New three-storey house
71 Old Forest Hill Rd · Forest Hill South · Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage (within the basement). A hearing date hasn’t been set yet.
City file A0703/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedOct 2, 2026
- NowWaiting for a hearing date
- NextHearing and decision
01Have your say
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
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage (within the basement), a front covered porch with stairs, a rear covered outdoor room, and a rear third storey balcony. Also, to construct an oversized front driveway with two points of vehicle access, a rear one-storey ancillary building (cabana), and an inground swimming pool.
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
- Oct 2, 2026Application submitted to the City.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0703/26TEY | 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.
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 71 Old Forest Hill Rd?
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage (within the basement), a front covered porch with stairs, a rear covered outdoor room, and a rear third storey balcony. Also, to construct an oversized front driveway with two points of… (file A0703/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 71 Old Forest Hill 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.