Development applications in Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
117 development applications were lodged for properties in Darlinghurst 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
117
incl. 62 modifications
Decided
86
20 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
3
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$34.8M
across 44 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.
- 17Oct
- 12Nov
- 10Dec
- 11Jan
- 6Feb
- 8Mar
- 4Apr
- 9May
- 14Jun
- 12Jul
- 8Aug
- 6Sep
What is being proposed
55 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions27
- Commercial, industrial & community23
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- New houses1
- Other & change of use1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 117 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 85
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 11
- 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
230-232 Crown Street
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
1 Taggarts Lane
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
301 Forbes Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Dec 2025 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
86 Flinders Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
221-223 Darlinghurst Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Darlinghurst, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
140-142 Liverpool Street
Signage, Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
20-22 Hargrave Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
156 Forbes Street
Educational establishment , Tertiary institution, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026
- In progress
56 Womerah Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
194 Barcom Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
10-14 Oxford Square
Pub, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
24 Womerah Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
194 Barcom Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
161 Palmer Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 118-126 Crown 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 19 Aug 2026
- Determined
86 Flinders Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
27 118-126 Crown 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 13 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
86 Flinders Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
82-106 Oxford Street
Business premises, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
163 Crown Street
Restaurant or cafe, Small bar, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Modification
- In progress
256 Crown Street
Entertainment facility, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 July 2026 · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Withdrawn
17 118-126 Crown 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 24 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Taggarts Lane
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1A Kings Cross Road
Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
86 Surrey Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
25 Sherbrooke Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
94 Oxford Street
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
110-122 Oxford Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 July 2026 · Modification
- Determined
179 Crown Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
5-17 Norman Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
5/23 Stanley Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
6 Stanley Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
Sp 1 107-111 Oxford Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
50 Mclachlan Avenue
Restaurant or cafe, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
67 Womerah Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
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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Development in Darlinghurst: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Darlinghurst in the last 12 months?
117 development applications were lodged for properties in Darlinghurst from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 62 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 17 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Darlinghurst?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (27), commercial, industrial & community (23), apartments & townhouses (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Darlinghurst?
Applications lodged in Darlinghurst in the last 12 months propose 3 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 Darlinghurst have been decided?
Of the 117 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 86 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 85 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 20 are still in progress and 11 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Darlinghurst?
Applications for Darlinghurst are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.