Structure · 14 of 153 by permit count
Restaurant Greater Than 30 Seats building permits in Toronto
The City of Toronto has 13,053 building permits on restaurant greater than 30 seats structures on record for Toronto, going back to 1998. Those permits created 2 homes and removed 636, a net change of -634. Declared construction value totals $1.0B. Half of the 12,193 permits issued here came through within 39 days of the application. The most recent permit was issued Oct 30, 2026 at 942 Queen St W.
- Permits on record
- 13,0531998–2026
- Declared construction value
- $1.0Bas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 2dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 636net -634
- Typical wait
- 39 days12 days slower than the city
Permits issued per year
20002026 (part year)
Zoning
- Most common zone
- CR83.1% of permits · by-law 40.10
- In detached-house zones
- 0.8%37.2% below the city’s 38.0%
- Permits with a zone
- 7,161of 13,053 on record
The zoning categories the permits in Restaurant Greater Than 30 Seats 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 30, 2026 | 942 Queen St W | Interior Alterations | INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE BASEMENT ONLYTO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF STALLS | $1K | Open |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1978 Dundas St W | Building Permit Related(PS) | REV 01: plumbing fixture locationsPlumbing - Interior alteration, part of a tenant fit-out, to convert a repair garage into a restaurant, including associated mechanical and plumbing work. New patio operable during three seasons proposed in the front yard. | — | Open |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1197 Dundas St W | Fire Alarm | Proposed fire alarm design | $20K | Open |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1978 Dundas St W | Interior Alterations | REV 01: occupant load and layout adjustmentsInterior alteration, part of a tenant fit-out, to convert a repair garage into a restaurant, including associated mechanical and plumbing work. New patio operable during three seasons proposed in the front yard. | — | Open |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1978 Dundas St W | Building Permit Related(MS) | REV 01: new RTU addedHVAC - Interior alteration, part of a tenant fit-out, to convert a repair garage into a restaurant, including associated mechanical and plumbing work. New patio operable during three seasons proposed in the front yard. | — | Open |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 105 Adelaide St W | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Interior alterations - Unit 10A - Restaurant | — | Open |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 105 Adelaide St W | Interior Alterations | Interior alterations - Unit 10A - Restaurant | $350K | Open |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 456 Spadina Ave | Building Permit Related(MS) | REVISION - revised drawingsHVAC - Proposed interior alterations of existing restaurant | — | Open |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 105 Adelaide St W | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Interior alterations - Unit 10A - Restaurant | — | Open |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1800 Sheppard Ave E | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations | — | Open |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2135 Dundas St W | Interior Alterations | REVISION TO THE APPROVED OCCUPANT LOAD TO PERMIT 25 148604 BLD - A MAXIMUM TOTAL OCCUPANCY OF 150 PERSONS, INCLUDING PATRONS AND STAFF, WITH FLEXIBLE DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN THE MAIN FLOOR AND BASEMENT. NO OTHER CHANGES PROPOSED. Proposal for interior alterations to the brewery bar and dine-in restaura | — | Open |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1800 Sheppard Ave E | Interior Alterations | Proposal for interior alterations. | $250K | Open |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2329 Brimley Rd | Building Permit Related(MS) | Revision 1:HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations (floor layout, wahrooms, and kitchen). | — | Open |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2329 Brimley Rd | Interior Alterations | Revision 1: Proposal for restaurant for interior alterations (floor layout, washrooms, and kitchen). | — | Open |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 667 Yonge St | Interior Alterations | Proposal to increase occupancy load and change occupancy to group A-2 | — | Open |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 709 Queen St E | Interior Alterations | Revision 02: Shop drawings for exterior cooler/freezer with supporting structure letter. REV 01: Removal of existing mezzanine floorProposal for interior alterations/ fit-up for new McDonalds Restaurant. | — | Open |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1345 St Clair Ave W | Interior Alterations | Revision 01 - Revision to reflect current configuration for space and to close out active permit. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------make interior alterations to the ground and basement level for the purpose of a new restaurant. Tenant: Thirteen Forty Five Res | — | Open |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3004-3078 DON MILLS RD E | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Interior alterations for a Japanese restaurant | — | Open |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3004-3078 DON MILLS RD E | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Interior alterations for a Japanese restaurant | — | Open |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3004-3078 DON MILLS RD E | Interior Alterations | Interior alterations for a Japanese restaurant | $500K | Open |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 662 Mount Pleasant Rd | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC Revision 01 - Revision to building permit 26 118656 HVA 00 MS-----------------------------------------------------------HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations, fit out for new restaurant. | — | Open |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 486 Front St W | Interior Alterations | REVISION - designate the patio as a private patio Proposal for interior alterations -Restaurant greater than 30 seats | — | Open |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1159 Davenport Rd | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing vacant commercial unit for new restaurant and partial basement underpinning. | — | Open |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 355-367 WILSON AVE | Interior Alterations | As-built documentation of existing restaurant premises. No new construction, alteration, repair, addition, demolition, or change of use is proposed. Drawings are submitted to document existing conditions for occupancy and liquor license purposes - Vibe Manila | $1K | Open |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 126 Millwick Dr | Interior Alterations | Proposed Architectural interior alterations for restaurant / eat-in cafe use; ground floor and basement. Architectural submission only. | $50K | Open |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1749 Albion Rd | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Tim Horton (100629) interior and exterior alterations. The exterior work will consist of mesh lighbox, repainting stucco finish and siding, new hockey stick door handles, new vinyl graphic above drive thru window, new exterior stamp sign c/w light, new c-channel, addition of wall sconces, rep | — | Open |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1749 Albion Rd | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Tim Horton (100629) interior and exterior alterations. The exterior work will consist of mesh lighbox, repainting stucco finish and siding, new hockey stick door handles, new vinyl graphic above drive thru window, new exterior stamp sign c/w light, new c-channel, addition of wall sconces, | — | Open |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1749 Albion Rd | Other(BA) | Tim Horton (100629) interior and exterior alterations. The exterior work will consist of mesh lighbox, repainting stucco finish and siding, new hockey stick door handles, new vinyl graphic above drive thru window, new exterior stamp sign c/w light, new c-channel, addition of wall sconces, replacing | $330K | Open |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 832 Bay St | Interior Alterations | REVISION - CHANGES TO WASH AREA, KITCHEN HOOD, FRONT COUNTER AND ADDITION OF WASHROOMUNIT ALTERATIONS FOR DAAL ROTI | — | Open |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3981 Jane St | Other(BA) | Proposed interior and exterior alterations to Tim Horton's store (#102784).The exterior work will consist of repainting stucco finish and siding, new hockey stick door handles, new exterior stamp sign c/w light, new c-channel, addition of wall sconces, new metal flashing, paint new HM doors. The ext | $200K | Open |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2009 Danforth Ave | Multiple Projects | Proposal to increase seating capacity to 40 by converting basement into a dining area. | $55K | Open |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 125 Wellington St W | Addition(s) | Proposal for temporary vestibule enclosure at the front of the restaurant which will be seasonal for 5-6 months only during the winter time. | $12K | Open |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3981 Jane St | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposed interior and exterior alterations to Tim Horton's store (#102784).The exterior work will consist of repainting stucco finish and siding, new hockey stick door handles, new exterior stamp sign c/w light, new c-channel, addition of wall sconces, new metal flashing, paint new HM doors. | — | Open |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3981 Jane St | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed interior and exterior alterations to Tim Horton's store (#102784).The exterior work will consist of repainting stucco finish and siding, new hockey stick door handles, new exterior stamp sign c/w light, new c-channel, addition of wall sconces, new metal flashing, paint new HM doo | — | Open |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2009 Danforth Ave | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to increase seating capasity to 40 by converting basement into a dining area. | — | Open |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 184 Ossington Ave | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Ground floor & basement structural alterations for reconfiguation of existing eating establishment. | — | Open |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 184 Ossington Ave | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Ground floor & basement structural alterations for reconfiguation of existing eating establishment. | — | Open |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 361 Yonge St | Other(MS) | Proposal to replace existing rooftop HVAC units. | $50K | Open |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 373 Front St E | Building Permit Related(MS) | REV: Proposed revision to HVAC as per drawingsHVAC - Proposed interior alterations, interior fit out for PUR & SIMPLE RESTAURANT | — | Open |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 27 Carlton St | Interior Alterations | Interior alterations to entry of existing restaurant. | $1K | Open |
The 40 most recent of 13,053 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.