New backyard suite, approved at 12 Thorncliffe Cr NW

Someone has applied to add a backyard suite behind an existing house at 12 Thorncliffe Cr NW, Thorncliffe.

Permit DP2025-06602Applied Nov 21, 2025Needs City approval

On the map

Black: this application. Grey: other new homes and suites applied for nearby in the last 6 months. Circle: 500 m.

Status

Received by the CityNov 21, 2025
Gathering comments
Under review
Decision made, appeal period
ApprovedJan 26, 2026

See the plans on the City's site

What this lot allows

Up to 1 unit

plus a suite (Permitted)

8.6 m tall

up to 10 m, depending on the houses next door

45%

of the lot can be covered

5,998 sq ft

lot size, with a back lane

Zoned R-C1 (Residential – Contextual One Dwelling District). A house that matches the homes next door is Permitted. Any other design Needs City approval. This application Needs City approval, so the City reviews it and decides.

See the full lot breakdown

Also happening nearby

New house and a basement suite
5605 Buckthorn Rd NW
Nov 6
New rowhouse building with a garage
5951 Thornton Rd NW
Nov 3
New house
5519 Buckthorn Rd NW
Jul 21

In the last 6 months, Thorncliffe had 5 new houses, 1 multi-unit building, and 1 suite applied for.

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