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975 Dovercourt Rd · Dovercourt Village · Ward 9 Davenport
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to convert the existing two-storey mixed-use building into a residential building (fourplex) by constructing a rear two-storey addition with a ground floor deck and stairs. The Committee of Adjustment decided: deferred.
City file A0047/25TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJan 20, 2025
- DecisionDeferred
- 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 Apr 8, 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 convert the existing two-storey mixed-use building into a residential building (fourplex) by constructing a rear two-storey addition with a ground floor deck and stairs, and second and third storey balconies. Also, to construct a complete third storey addition. In addition, to construct a two-storey ancillary building to contain one garden suite. There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on this lot (four dwelling units within the main house and one dwelling unit within the ancillary building).
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
- Jan 20, 2025Application submitted to the City.
- —Deferred by the Committee of Adjustment. Date not in the City’s data.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0047/25TEY | Approved | The 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.
05Elsewhere on this site
New-building and demolition permits at 975 Dovercourt Rd since this application was filed.
- •New building: 3 homesPermit 25 139811 BLD
Permit applied for Apr 4, 2025
Proposal for demolition of exisiting building above grade and to construct new fourplex.
06Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
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07Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 975 Dovercourt Rd?
To convert the existing two-storey mixed-use building into a residential building (fourplex) by constructing a rear two-storey addition with a ground floor deck and stairs, and second and third storey balconies. Also, to construct a complete third storey… (file A0047/25TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 975 Dovercourt Rd approved?
Deferred by the Committee of Adjustment. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 975 Dovercourt Rd?
Alejandra Bravo, Ward 9 Davenport. 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.