28-storey building with shops
68 Wellesley St E · Church-Wellesley · Ward 13 Toronto Centre
A request to change the Official Plan and zoning to allow a 28-storey building, with 258 homes. It was submitted in January 2024. It was refused.
City file 24 109932 STE 13 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJan 30, 2024
- Notice to neighboursMar 8, 2024
- Community meetingMar 5, 2024
- DecisionRefused
01Outcome
This application is decided, so no more comments are taken on it.
The City’s data shows the decision but not its date.02What was proposed
One 28-storey building with 258 homes.
- Homes
- 258
- Height
- 28 storeys
- Total floor space
- 16,903 m²
- What it needed
- Changes to the Official Plan and zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
Combined Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment for a 28 storey, mixed-use building with a total of 17,523.3 m² of gross floor area, comprised of 16,903.4 m² of residential GFA and 619.9 m² of non-residential GFA. Approximately 258 residential dwelling units are proposed.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Jan 30, 2024Application submitted to the City.
- Jan 30, 2024A related site plan application is filed: 28-storey building.
- Mar 5, 2024Community consultation meeting.
- Mar 8, 2024City notice: Notice of Application Under the Planning Act - 68-78 Wellesley Street East and 505-509 Church Street. Read the notice
- —Refused. Date not in the City’s data.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Plan and rezoning | File 24 109932 STE 13 OZ | Refused | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Site plan | File 24 109939 STE 13 SA | Under appeal | See its page |
Plans, studies and staff reports and the decision 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 68 Wellesley St E?
One 28-storey building with 258 homes, 28 storeys, under City file 24 109932 STE 13 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the 68 Wellesley St E development approved?
No. Refused. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 68 Wellesley St E?
Chris Moise, Ward 13 Toronto Centre. 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.