Apartments in buildings below five storeys
1,900 of 5,275 occupied private dwellings in the structural-type group.
New Toronto / Toronto
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Separate the house project from assumptions about Lake Shore Boulevard West redevelopment.
Send us the property details and the work you have in mind. We can discuss the design, scope and next planning steps.
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Renovations, additions and custom homes
Start with the address, then identify the planning context
A New Toronto house project and a proposal on the Lake Shore Boulevard West corridor may involve different planning questions. Check the address and land-use context before applying examples of corridor redevelopment to a residential lot.
The City is studying the Lake Shore Boulevard West corridor, but the documents currently listed are draft proposals. The July 2026 Council decision referred them for further work. They should not be used as permission for additional height or floor area on an individual property.
Local housing context / 2021
New Toronto housing, in the 2021 Census
The City’s New Toronto profile records apartments in buildings below five storeys as its largest structural category, at 36.0%. The largest construction-period category covers dwellings originally completed in 1960 or earlier. These are separate measures of the area’s housing.
Originally built in 1960 or earlier
2,345 of 5,275 occupied private dwellings in the construction-period group.
For an older building, compare its present layout with available drawings and alteration records. Do not assume the existing structure or services still match the original construction.
Source: City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles, 2021, New Toronto (018). Each measure uses its own published total; rounded counts may differ. These area figures do not establish what can be built at an individual address. View the source workbook.
This guide uses the City’s New Toronto statistical neighbourhood, number 018. Find the address on the City’s neighbourhood map before using the profile. Zoning, secondary-plan and heritage boundaries require separate checks; the area name does not confirm a property’s permissions.
Before the scope is fixed
Separate existing requirements from proposed corridor changes
Is the property inside the study area?
Locate the address on the study map rather than assuming all of New Toronto is included. The study has stated boundaries and exclusions, and its public-realm extent is not identical to its principal built-form focus.
Which requirements apply now?
Keep adopted requirements separate from draft documents when setting the brief. Record the source and date of any planning advice. Review the latest Council decision before relying on a proposed policy change.
What is the current residential arrangement?
The 2021 housing profile includes both low-rise apartments and detached homes. Explain whether the work concerns one dwelling or a building with several, which entries and systems are involved, and what remains occupied during the proposed work.
How does new floor area affect the retained home?
For an addition, show the connection to existing rooms and the outdoor space left behind. Gather alteration records for an older home, then compare an addition with improving the present layout before selecting an approach.
For the property and proposal, the City’s preliminary zoning review information explains the available review routes.
Sources: City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles · Lake Shore Boulevard West Study · 2026.EY33.3: Lake Shore Boulevard West final-report decision · Apply for a Zoning Review · Find the official neighbourhood for your address
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Architectural Design & Permits
Develop the drawings and application work within the agreed scope. Begin with the property, the proposal and the information needed for review.
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Renovations
Rework the layout, structure and finishes together. Consider kitchens and bathrooms as part of how the whole home functions.
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Additions
Compare additional floor space with the existing layout, structure and outdoor space. Review rear, side or second-storey options where appropriate to the property.
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Custom Homes
Plan a new home from the site and design brief through to construction. Resolve the scope and responsibilities before work begins.
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Laneway / Garden Suites
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Project Management
Coordinate the agreed work, decisions and construction sequence. Keep responsibilities and changes recorded as the project progresses.
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From the first conversation to handover.
Work through the property, scope and decisions before construction. Keep responsibilities and changes recorded as the project progresses.
Discuss your projectDiscuss how you want to live
Start with what works, what does not and the changes that matter most to your household.
Review the existing house
Assess the layout, structure and relevant site conditions before developing the renovation approach.
Develop the design and scope
Coordinate the rooms, structural approach, services and finishes. Review inclusions, exclusions and responsibilities before construction.
Prepare the approval work
Coordinate the drawings and applications required within the agreed scope, including a Committee of Adjustment application where needed. Allow for review comments and further information. The proposal identifies how City fees, Committee fees and survey costs are handled.
Manage the construction
Sequence the work and trades around the project plan. Keep decisions and changes documented, with updates through the project coordinator.
Review and hand over
Walk through the finished work, record outstanding items and agree the follow-up. Confirm the applicable closeout and warranty documents.
Planning questions
New Toronto project questions
Have the Lake Shore Boulevard West study proposals become approved zoning?
Do not assume that. City Council referred the item in July 2026 for further work, with reporting requested for early 2027. Check the latest decision and applicable property requirements before using any draft proposal. This status was checked on November 8, 2026.
2026.EY33.3: Lake Shore Boulevard West final-report decision
Does the corridor study cover all New Toronto homes?
No. Use the study boundary and its stated exclusions to check the address. A statistical neighbourhood profile does not define the study area.
What should I send for a renovation in a building with several homes?
Describe the existing dwellings, entrances, ownership arrangement and the parts proposed to change. Include available plans. Confirm the project scope and service fit before treating it as a single-house renovation.
Can a preliminary review settle property questions before detailed design?
The City offers review routes for zoning and applicable-law questions. Discuss which route matches the proposal and the information available; a neighbourhood guide cannot establish permission for the work.
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Share the address and the work you have in mind. We can discuss whether the project is a fit and what information will help with the next planning step.