Development applications in Balmain, NSW 2041
177 development applications were lodged for properties in Balmain 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
177
incl. 64 modifications
Decided
125
34 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
46
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$91.5M
across 98 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.
- 15Oct
- 16Nov
- 22Dec
- 11Jan
- 14Feb
- 18Mar
- 13Apr
- 20May
- 11Jun
- 16Jul
- 13Aug
- 8Sep
What is being proposed
113 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions56
- Demolition only28
- New houses11
- Commercial, industrial & community8
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Other & change of use1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 177 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 2
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 123
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 18
- In progress
- 34
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
2 Colgate Avenue
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · 36 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
6 Bridge Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
2 Little Darling Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Approved
3 Schultz Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Turner Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Balmain, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
18 Arthur Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
3 2-6 Ewenton Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 16 Sept 2026
- In progress
11 Claremont Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
10 169 Darling Street
Attached dwelling, Demolition
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
3 Schultz Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
12 Terry Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
292-294 Darling Street
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
32 Roseberry Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
20 Short Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
12 Campbell Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Sutton Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
28A Rowntree Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
81A College Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
10 Mullens Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
33 Montague Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
18 Gow Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
2 Phoebe Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
11 Mullens Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
5 Gladstone Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
71 Curtis Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
77 Glassop Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
33-37 Campbell Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
47 Campbell Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
39 Rosser Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 25 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
7 Addison Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Grafton Street
Demolition, Agriculture
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
34 Lawson Street
Demolition, Dwelling house
New houses · Lodged 17 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
77 Glassop Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 July 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
77 Glassop Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
5 St Andrew Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Hot water systems…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · 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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Development in Balmain: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Balmain in the last 12 months?
177 development applications were lodged for properties in Balmain from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 64 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 22 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Balmain?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (56), demolition only (28), new houses (11).
How many new homes are proposed in Balmain?
Applications lodged in Balmain in the last 12 months propose 46 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 Balmain have been decided?
Of the 177 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 125 have a decision (2 recorded as approved, 123 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 34 are still in progress and 18 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Balmain?
Applications for Balmain are lodged with Inner West Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.