Minor variance
765 Steeles Ave W · Newtonbrook West · Ward 18 Willowdale
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the development standards, as approved under Site-Specific Zoning By-law 1089-2022, for the proposed 31-storey residential building, including to increase the permitted building height and fl. The Committee of Adjustment decided: approved.
City file A0325/26NY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedSep 14, 2026
- HearingOct 29, 2026
- DecisionApproved
- AppealsCan be appealed until Nov 18
- ThenBuilding permit
01Outcome
This application is decided, so no more comments are taken on it.
The decision can be appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body until Nov 18, 2026.
What happens next: The owner can now apply for a building permit. When one is issued, it’s added to the timeline below.
02What was proposed
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site-Specific Zoning By-law 1089-2022, for the proposed 31-storey residential building, including to increase the permitted building height and floor space index, reduce the required landscaping and amend the building setbacks, parking spaces and bicycle parking spaces.
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 14, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Oct 29, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing: approved.
- —Approved by the Committee of Adjustment. Date not in the City’s data.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0325/26NY | Approved | The City’s Application Information Centre |
| Site plan | File 19 149040 NNY 18 SA | In progress | See its page |
| Minor variance | File A0215/25NY | In progress | 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.
Earlier at this address
- 27-storey building · 2019 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 765 Steeles Ave W?
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site-Specific Zoning By-law 1089-2022, for the proposed 31-storey residential building, including to increase the permitted building height and floor space index, reduce the required landscaping and amend… (file A0325/26NY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 765 Steeles Ave W approved?
Approved by the Committee of Adjustment. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 765 Steeles Ave W?
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.