38-storey building
5915 Yonge St · Newtonbrook East · Ward 18 Willowdale
A request to change the Official Plan and zoning to allow a 38-storey building, with 496 homes. It was submitted in June 2022 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 22 168547 NNY 18 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJun 27, 2022
- Community meetingFeb 22, 2023
- 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, Lily Cheng, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 38-storey building with 496 homes.
- Homes
- 496
- Height
- 38 storeys
- Total floor space
- 38,996 m²
- What it needs
- Changes to the Official Plan and zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application for the 3rd phase of the Newtonbrook Plaza development. Proposal consisting of a 38-storey mixed-use tower with 496 dwelling units. Total gross floor area of 38,997.0 square metres, consisting of 34,782.0 square metres of residential GFA and 4,215.0 square metres of commercial GFA. Overall density of 4.6 times the area of the entire Newtonbrook redevelopment site. 254 vehicular parking spaces and 405 bicycle parking spaces are proposed. (see 20-209468 NNY 18 SA for phase 2). The Phase 3 land is part of a previous OPA/ZBA application (11 287471 NNY 24 OZ).From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Jun 27, 2022Application submitted to the City.
- Jun 27, 2022A related site plan application is filed: 38-storey building.
- Feb 22, 2023Community consultation meeting.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Plan and rezoning | File 22 168547 NNY 18 OZ | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Site plan | File 22 168546 NNY 18 SA | 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.
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 5915 Yonge St?
One 38-storey building with 496 homes, 38 storeys, under City file 22 168547 NNY 18 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 5915 Yonge St 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 5915 Yonge St?
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.