New house
649 Spadina Rd · Forest Hill South · Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new front yard parking pad (abutting Spadina Road). The Committee of Adjustment hears it on Wednesday, November 25. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
City file A0710/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedSep 25, 2026
- Notice to neighboursHearing scheduled
- NowComments open until Nov 18
- NextHearing Nov 25
- ThenDecision; appeals until Dec 15
01Have your say
- Write your comments, mentioning file A0710/26TEY and the address.
- Email them as a PDF to the Committee of Adjustment (Toronto and East York panel) by the deadline. How to submit, on the City’s site
- To speak at the hearing, online or in person, register with the Committee. How to take part
02What’s proposed
To construct a new front yard parking pad (abutting Spadina Road), and to widen the driveway (that does not lead directly to a garage). Minor Variance Decision A0488/25TEY approved a new three-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage, a front porch with stairs, a front third storey balcony, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, a rear second storey balcony, and an in-ground swimming pool. This Minor Variance Application is necessitated to include variances for the new front yard parking pad and widened driveway, not previously approved.
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
- Sep 25, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Nov 25, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0710/26TEY | In progress | The 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 649 Spadina Rd since this application was filed.
- •New building: 1 homesPermit 26 261411 BLD
Permit applied for Oct 28, 2026
Proposal to construct 3-storey detached home with secondary suite and pool in rear yard. - •New building: 1 homesPermit 26 260393 BLD
Permit applied for Oct 26, 2026
Proposed 3-storey detached dwelling with secondary suite in basement and integral garage.
06Nearby applications
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07Quick answers about this application
When is the Committee of Adjustment hearing for 649 Spadina Rd?
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., online or at Committee Room 2, Second Floor, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street W, M5H 2N2. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
What is the deadline to comment?
4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2026: five business days before the hearing. Email comments as a PDF to the Committee of Adjustment. Source: City of Toronto, Committee of Adjustment participation rules.
What is being built at 649 Spadina Rd?
To construct a new front yard parking pad (abutting Spadina Road), and to widen the driveway (that does not lead directly to a garage). Minor Variance Decision A0488/25TEY approved a new three-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage, a front porch… (file A0710/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 649 Spadina Rd?
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.