Development applications in Bronte, NSW 2024
92 development applications were lodged for properties in Bronte 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
92
incl. 35 modifications
Decided
54
25 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
16
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$43.8M
across 45 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.
- 8Oct
- 9Nov
- 2Dec
- 3Jan
- 7Feb
- 8Mar
- 5Apr
- 7May
- 16Jun
- 9Jul
- 10Aug
- 8Sep
What is being proposed
57 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions39
- New houses9
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached5
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Commercial, industrial & community1
Where applications stand
Status of the 92 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 54
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 13
- In progress
- 25
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
89 Macpherson Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
31 Blandford Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
25 Murray Street
Dual occupancy, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
161 Macpherson Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings
- Determined
165 Macpherson Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Bronte, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
11A Arden Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
65 Gardyne Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
163 Macpherson Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
9A Read Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
8 Pembroke Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
134 Hewlett Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- In progress
45 Evans Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
1 14 St Thomas Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
1 14 St Thomas Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
14A Ashley Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
81 Hewlett Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
8 Pembroke Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
26 Brown Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
5 Dickson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
18 Evans Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
40 Hewlett Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
18 Cross Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Pathways and…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
77 Hewlett Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · Modification
- In progress
41 Yanko Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Belgrave Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
41 Palmerston Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
3 Belgrave Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
161 Macpherson Street
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
5-7 Tipper Avenue
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
34A Yanko Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
14 Palmerston Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
33A Murray Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
34A Yanko Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
16 Yanko Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
6 Scott Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
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 Bronte: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Bronte in the last 12 months?
92 development applications were lodged for properties in Bronte from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 35 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 16 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Bronte?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (39), new houses (9), dual occupancy & semi-detached (5).
How many new homes are proposed in Bronte?
Applications lodged in Bronte in the last 12 months propose 16 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 Bronte have been decided?
Of the 92 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 54 have a decision (54 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 25 are still in progress and 13 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Bronte?
Applications for Bronte are lodged with Waverley Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.