Development applications in Chippendale, NSW 2008
31 development applications were lodged for properties in Chippendale 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
31
incl. 14 modifications
Decided
25
6 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
0
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$5.5M
across 14 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.
- 2Oct
- 7Nov
- 1Dec
- 3Jan
- 3Feb
- 2Mar
- 3Apr
- 1May
- 2Jun
- 1Jul
- 1Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
17 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community11
- Alterations & additions6
Where applications stand
Status of the 31 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 25
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 6
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
59 Myrtle Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
8-10 City Road
Hotel or motel accommodation, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Tourist and visitor accommodation, Food and…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
16-18 Broadway
Restaurant or cafe, Small bar, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
65 Pine Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
62 Cleveland Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Chippendale, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
8 Kensington Street
Restaurant or cafe, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
17 14-16 O'Connor Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Kensington Street
Restaurant or cafe, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
19-21 Buckland Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Co-living, Non-standard Housing
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Modification
- Determined
53 Shepherd Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
16-18 Broadway
Restaurant or cafe, Small bar, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
28 Broadway
Pub, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 July 2026 · Modification
- Determined
62-64 Pine Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
102 Broadway
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7-45 Chippen Street
Retail Premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 May 2026
- In progress
8-10 City Road
Hotel or motel accommodation, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Tourist and visitor accommodation, Food and…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 42-44 Meagher Street
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
100 Broadway
Commercial development, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · Modification
- Determined
46-52 Meagher Street
Restaurant or cafe, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · Modification
- Determined
16-18 Broadway
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Take away food and drink…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
53 Shepherd Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
65 Pine Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 27 Abercrombie Street
Business premises, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 Feb 2026
- Determined
83 Shepherd Street
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
53 Shepherd Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
62 Cleveland Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16-18 Meagher Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · Modification
- Determined
7-9 Knox Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Non-standard Housing
Demolition only · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
53 Shepherd Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
57 Myrtle Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
Building 23, 5 Central Park Ave
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Nov 2025
- Determined
Suite 1, 134 Abercrombie Street
Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
38 Broadway
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
140 Myrtle Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Tertiary institution
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Nov 2025 · Modification
- Determined
21-21A Shepherd St
Small bar, Hours of operation and trading
Other & change of use · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · Modification
Application details as published by Council of the City of Sydney. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Chippendale market data
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Chippendale.
Development in Chippendale: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Chippendale in the last 12 months?
31 development applications were lodged for properties in Chippendale from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 14 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Chippendale?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (11), alterations & additions (6).
How many development applications in Chippendale have been decided?
Of the 31 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 25 have a decision (25 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 6 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Chippendale?
Applications for Chippendale are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.