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Building permits in Downsview

The City of Toronto has 6,956 building permits on record for the Downsview neighbourhood, going back to 1985. Those permits created 1,957 homes and removed 87, a net change of +1,870. Declared construction value totals $916.6M. The most recent permit was issued Sep 9, 2026 at 18 William Duncan Rd.

Permits on record
6,9561985–2026
Declared construction value
$916.6Mas filed, not adjusted
Homes created
1,957dwelling units
Homes removed
87net +1,870

Permits issued per year

20002026 (part year)

Most common work

  • Building Permit Related(PS)1,385 · 20%
  • Building Permit Related(MS)1,249 · 18%
  • New Building977 · 14%
  • Building Permit Related (DR)824 · 12%
  • Interior Alterations303 · 4%
  • Back Water Valve (Sewer only)290 · 4%
  • Multiple Projects184 · 3%
  • Addition(s)157 · 2%
  • Demolition154 · 2%
  • Partial Permit - Foundation138 · 2%
  • Garage109 · 2%
  • Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only)94 · 1%

Structures worked on

  • SFD - Detached2,371 · 34%
  • SFD - Townhouse2,158 · 31%
  • Stacked Townhouses756 · 11%
  • Apartment Building255 · 4%
  • SFD - Semi-Detached160 · 2%
  • Other139 · 2%
  • Office114 · 2%
  • 2 Unit - Detached110 · 2%
  • Laneway / Rear Yard Suite81 · 1%
  • Restaurant 30 Seats or Less79 · 1%
  • Industrial61 · 1%
  • 3+ Unit - Detached55 · 1%

Most recent permits

Issued Address Work What was filed Value Status
Sep 9, 2026 18 William Duncan Rd Interior Alterations Propose to legalize an as-built entrance door $4K Open
Sep 9, 2026 1377 Sheppard Ave W Temporary Structures Erection and dismantling of ONE (1) Stageline SL320 self-contained hydraulic mobile stage, unit #374, on the Festival Terrace lawn for a one-day licensed music event. Placed on grade on integral outriggers - NO ground penetration and no staking, per the licence agreement. Erected Sept 10-11, 2026; i Open
Sep 2, 2026 99 Regent Rd Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Studio Garden Suite based on pre-approved design by the Municipality GSH-2 Open
Sep 1, 2026 99 Regent Rd Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Studio Garden Suite based on pre-approved design by the Municipality GSH-2 Open
Aug 31, 2026 107 Winston Park Blvd Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for second floor addition and attache 2 car garage. Open
Aug 31, 2026 107 Winston Park Blvd Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposal for second floor addition and attache 2 car garage. Open
Aug 31, 2026 107 Winston Park Blvd Multiple Projects Proposal for second floor addition and attached 2 car garage. $600K Open
Aug 27, 2026 258 Cornelius Pkwy New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite PROPOSED GARDEN SUITE - CONVERTING EXISTING GARAGE (= 29.31 SQ.M.), REAR ADDITION (= 50.17 SQ.M.) AND SECOND FLOOR ADDITION (=87.07 SQ.M.) $800K Open
Aug 27, 2026 258 Cornelius Pkwy Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - PROPOSED GARDEN SUITE - CONVERTING EXISTING GARAGE (= 29.31 SQ.M.), REAR ADDITION (= 50.17 SQ.M.) AND SECOND FLOOR ADDITION (=87.07 SQ.M.) Open
Aug 27, 2026 258 Cornelius Pkwy Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - PROPOSED GARDEN SUITE - CONVERTING EXISTING GARAGE (= 29.31 SQ.M.), REAR ADDITION (= 50.17 SQ.M.) AND SECOND FLOOR ADDITION (=87.07 SQ.M.) Open
Aug 27, 2026 258 Cornelius Pkwy Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - PROPOSED GARDEN SUITE - CONVERTING EXISTING GARAGE (= 29.31 SQ.M.), REAR ADDITION (= 50.17 SQ.M.) AND SECOND FLOOR ADDITION (=87.07 SQ.M.) Open
Aug 27, 2026 92 Powell Rd New Building PROPOSED NEW TWO-STOREY SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE WITH ATTACHED GARAGE AND WALK-OUT BASEMENT. $1.5M New build
Aug 26, 2026 123 Garratt Blvd Temporary Structures Construct temporary demountable grandstand for Rogers stadiumSet up: Aug. 18, 2026; Tear Down: Aug. 27, 2026. Open
Aug 26, 2026 46 Keelegate Dr New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite To construct a new rear garden suite ancillary to fourplex $400K Open
Aug 26, 2026 46 Keelegate Dr New Building To demolish existing dwelling and construct a new four-unit residential building $1.2M New build
Aug 24, 2026 123 Garratt Blvd Temporary Structures Proposal for the construction of two temporary structure for BTS Concert Closed
Aug 24, 2026 99 Regent Rd New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite Studio Garden Suite based on pre-approved design by the Municipality GSH-2 $100K Open
Aug 21, 2026 123 Garratt Blvd Temporary Structures Proposal to construct one temporary demountable stage for Rogers stadiumSet up: Aug. 28, 2026; Tear Down: Sept.18, 2026. Open
Aug 19, 2026 141 Spalding Rd Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to create an open-concept main floor with two bedrooms and an study room plus a newly configured lower-level one-bedroom and wet bar. Open
Aug 19, 2026 3020 Keele St Fire Damage Proposal for fire damage repair Open
Aug 18, 2026 123 Garratt Blvd Temporary Structures Proposal to Construct one temporary demountable stage for Rogers stadiumSet up: Aug. 20, 2026; Tear Down: Aug. 27, 2026. Closed
Aug 18, 2026 103 Whitley Ave Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed second storey addition with new attached garage and new rear entrance and second unit Open
Aug 18, 2026 49 Plewes Rd Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - TO CONSTRUCT & MAINTAIN A 1 STOREY CABANA / POOL HOUSE Open
Aug 18, 2026 49 Plewes Rd Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - TO CONSTRUCT & MAINTAIN A 1 STOREY CABANA / POOL HOUSE Open
Aug 18, 2026 37 Tavistock Rd Multiple Projects PROPOSED GARAGE ADDITION, COVERED PATIO & PORCH:PROP. GARAGE - 56.28 m2 / PROP. COVERED PATIO - 37.10 m2 - PROP. COLD ROOM - 8.77 m2 / PROP. COVERED PORCH - 8.77 m2 / PROP. ROOF ALTERATION - 32.66 m2 $100K Open
Aug 18, 2026 103 Whitley Ave Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed second storey addition with new attached garage and new rear entrance and second unit Open
Aug 18, 2026 49 Plewes Rd Accessory Building(s) TO CONSTRUCT & MAINTAIN A 1 STOREY CABANA / POOL HOUSE $35K Open
Aug 18, 2026 37 Tavistock Rd Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - PROPOSED GARAGE ADDITION, COVERED PATIO & PORCH:PROP. GARAGE - 56.28 m2 / PROP. COVERED PATIO - 37.10 m2 - PROP. COLD ROOM - 8.77 m2 / PROP. COVERED PORCH - 8.77 m2 / PROP. ROOF ALTERATION - 32.66 m2 Open
Aug 18, 2026 103 Whitley Ave Multiple Projects Proposed second storey addition with new attached garage and new rear entrance and second unit $500K Open
Aug 14, 2026 141 Spalding Rd Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Proposed interior alterations to create an open-concept main floor with two bedrooms and an study room plus a newly configured lower-level one-bedroom and wet bar. Open
Aug 13, 2026 1090 Wilson Ave Fire Alarm Proposal to replace fire alarm control panel for existing store. $10K Open
Aug 12, 2026 123 Garratt Blvd Temporary Structures Construct one temporary demountable stage for Rogers stadiumSet up: Aug. 8, 2026; Tear Down: Aug. 13, 2026. Open
Aug 12, 2026 2866 Keele St Interior Alterations Revision: proposal to change door location and correction of roof joist direction Open
Aug 11, 2026 99 Regent Rd Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Studio Garden Suite based on pre-approved design by the Municipality GSH-2 Open
Aug 4, 2026 123 Garratt Blvd Temporary Structures Proposal to construct one temporary demountable stage for Rogers Stadium. Installation date: August 1 2026, Removal date: August 7, 2026 Closed
Aug 4, 2026 846 Wilson Ave Interior Alterations Interior alterations to the basement and first floor for an office. $1K Open
Jul 31, 2026 1377 Sheppard Ave W Temporary Structures ERECT TEMPORARY STAGE FOR VELD 2026(START DATE 20 JULY, 2026; END DATE 7 AUG. 2026)PREIVOUS PERMIT: 25 195419 TPS 00 TS Closed
Jul 31, 2026 1377 Sheppard Ave W Temporary Structures ERECT TEMPORARY STRUCTURE FOR VELD 2026(START DATE 20 JULY, 2026; END DATE 7 AUG. 2026)PREVIOUS PERMIT: 25 197513 TPS 00 TS Closed
Jul 31, 2026 1377 Sheppard Ave W Temporary Structures Proposal to erect temporary structure (Beat Box) for Veld festival. Installation Date - July 30, 2026Removal Date - August 3, 2026 Open
Jul 31, 2026 1133 Sheppard Ave W Temporary Structures ERECT ONE TEMPORARY STRUCTURE for VELD 2026START DATE 30 JULY, 2026; END DATE 7 AUG. 2026 Open

The 40 most recent of 6,956 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.

Source
City of Toronto Open Data
Dataset
Building permits, active + cleared
Records
6,956
City refresh
2026-09-12 10:24
Page built
2026-09-12
Sheet
NBH-155