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New house and a basement suite, proposed at 5605 Buckthorn Rd NW

Someone has applied to build a new house, a garage, and a basement suite at 5605 Buckthorn Rd NW, Thorncliffe.

Permit DP2026-06219Applied Nov 6, 2026Permitted
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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 6, 2026
  • Under review
  • Approved or refused
See the plans and comment 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
3,145 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 is for a Permitted design, so the City checks that it meets the rules.

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Also happening nearby

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

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