Item - 2026.TE34.71
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 29 and 30, 2026 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on July 8 and 9, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026.
- See also 2026.PB45.7
TE34.71 - 79 Whitehall Road - Application to Demolish a Structure and Erect a New Structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the application to demolish the existing detached garage and construct a detached carport at 79 Whitehall Road, a property within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the following:
a. City Council approve the replacement structure for 79 Whitehall Road as shown in the plans and drawings submitted by the applicant and prepared by Christopher Walker Architect, dated April 27, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and that the new structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-287499.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
71a - 79 Whitehall Road - Application to Demolish a Structure and Erect a New Structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-287882.pdf
TE34.71 - 79 Whitehall Road - Application to Demolish a Structure and Erect a New Structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve the application to demolish the existing detached garage and construct a detached carport at 79 Whitehall Road, a property within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the following:
a. City Council approve the replacement structure for 79 Whitehall Road as shown in the plans and drawings submitted by the applicant and prepared by Christopher Walker Architect, dated April 27, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and that the new structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that City Council approve the application to demolish an existing detached garage and construct a new detached carport at the rear of the property known as 79 Whitehall Road under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The subject site is a "C-rated" property located in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (HCD).
Heritage Planning staff are of the opinion that the proposal complies with the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Plan. As such, it is recommended that the application be approved.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-287499.pdf
Communications
Motions
71a - 79 Whitehall Road - Application to Demolish a Structure and Erect a New Structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on June 8, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB45.7 and made recommendations to City Council.
Summary from the report (May 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:
This report recommends that City Council approve the application to demolish an existing detached garage and construct a new detached carport at the rear of the property known as 79 Whitehall Road under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The subject site is a "C-rated" property located in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (HCD).
Heritage Planning staff are of the opinion that the proposal complies with the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Plan. As such, it is recommended that the application be approved.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-287882.pdf