Development applications in Crows Nest, NSW 2065
73 development applications were lodged for properties in Crows Nest 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
73
incl. 23 modifications
Decided
38
20 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
41
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$77.4M
across 35 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
- 12Nov
- 3Dec
- 4Jan
- 2Feb
- 9Mar
- 2Apr
- 4May
- 13Jun
- 7Jul
- 5Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
50 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions25
- Commercial, industrial & community15
- Apartments & townhouses4
- New houses3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 73 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 38
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 15
- 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.
- Determined
70-76 Alexander Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · 24 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
71 Willoughby Road
Shop top housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 13 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
112 Ernest Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
112 Ernest Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings
- In progress
11 Clarke Street
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Crows Nest, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
126 Willoughby Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
28-34 Clarke Street
Advertising and signage, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Business identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
112 Ernest Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings
- Determined
51-59 Alexander Street
Demolition, Business premises, Office Premise, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
88 Alexander Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026
- Withdrawn
25 Devonshire Street
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
11 Clarke Street
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
129 Willoughby Road
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 10 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
112 Falcon Street
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
16 Emmett Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
129 Willoughby Road
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 10 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
4 39 Willoughby Road
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
78 Hayberry Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
96 Burlington Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
112 Falcon Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
78 Hayberry Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
4 39 Willoughby Road
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
16 Emmett Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
50 Holtermann Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
86 Holtermann Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
71 Willoughby Road
Shop top housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 13 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
405 Pacific Highway
Signage, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
112 Ernest Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
50 Holtermann Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
78 Hayberry Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
405 Pacific Highway
Signage, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
112 Ernest Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
69 Hayberry Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
52 Holtermann Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
3 Matthew Lane
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by North Sydney Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Crows Nest market data
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Crows Nest.
Development in Crows Nest: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Crows Nest in the last 12 months?
73 development applications were lodged for properties in Crows Nest from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 23 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 13 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Crows Nest?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (25), commercial, industrial & community (15), apartments & townhouses (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Crows Nest?
Applications lodged in Crows Nest in the last 12 months propose 41 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 Crows Nest have been decided?
Of the 73 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 38 have a decision (38 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 20 are still in progress and 15 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Crows Nest?
Applications for Crows Nest are lodged with North Sydney Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.