Development applications in Birchgrove, NSW 2041
43 development applications were lodged for properties in Birchgrove 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
43
incl. 7 modifications
Decided
28
12 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$11.0M
across 33 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.
- 6Oct
- 2Nov
- 5Dec
- 4Jan
- 3Feb
- 5Mar
- 3Apr
- 2May
- 2Jun
- 2Jul
- 3Aug
- 6Sep
What is being proposed
36 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions22
- Demolition only8
- New houses3
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 43 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 28
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 12
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
87 Rowntree Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
140 Short Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
104 Phillip Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
88 Rowntree Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
50 Cameron Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Birchgrove, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
88 Church Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Skylights, roof windows and ventilators
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
140 Short Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
104 Phillip Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
1A Thomas Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Landscaping structures
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
87 Grove Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
116 Short Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
58 Gipps Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1A Thomas Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
36 Cameron Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Skylights, roof…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
111D Louisa Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
28 Bay Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
87 Rowntree Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
43 Grove Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
6 Wharf Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Maintenance of buildings in draft heritage conservation areas
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
50 Cameron Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
26 Grove Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
55 Louisa Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
3 Challenger Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Ballast Point Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
52 Rowntree Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
58 Louisa Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
110 Rowntree Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 7 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
86 Short Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
43 Short Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 23 Feb 2026
- Determined
8 Gipps Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
136 Short Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
44 Louisa Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
54A Church Street
Demolition, Residential Accommodation
Demolition only · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Spring Street
Demolition, Dwelling house
New houses · Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
111D Louisa Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · 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 Birchgrove: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Birchgrove in the last 12 months?
43 development applications were lodged for properties in Birchgrove from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Birchgrove?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (22), demolition only (8), new houses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Birchgrove?
Applications lodged in Birchgrove 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 Birchgrove have been decided?
Of the 43 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 28 have a decision (28 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 12 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Birchgrove?
Applications for Birchgrove are lodged with Inner West Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.