Development applications in Balgowlah Heights, NSW 2093
44 development applications were lodged for properties in Balgowlah Heights 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
44
incl. 22 modifications
Decided
34
7 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$8.2M
across 20 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
- 4Nov
- 3Dec
- 1Jan
- 4Feb
- 4Mar
- 3Apr
- 2May
- 6Jun
- 3Jul
- 4Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
22 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions17
- New houses3
- Other & change of use1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 44 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 2
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 32
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 7
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.
- In progress
43 Fisher Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Approved
59 Lewis Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential…
New houses · Lodged 24 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling
- In progress
21 New Street East
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
24 Scales Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
85 Woodland Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Balgowlah Heights, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
24 Scales Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
7 New Street East
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
43 Fisher Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
39 Fisher Street
Erection of a new structure, Stairway
Other & change of use · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
43 Curban Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
21 New Street East
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
21 Tabalum Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
11 Curban Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Fences
New houses · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Adelaide Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
4 Geddes Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
36 Beatrice Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
35 New Street East
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Approved
13 Vista Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Adrian Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
12 Geddes Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
35 Fisher Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Ernest Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · Modification
- Determined
8 Mulgowrie Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
20 Beatty Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
21 Tabalum Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
16 Beaconview Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
35 Fisher Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
9 Ernest Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Landscaping structures…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
23 Ernest Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
21 Tabalum Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · Modification
- Determined
7 Abbott Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
41 Radio Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
24 Scales Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
4 Nolan Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Adrian Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Northern Beaches Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Balgowlah Heights: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Balgowlah Heights in the last 12 months?
44 development applications were lodged for properties in Balgowlah Heights from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 22 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Balgowlah Heights?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (17), new houses (3), other & change of use (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Balgowlah Heights?
Applications lodged in Balgowlah Heights in the last 12 months propose 2 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 Balgowlah Heights have been decided?
Of the 44 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 34 have a decision (2 recorded as approved, 32 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Balgowlah Heights?
Applications for Balgowlah Heights are lodged with Northern Beaches Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.