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Planning application · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Decided

Addition

789 Eastern Ave · South Riverdale · Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth

The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear basement walkout with a terrace. The Committee of Adjustment decided: deferred.

City file A1077/24TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedDec 11, 2024
  2. DecisionDeferred
  3. ThenBuilding permit

01Outcome

DecidedDeferred by the Committee of Adjustment

This application is decided, so no more comments are taken on it.

The decision can be appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body until Mar 11, 2025.

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 existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear basement walkout with a terrace, and a rear two-storey addition with a ground floor deck. Also, to construct a rear parking pad (two vehicular parking spaces), abutting the laneway. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one primary unit and one secondary suite in the basement).

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

  1. Dec 11, 2024Application submitted to the City.
  2. —Deferred by the Committee of Adjustment. Date not in the City’s data.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
Minor varianceFile A1077/24TEYApprovedThe City’s Application Information Centre

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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The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.

  1. 1
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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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  4. 4
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  5. 5
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  6. 6
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06Quick answers about this application

What is being built at 789 Eastern Ave?

To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear basement walkout with a terrace, and a rear two-storey addition with a ground floor deck. Also, to construct a rear parking pad (two vehicular parking spaces), abutting the… (file A1077/24TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Was the application at 789 Eastern Ave approved?

Deferred by the Committee of Adjustment. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Who is the councillor for 789 Eastern Ave?

Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. 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.

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