7 Gloucester St

DesignatedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 7 Gloucester St, Toronto is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part IV (as an individual property).

Designation is the strongest protection under the Act and is not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline. Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 2026.

At a glance

Year built: 1886
Building height: about 18 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
Lot area: 192 m²
Neighbourhood: Church-Wellesley
Heritage neighbours: 34 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part IV (individual property)
By-law: 1401-2017
Ward: Ward 13 Toronto Centre
Location: Matched to the municipal address

Hugh Matheson House. Council stated its Intention to Designate August 28, 2014. Designating by-law 1401-2017 enacted December 8, 2017 by City Council. Also part of the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District, enacted by Ontario Land TribuDescription, from City of Toronto — Heritage Register

Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.

Municipal notices

March 13, 2018 · Designation by-law passed.Notice of Passing of By-law 1401-2017 - 7, 9 and 11 Gloucester Street (Hugh Matheson Houses)Read the notice

Condition on the ground

No condition reports yet.

A vacant or neglected heritage building can be reported to the municipality's property standards or by-law office (311 in most cities). Photos must be taken from public property and must not show people.

Community collection

No historic photos, documents or recollections yet. Do you have one?

Development applications

Plan of condominium · filed December 1, 2021 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 6 addresses) · 21 243738 STE 13 CDDraft Plan of Condominium for 10 office units.Application details
Plan of condominium · filed October 30, 2018 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 7 addresses) · 18 250049 STE 27 CDDraft Plan of Standard Condominium Approval for the residential component of a 44-storey mixed-use building containing 522 dwelling units, 2 guest suites, with 123 parking spaces in 5 levels of below-grade parking. This application is related to Site Plan Control Application No.…Application details
Site plan approval · filed November 6, 2015 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 9 addresses) · 15 248458 STE 27 SAA Site Plan Control application to develop a 44-storey building, containing 528 residential units and 3,242 square metres of retail/commercial space. Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 12 235622 STE 27 OZ. In April 2013, the owner filed an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board…Application details
Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed August 24, 2012 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 8 addresses) · 12 235622 STE 27 OZProposal to construct a 49 sty condo with 514 residential units, commercial at grade, maintain portion of Heritage building, and below grade parking. Application has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board as of April 5, 2013. RESUBMISSION - Proposal has been revised to a…
Plan of condominium · filed December 9, 2019 · ClosedAbout 44 m away, at 2 Gloucester St (the application covers 4 addresses) · 19 258990 STE 13 CDProposal to amend TSCC 1894Application details
Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed June 27, 2019 · ClosedAbout 44 m away, at 2 Gloucester St (the application covers 4 addresses) · 19 179704 STE 13 OZApplication to lift the holding provision on By-law 817-2013.Proposed development is a 34-storey mixed-use building at 2-8 Gloucester Street & 601-613 Yonge Street. The proposal contains a retail use on the ground and partial second floor (295 square metres) and residential uses…Application details
Site plan approval · filed November 15, 2018 · ClosedAbout 44 m away, at 2 Gloucester St (the application covers 4 addresses) · 18 256773 STE 27 SAA Site Plan application for a 34-storey mixed-use building at 2-8 Gloucester Street & 601-613 Yonge Street. The proposal contains a retail use on the ground and partial second floor (295 square metres) and residential uses above. A total of 232 rental residential units, 297…Application details
Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed June 10, 2011 · ClosedAbout 44 m away, at 2 Gloucester St (the application covers 4 addresses) · 11 216486 STE 27 OZProposed is a 34-storey mixed use residential condominium with retail uses at grade and below grade parking.

From municipal open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). An application is a proposal; it doesn't change the property's heritage status. Nearby means within 50 m.

History on this site

October 5, 2026First recorded as designated

Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 2026.

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.

Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.