Structure · 46 of 153 by permit count
Recreational building permits in Toronto
The City of Toronto has 1,048 building permits on recreational structures on record for Toronto, going back to 2001. Those permits created 0 homes and removed 2, a net change of -2. Declared construction value totals $808.5M. Half of the 951 permits issued here came through within 51 days of the application. The most recent permit was issued Oct 22, 2026 at 989 Murray Ross Pkwy.
- Permits on record
- 1,0482001–2026
- Declared construction value
- $808.5Mas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 0dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 2net -2
- Typical wait
- 51 days24 days slower than the city
Permits issued per year
20012026 (part year)
Zoning
- Most common zone
- OR42.2% of permits · by-law 90.30
- In detached-house zones
- 1.0%37.0% below the city’s 38.0%
- Permits with a zone
- 614of 1,048 on record
The zoning categories the permits in Recreational fall in, under Zoning By-law 569-2013. These are the City's own category names. This counts permits, not land: it says where the building work happened under which rules, not how the area is carved up. What each zone allows, and what gets built in it.
Most common work
Structures worked on
Postal areas
Most recent permits
| Issued | Address | Work | What was filed | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | 989 Murray Ross Pkwy | Sprinklers | Full replacement of the Dry Sprinkler system in Arena 1 & 2 (Sprinkler Mains, Braches & Heads), due to age and rot of pipe. | $160K | Open |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 100 The East Mall | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposed interior alterationsto convert existing retail to indoor golf training facility with practice areas and storage rooms. | — | Open |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 230 Town Centre Crt | Interior Alterations | Replace rear loading dock concrete ramp/slab, including demolition, new reinforcing steel,waterproofing, one new drain, new concrete and asphalt tie-ins. Repair/replace generator-roomconcrete slab up to 110 sq. ft., retaining/cleaning existing rebar and adding reinforcement asrequired. Provide shori | $98K | Open |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 875 Morningside Ave | Electromagnetic Locks | Install electromagnetic locking devices (maglocks) on 4-double doors separating the new Academy Room from the Male and Female Change Rooms (two new double doors and two existing doors) | $5K | Open |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 543 Richmond St W | Interior Alterations | REV 02: Revision to permit for the proposed fire-rated wall assemblies associated with the existing window and door openings. Revisions are bubbled.Interior alterations to a vacant unit on ground floor - Anytime Fitness Club | — | Open |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 100 The East Mall | Interior Alterations | Proposed interior alterationsto convert existing retail to indoor golf training facility with practice areas and storage rooms. | $100K | Open |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 100 The East Mall | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed interior alterationsto convert existing retail to indoor golf training facility with practice areas and storage rooms. | — | Open |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 15 Leswyn Rd | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed alterations including new interior partitions, new plumbing fixtures, new millwork, floor finishes, stiar replacement, new ramp and new storefront door with power door operator. | — | Open |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 15 Leswyn Rd | Interior Alterations | Proposed alterations including new interior partitions, new plumbing fixtures, new millwork, floor finishes, stiar replacement, new ramp and new storefront door with power door operator. | $850K | Open |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 15 Leswyn Rd | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposed alterations including new interior partitions, new plumbing fixtures, new millwork, floor finishes, stiar replacement, new ramp and new storefront door with power door operator. | — | Open |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 1451 Royal York Rd | Interior Alterations | To permit a recreational use (yoga/pilates studio) on the second floor of the existing commercial building. | $300K | Open |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 875 Morningside Ave | Interior Alterations | Demolition of existing change room interior walls and renovation of the area to accommodate new squad rack and fitness area - Panam Sports Centre | $50K | Open |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 875 Morningside Ave | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Demolition of existing change room interior walls and renovation of the area to accommodate new squad rack and fitness area - Panam Sports Centre | — | Open |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 476 Evans Ave | Multiple Projects | Proposal to Demolition of the existing roof of lower-height portion of the building in order to increase its height to match the elevation of the existing taller portion of the building. Demolition of middle wall partition. | $400K | Open |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 476 Evans Ave | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to Demolition of the existing roof of lower-height portion of the building in order to increase its height to match the elevation of the existing taller portion of the building. Demolition of middle wall partition. | — | Open |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 476 Evans Ave | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to Demolition of the existing roof of lower-height portion of the building in order to increase its height to match the elevation of the existing taller portion of the building. Demolition of middle wall partition. | — | Open |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 35 Glen Long Ave | Other(BA) | Remove and replace the existing outdoor concrete swimming pool, repair existing pool deck. The existing pool was damaged by a water line break, (subsequently repaired) and this permit application is to rebuild the existing pool to the same size, adding a ramp for accessibility. | $600K | Open |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 543 Richmond St W | Building Permit Related(PS) | Revision 01: Revised areas bubbled. Plumbing - Interior alterations to a vacant unit on ground floor - Anytime Fitness Club | — | Closed |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 543 Richmond St W | Building Permit Related(MS) | Revision 01: Revised areas bubbled. HVAC - Interior alterations to a vacant unit on ground floor - Anytime Fitness Club | — | Closed |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 701 Fleet St | Shoring | Proposal for stand-alone shoring and excavation permit in order to remediate the soil as needed, prior to start of construction of the future proposed recreational facility | $2.0M | Open |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 901 Cosburn Ave | Interior Alterations | Provide a new Universal WR at the lower level, upgrade finishes (flooring/ceiling), renovate the refrigeration room, provide new refrigerated curling slab, provide new mechanical units, provide new plumbing for new Universal WR. | $3.0M | Open |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 300 Silver Springs Blvd | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - State of good repairs project including, foundation waterproofing, building envelope improvements, RTU and ERV unit installs, removal of fuel operated heaters and installing new electric heaters, asphalt parking lot repaving. | — | Open |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 300 Silver Springs Blvd | Multiple Projects | State of good repairs project including, foundation waterproofing, building envelope improvements, RTU and ERV unit installs, removal of fuel operated heaters and installing new electric heaters, asphalt parking lot repaving, BF ramp, and BF washrooms and showers, | $6.0M | Open |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 875 Morningside Ave | Interior Alterations | Proposed interior alterations to existing Assembly (Sports Centre)Structural interior alterations to install a new W-beam and lateral bracing to support a proposed foldable partition wall, including associated Level 3(sector 6) ceiling work and Level 2(sector 7) wall demolition. | $50K | Open |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 2467 Eglinton Ave E | Fire Alarm | Proposed replacement of the fire alarm system | $200K | Open |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 5500 Lawrence Ave E | Interior Alterations | REVISION - revision for architectural with the front doors and revision to plumbing Interior Alterations to convert a beer store into a cafe/golf simulator with a 28 max occupancy. | — | Open |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 5500 Lawrence Ave E | Building Permit Related(PS) | REVISION - revision for architectural with the front doors and revision to plumbing Plumbing - Interior Alterations to convert a beer store into a cafe/golf simulator with a 28 max occupancy. | — | Closed |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1369 St Clair Ave W | Other(BA) | Wholesale replacement of the existing roofing systems and glazing systems at the main lobby curtain wall and skylight | $3.0M | Open |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 476 Evans Ave | Building Permit Related(FS) | FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal to Demolition of the existing roof of lower-height portion of the building in order to increase its height to match the elevation of the existing taller portion of the building. Demolition of middle wall partition. | — | Open |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 291 Progress Ave | Interior Alterations | Interior alterations and change of use from industrial to recreational (Badminton club), add bathrooms and change rooms | $2K | Open |
| May 25, 2026 | 875 Morningside Ave | Interior Alterations | Proposal fo interior demolition and construction of new 190 mm CMU wall on slab thickening.Installation of new double door in new wall openings. (Aquatic/Sports Centre) | $50K | Closed |
| May 4, 2026 | 2975 Don Mills Rd W | Fire Alarm | Proposal to replace existing fire alarm panel and fire alarm system upgrades | $10K | Open |
| May 1, 2026 | 0 SCARLETT RD | Building Permit Related(FS) | FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal for Patio Expansion including a 277 sq.m Expanded Patio Roof Structure with new Outdoor Bar (not enclosed) and a 72 sq.m New Pergola covered Outdoor Kitchen (not enclosed) | — | Closed |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 40 Corvette Ave | Demolition | Proposal to demolish existing washroom pavilion and replace it with two new prefabricated washrooms. | — | Demolition |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 5500 Lawrence Ave E | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Interior Alterations to convert a beer store into a cafe/golf simulator with a 28 max occupancy. | — | Closed |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 953 Gerrard St E | Fire Alarm | Proposal to replace fire alarm panel. | $10K | Closed |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 890 King St W | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to renovate existing park washroom building to a four season washroom building | — | Open |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 2350 Bayview Ave | Electromagnetic Locks | Proposal to instal one electromagnetic lock. | $30K | Open |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 1912 Avenue Rd | Interior Alterations | Revision 1: no change in the scope - additional information requested by examiner (change of use analysis)Proposal for interior alterations - fit out for new recreational playground. | — | Closed |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2520 Birchmount Rd | Fire Alarm | Proposal to replace existing fire alarm control panel and annunciator panel. | $40K | Closed |
The 40 most recent of 1,048 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.