Development applications in Auburn, NSW 2144
98 development applications were lodged for properties in Auburn from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.
Latest council activity:
Applications lodged
98
incl. 25 modifications
Decided
62
23 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
68
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$53.6M
across 62 applications
Applications lodged each month
Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. The latest month is month-to-date, and councils can publish applications a few weeks after lodgement.
- 7Oct
- 12Nov
- 7Dec
- 4Jan
- 5Feb
- 7Mar
- 12Apr
- 11May
- 9Jun
- 10Jul
- 8Aug
- 6Sep
What is being proposed
73 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community18
- Granny flats15
- Alterations & additions13
- New houses13
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached6
- Demolition only4
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Other & change of use2
Where applications stand
Status of the 98 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 4
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 58
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 13
- In progress
- 23
Many council records only say an application was "determined", without saying whether it was approved, so those are shown separately rather than counted as approvals.
Largest projects in the last 12 months
Ranked by dwellings proposed, then declared construction cost.
- Determined
234 Cumberland Road
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · 27 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
1 Chiswick Road
Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Approved
244 Chisholm Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
47 Susan Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
39 Cockthorpe Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Auburn, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
32 Antwerp Street
Subdivision, Residential Accommodation
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
31 Cumberland Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
22-24 Park Road
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 79 dwellings · Modification
- Withdrawn
4 Elm Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
3 Dudley Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Minor…
Granny flats · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- In progress
11 Beaumont Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
25 Auburn Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Neighbourhood shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
11-13 Silverwater Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Specialised Retail Premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Modification
- In progress
60 Mary Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
27 Provincial Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony, deck…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
60 Mary Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
25 Station Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Co-living
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
22 Paul Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
21 Karrabah Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
39 Cockthorpe Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
27 Provincial Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony, deck…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
17 Susan Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
37 Wellington Road
Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
194 Parramatta Road
Business premises, Commercial development, Office Premise, Erection of a new structure, Storage premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
125 Park Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
49 Marion Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8 West Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
73 Auburn Road
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
55A Macquarie Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Rainwater tanks
Granny flats · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Heath Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 24 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
125 Park Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
30 Gibbons Street
Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Other & change of use · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 St Johns Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
2 Heath Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 20-22 Hall Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 June 2026 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Cumberland Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Auburn: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Auburn in the last 12 months?
98 development applications were lodged for properties in Auburn from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 25 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 12 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Auburn?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (18), granny flats (15), alterations & additions (13).
How many new homes are proposed in Auburn?
Applications lodged in Auburn in the last 12 months propose 68 new dwellings, counting new houses, granny flats, dual occupancies, townhouses and apartments where the application states a dwelling count. Withdrawn applications and modifications are excluded.
How many development applications in Auburn have been decided?
Of the 98 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 62 have a decision (4 recorded as approved, 58 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 23 are still in progress and 13 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Auburn?
Applications for Auburn are lodged with Cumberland Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.