Development applications in Balmain East, NSW 2041
31 development applications were lodged for properties in Balmain East 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
31
incl. 15 modifications
Decided
23
7 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$11.9M
across 16 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
- 6Nov
- 2Dec
- 2Jan
- 3Feb
- 0Mar
- 0Apr
- 3May
- 3Jun
- 4Jul
- 0Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
16 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions10
- Demolition only4
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 31 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 23
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- 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.
- Determined
18 Johnston Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- In progress
13 Johnston Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
122 Darling Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
18 Pearson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Fences, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
3 Little Edward Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Balmain East, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
122 Darling Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
62 Darling Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Little Edward Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
29 Darling Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
7A Johnston Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 July 2026 · Modification
- In progress
34 Darling Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Vernon Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
13 Johnston Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
2-8 Weston Street
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Modification
- Determined
4 Duke Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
3 Little Edward Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
132A Darling Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
5 Edward Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
18 Johnston Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
104 Darling Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
18 Pearson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Fences, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 Duke Place Balmain East Nsw 2041 Lot 2/DP 816580
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Johnston Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Simmons Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1A William Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
2A Duke Place
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Lookes Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
9 Paul Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
18 Johnston Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
4/125 Darling Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Nicholson Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
10 Hart Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
10 Clifton Street
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · Modification
- Determined
4 Duke Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
2 Duke Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
Application details as published by Inner West Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Balmain East market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Balmain East.
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Recently sold in Balmain East
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Balmain East.
Development in Balmain East: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Balmain East in the last 12 months?
31 development applications were lodged for properties in Balmain East from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 15 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Balmain East?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (10), demolition only (4), commercial, industrial & community (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Balmain East?
Applications lodged in Balmain East in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 Balmain East have been decided?
Of the 31 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 23 have a decision (23 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Balmain East?
Applications for Balmain East are lodged with Inner West Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.