Single-detached dwellings
5,810 of 10,515 occupied private dwellings in the structural-type group.
Stonegate-Queensway / Toronto
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Renovations, additions and custom homes
Make the retained house part of the design brief
Stonegate-Queensway’s 2021 profile records 55.3% single-detached dwellings and 55.0% originally built in 1960 or earlier. Those separate figures make an existing-building review a useful starting conversation; they do not identify the condition of any one house.
For your property, distinguish the rooms and structure you want to retain from the changes that drive the project. Then compare an internal renovation, an addition and a replacement home using the same room list, access requirements and outdoor-space priorities.
Local housing context / 2021
Stonegate-Queensway housing, in the 2021 Census
The City’s Stonegate-Queensway profile records single-detached homes as its largest structural category, at 55.3%. 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
5,780 of 10,515 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, Stonegate-Queensway (016). 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 Stonegate-Queensway statistical neighbourhood, number 016. 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
Questions worth answering before design moves ahead
What belongs in the keep, change and verify lists?
Record the rooms and features you value, the problems to solve, and the facts still needing investigation. Put structure, drainage, earlier additions and measured dimensions in the verify list when the records are incomplete.
Would more floor area solve the circulation problem?
Draw the routes between the kitchen, living spaces, stairs and yard. Compare a layout improvement with added rooms. This makes the design discussion about how the whole home works, not only the size of the extension.
Does the address need a conservation-area check?
Use TRCA’s address search where a property question involves a slope, valley, watercourse or shoreline setting. Request screening if uncertain. A Stonegate-Queensway address alone does not establish whether the property is regulated.
What would each option require before construction?
Compare which drawings, property checks and existing-building investigations are still needed for each option. Keep those unresolved items visible when deciding how far to develop the design.
For the property and proposal, the City’s preliminary zoning review information explains the available review routes.
Sources: City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles · TRCA regulation and planning frequently asked questions · 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
Discuss a separate dwelling as its own project. A laneway suite and a garden suite need distinct property and proposal checks.
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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.
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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
Stonegate-Queensway project questions
Do the housing percentages mean my house needs rebuilding?
No. They describe the neighbourhood’s dwelling types and original construction periods separately. The decision needs a review of the actual condition, layout and space requirements.
How can I check whether conservation review may be relevant?
TRCA offers a property search and staff-assisted screening. Use the address rather than assuming every property in a neighbourhood has the same restrictions. Any proposal still needs the appropriate property-specific review.
What makes a renovation-versus-rebuild comparison useful?
Use the same room brief for both and identify what each option keeps, changes and needs investigated. Include access and outdoor space so the comparison covers the whole property.
Can the City review the proposal before a building-permit application?
Review routes are available for zoning and applicable-law questions. Confirm the route and information required for the proposal rather than treating a neighbourhood example as approval.
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