ave123456Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)Yonge StSt Clair AveLawton BlvdAlvin AveHeath StLonsdale RdGlen Elm AveMallory GdnsOriole GdnsBryce Ave123456Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)

The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.

  1. 1
    Two towers, up to 43 storeys (706 homes)
    59 Lawton Blvd · next door

    City planners are reviewing it

  2. 2
    Minor variance
    1560 Yonge St · about 80 m

    Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body

  3. 3
    Consent
    1 Delisle Ave · about 160 m

    Hearing scheduled: hearing Tue, Aug 10

  4. 4
    Consent
    40 St Clair Ave W · about 220 m

    Hearing scheduled: hearing Thu, Oct 28

  5. 5
    Consent
    30 St Clair Ave W · about 230 m

    Hearing scheduled: hearing Thu, Oct 28

  6. 6
    Addition
    47 Alvin Ave · about 240 m

    Waiting for a hearing date

All applications in progress in Ward 12

06Quick answers about this application

What is proposed at 59 Lawton Blvd?

Two towers with 706 homes, of 38 and 37 storeys, under City file 25 121716 STE 12 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Has the 59 Lawton Blvd development been approved?

Not yet. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, which will make the final decision. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Can I comment on it?

No meeting or comment deadline is scheduled right now. Follow the application to get an email if one is set. Source: Development Applications and Public Notices, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Who is the councillor for 59 Lawton Blvd?

Josh Matlow, Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's. 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.

59 Lawton Blvd development: Two towers, up to 38 storeys (under appeal) · My Address in Toronto