Development applications
What’s being built in Toronto.
Plain-language breakdowns of new condo and rental proposals: what’s planned, how tall, and what it could mean for the street.
How we cover them
Context, not hype.
New development applications usually arrive with little context: a notice sign on a fence, a headline, or word on the street. It’s no surprise neighbours are left wondering what’s actually proposed, how big it is and what it could mean for the block they live on.
For each application we cover, we explain what’s planned, why the site is being considered for redevelopment and how the proposal fits the surrounding neighbourhood. We look at height, density, unit mix, transit and how the project changes as it moves through the planning process, without speculation or sales talk. Whether you own nearby, you’re buying in the area or you’re simply curious, the aim is to help you understand what’s coming and why it matters.
Latest applications
Toronto’s latest development applications.
35 & 37-Storey Mixed-Use Towers Proposed for 245–251 Marlee Ave
40 & 38 Storeys Proposed at Romar Crescent and Benner Avenue
43-Storey Tower Proposed for 1410 Eglinton Avenue West
Two Rental Towers Proposed Next to Glencairn Station
36 & 39 Storeys Proposed for 351–377 Marlee Avenue
A 26-Storey Mixed-Use Building Proposed for 726–736 Marlee Avenue
A 48-Storey Tower May Be Coming Next to the Cedarvale LRT Station
A New 37 Storey Tower May Be Coming to 8–12 Benner Ave & 5 Stayner Ave
503–511 Oakwood Avenue & 66–70 Belvidere Avenue: What’s Being Proposed
774–782 Marlee Avenue: What’s Being Proposed
744–748 Marlee Ave & 111 Wenderly Dr: What’s Being Proposed
What’s Being Proposed at 1711–1741 Eglinton Ave W?
What Are They Building At 1675 & 1685 Eglinton Ave West?
What’s Proposed for 589–599 Lawrence Avenue West
What Are They Building at Glencairn and Marlee? 831 Glencairn Ave
What Are they Building at 529-543 Marlee Ave? 819 Glencairn Ave.
3140-3170 Dufferin St. To Be Redeveloped
What Are They Building at 3019 Dufferin Street?
The planning process
How an application moves through the City.
- 01
The application is filed
The owner applies to the City, usually for a Zoning By-law Amendment and sometimes an Official Plan Amendment. A notice sign goes up on the site and the plans are posted online.
- 02
The City reviews it
City Planning shares the plans with other departments and agencies, and usually holds a community consultation meeting where residents can ask questions and comment.
- 03
The plans are revised
It’s common for the height, density, setbacks or unit mix to change after feedback. Each resubmission is added to the same file.
- 04
Council decides
Planning staff write a report with a recommendation. It goes to the local Community Council and then to City Council for a decision.
- 05
Appeals, approvals and permits
A decision, or the lack of one within the provincial deadline, can be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. An approved project still needs site plan approval and building permits before construction starts.
Neighbourhood guides
Explore the neighbourhoods.
Homes, schools, parks and transit in the areas around Eglinton West and Oakwood.
Living near a proposal?
Talk it through with us.
If an application is planned near your home, we can walk you through what it could mean for you and your options, whether you’re staying, selling or buying nearby.
