Development applications in Bondi, NSW 2026
79 development applications were lodged for properties in Bondi 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
79
incl. 39 modifications
Decided
53
20 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
35
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$40.9M
across 34 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
- 9Nov
- 2Dec
- 7Jan
- 5Feb
- 4Mar
- 7Apr
- 10May
- 9Jun
- 7Jul
- 6Aug
- 6Sep
What is being proposed
40 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions24
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Subdivisions4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Apartments & townhouses2
Where applications stand
Status of the 79 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 53
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 6
- In progress
- 20
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
316 Bondi Road
Demolition, Boarding house, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 May 2026 · 21 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
81 Anglesea Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · 12 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
16 New Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
60 Fletcher Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
12 Imperial Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Bondi, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
17 Flood Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Group home (transitional)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
3 36-38 Penkivil Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
49 Avoca Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
45 Watson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
3 36-38 Penkivil Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
15 Ewell Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
17 Flood Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Group home (transitional)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
6 40 Blair Street North
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
21 Rowland Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
Shop 1 179-181 Bondi Road
Commercial development, Food and drink premise, Take away food and drink, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Modification
- In progress
8 Boonara Avenue
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
260A Bondi Road
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
14 Moore Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
3 Glen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
222 Bondi Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 29 July 2026
- In progress
Miller Street
Centre-based child care, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 July 2026 · Modification
- Determined
62 Watson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
32 Denham Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
124 Bondi Road
Demolition, Boarding house, Erection of a new structure, Non-standard Housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 15 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
3 52 Fletcher Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
2 Martins Avenue
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
42 Avoca Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Castlefield Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
16 New Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
260A Bondi Road
Business premises, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
1 Watson Street
Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
62 Watson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
38 Park Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
124 Bondi Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living, Non-standard Housing, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 15 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
31 Philip Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Waverley Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Bondi: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Bondi in the last 12 months?
79 development applications were lodged for properties in Bondi from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 39 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Bondi?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (24), commercial, industrial & community (4), subdivisions (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Bondi?
Applications lodged in Bondi in the last 12 months propose 35 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 Bondi have been decided?
Of the 79 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 53 have a decision (53 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 20 are still in progress and 6 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Bondi?
Applications for Bondi are lodged with Waverley Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.