LONDON — Dr. Ashishkumar Patel has submitted a Zoning By-law amendment application to convert the existing property at 1368 Oxford Street East into a dental office while retaining residential permissions for basement-dwelling units.
The development is located in the Huron Heights Planning District of East London, within the City of London.
The subject property is situated on the northeast corner of Roehampton Avenue and Oxford Street East.
The site spans approximately 1,207 square metres and is currently zoned Residential R1 (R1-9).
The zoning designation is one of the most restrictive in the city, regulating the property primarily for single-detached dwellings.
The amendment seeks to change the land designation to an Office Conversion and Residential R1 (OC5/R1-9) zone.
The new zoning would allow for a range of office uses within the existing structure, particularly enabling the establishment of a dental office.
The property is a rectangular parcel with 31.6 meters of frontage on Roehampton Avenue and 38 meters along Oxford Street East.
The site currently features a single-storey converted dwelling with a gross floor area of 226.2 square metres.
Additionally, two accessory garage structures on the site are planned for removal.
Vehicular access is available via two driveways: one on Roehampton Avenue and another on Oxford Street East.
The proposed Zoning By-law amendment introduces the Office Conversion (OC5) zoning category, which would accommodate various office uses, focusing initially on a dental office.
The site is strategically located with direct frontage on Oxford Street East, designated as a Rapid Transit Boulevard, and on Roehampton Avenue, identified as a Neighbourhood Street.
It falls within the “Rapid Transit Corridor” Place Type, making it highly accessible.
A westbound London Transit Commission (LTC) bus stop is conveniently situated 60 metres from the site, enhancing the property’s connectivity and accessibility.
Although the site is within an area exempt from minimum parking requirements, the development plan includes provisions for five parking stalls, one of which will be an accessible barrier-free space.
The parking arrangement exceeds what is typically mandated, reflecting the site’s capacity to support its new mixed-use function.
The existing structure’s conversion to a dental office while preserving residential units in the basement aligns with the OC5 Zone’s regulatory framework.
The zoning supports office activities within the current building and ensures compliance with London Plan policies.
The proposed development at 1368 Oxford Street East presents an opportunity to enhance local services by introducing a dental office while maintaining residential living space, ultimately supporting the dynamic growth of the Huron Heights community
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