D A White

The appellant sought to sever a lot into two and requested associated minor variances to construct two detached homes.

The Toronto Local Appeal Body dismissed the appeal, finding that the proposed development did not respect and reinforce the physical character of the immediate neighbourhood, which predominantly featured larger lots and lower densities.

Furthermore, the tribunal found that the development would result in the loss of mature trees and a decrease in tree canopy coverage, failing to maintain the tree preservation policies of the Official Plan.