Development applications in Chester Hill, NSW 2162
23 development applications were lodged for properties in Chester Hill 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
23
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
10
11 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
210
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$164.7M
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.
- 3Oct
- 0Nov
- 1Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 1Mar
- 2Apr
- 3May
- 5Jun
- 2Jul
- 2Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
18 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Apartments & townhouses4
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Granny flats4
- Alterations & additions2
- Demolition only1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- New houses1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 10
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 11
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
159 Priam Street
Commercial development, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 78 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
111 Waldron Road
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 May 2026 · 76 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
30 Wellington Road
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care, Neighbourhood shop
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 46 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
199 Wellington Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
66 Elliston Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Chester Hill, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
8 Ferngrove Place
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
5 Kenthurst Place
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Demolition only · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
8 Burrows Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
50 Jocelyn Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
199 Wellington Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
13 Byloss Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
8 Burrows Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Marks Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Supporting Development
Other & change of use · Lodged 8 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
66 Elliston Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
30 Wellington Road
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care, Neighbourhood shop
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 46 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Withdrawn
50 Jocelyn Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 27 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
111 Waldron Road
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 May 2026 · 76 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
23 Curtis Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
155 Proctor Parade
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
159 Priam Street
Commercial development, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 78 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
5 Kenthurst Place
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Demolition only · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
7 Marks Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
191 Miller Road
Warehouse or distribution centre, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · $20M–$100M
- Determined
191 Miller Road
Demolition, Warehouse or distribution centre, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
137 Campbell Hill Road
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · 100 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
25 Curtis Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
29 Esme Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7B Sir Thomas Mitchell Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
72 Gurney Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 Sept 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
21A Marks Street
Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Curtis Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 1 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
87 Miller Road
Advertising and signage, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Take…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
2A Parkham Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Wolumba Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Hot water systems, Rainwater…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Mountview Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Granny flats · Lodged 26 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
Application details as published by Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Cumberland Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Chester Hill market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Chester Hill.
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Recently sold in Chester Hill
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Chester Hill.
Development in Chester Hill: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Chester Hill in the last 12 months?
23 development applications were lodged for properties in Chester Hill from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Chester Hill?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were apartments & townhouses (4), commercial, industrial & community (4), granny flats (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Chester Hill?
Applications lodged in Chester Hill in the last 12 months propose 210 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 Chester Hill have been decided?
Of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 10 have a decision (10 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 11 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Chester Hill?
Applications for Chester Hill are lodged with Canterbury-Bankstown Council and Cumberland Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.