Development applications in Balgowlah, NSW 2093
39 development applications were lodged for properties in Balgowlah 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
39
incl. 6 modifications
Decided
28
11 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
27
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$65.0M
across 30 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.
- 4Oct
- 5Nov
- 7Dec
- 0Jan
- 3Feb
- 2Mar
- 2Apr
- 3May
- 4Jun
- 2Jul
- 5Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
33 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions14
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached6
- Subdivisions5
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 39 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 28
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 11
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
35 Lodge Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 Dec 2025 · 10 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
137A Woodland Street
Residential flat building, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 5 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
59 West Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
7 Learmonth Avenue
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
76 Condamine Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Balgowlah, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
464 Sydney Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
137A Woodland Street
Residential flat building, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 5 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
64 Balgowlah Road
Hotel or motel accommodation, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
63 Bungaloe Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026
- In progress
59 West Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
32 Boyle Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
61-63 Kenneth Road
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Self storage units
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $20M–$100M
- In progress
76 Condamine Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
61 Bungaloe Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
42 Bungaloe Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
241 Woodland Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
155 Woodland Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
15 Wanganella Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
297 Sydney Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
307 Sydney Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
25 Maretimo Street
Home business, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Other & change of use · Lodged 5 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
22 White Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
69 Wanganella Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 7 Apr 2026
- Determined
58 Seaview Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
40 Boyle Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · Modification
- Determined
31 West Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
7 Paris Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Feb 2026
- Determined
521 Sydney Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
19 Waratah Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7 Learmonth Avenue
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
35 Lodge Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 Dec 2025 · 10 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
1 Brighton Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
80 West Street
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
42 Balgowlah Road
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
Gourlay Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Boat shed
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · $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: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Balgowlah in the last 12 months?
39 development applications were lodged for properties in Balgowlah from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Balgowlah?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (14), dual occupancy & semi-detached (6), subdivisions (5).
How many new homes are proposed in Balgowlah?
Applications lodged in Balgowlah in the last 12 months propose 27 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 have been decided?
Of the 39 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 28 have a decision (28 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 11 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Balgowlah?
Applications for Balgowlah are lodged with Northern Beaches Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.