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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.

  1. 7
    Oct
  2. 12
    Nov
  3. 7
    Dec
  4. 4
    Jan
  5. 5
    Feb
  6. 7
    Mar
  7. 12
    Apr
  8. 11
    May
  9. 9
    Jun
  10. 10
    Jul
  11. 8
    Aug
  12. 6
    Sep

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Withdrawn or not accepted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.

  • 234 Cumberland Road

    Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · 27 dwellings · $5M–$20M

  • 1 Chiswick Road

    Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M

  • 244 Chisholm Road

    Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool

    Approved

    New houses · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M

  • 47 Susan Street

    Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)

    Determined

    Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M

  • 39 Cockthorpe Road

    Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)

    In progress

    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.

  • 32 Antwerp Street

    Subdivision, Residential Accommodation

    In progress

    Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification

  • 31 Cumberland Road

    Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Granny flats · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification

  • 22-24 Park Road

    Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 79 dwellings · Modification

  • 4 Elm Road

    Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure

    Withdrawn

    Granny flats · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 3 Dudley Street

    Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Minor…

    In progress

    Granny flats · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K

  • 11 Beaumont Street

    Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 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

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 11-13 Silverwater Road

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Specialised Retail Premises

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Modification

  • 60 Mary Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 27 Provincial Street

    Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony, deck…

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 60 Mary Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)

    Withdrawn

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 25 Station Road

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Co-living

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification

  • 22 Paul Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 21 Karrabah Road

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    New houses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 39 Cockthorpe Road

    Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)

    In progress

    Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification

  • 27 Provincial Street

    Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony, deck…

    Withdrawn

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 17 Susan Street

    Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    In progress

    New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification

  • 37 Wellington Road

    Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 194 Parramatta Road

    Business premises, Commercial development, Office Premise, Erection of a new structure, Storage premises

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $1M–$5M

  • 125 Park Road

    Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Granny flats · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 49 Marion Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 8 West Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 73 Auburn Road

    Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 July 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 55A Macquarie Road

    Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Rainwater tanks

    Withdrawn

    Granny flats · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 2 Heath Street

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 24 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 125 Park Road

    Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure

    Withdrawn

    Granny flats · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 30 Gibbons Street

    Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development

    Determined

    Other & change of use · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K

  • 26 St Johns Road

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification

  • 2 Heath Street

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    In progress

    New houses · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 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…

    Determined

    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.