Development applications in East Hills, NSW 2213
22 development applications were lodged for properties in East Hills 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
22
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
12
7 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
8
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$10.6M
across 15 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
- 3Nov
- 1Dec
- 0Jan
- 1Feb
- 3Mar
- 2Apr
- 2May
- 3Jun
- 1Jul
- 2Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
17 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions6
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- New houses4
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Granny flats1
Where applications stand
Status of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 12
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 7
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
4 Maclaurin Avenue
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 Burbank Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
596 Henry Lawson Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
514 Henry Lawson Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Fences, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
3 Matthews Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in East Hills, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
7 Broe Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
498 Henry Lawson Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
596 Henry Lawson Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
3 Matthews Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
558 Henry Lawson Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
572 Henry Lawson Drive
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
596 Henry Lawson Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
2 Forrest Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7 Burbank Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
514 Henry Lawson Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Fences, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
532 Henry Lawson Drive
Erection of a new structure, Water recreation structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
532 Henry Lawson Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
668 Henry Lawson Drive
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
558 Henry Lawson Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Maclaurin Avenue
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Service station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
28 Harford Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
579 Henry Lawson Drive
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
14 Maclaurin Avenue
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Service station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
586 Henry Lawson Drive
Erection of a new structure, Jetty
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Maclaurin Avenue
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
59 Lucas Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
21 Matthews Avenue
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
27 Matthews Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
18 Enright Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Aug 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
600 Henry Lawson Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Access ramp
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
28 Harcourt Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 Aug 2025 · Modification
- Determined
4 Cook Crescent
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Balcony, deck, patio…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Enright Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
59 Lucas Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
14 Maclaurin Avenue
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Automotive/truck premises, Service station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 June 2025 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Canterbury-Bankstown Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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East Hills market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in East Hills.
Sales
Recently sold in East Hills
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in East Hills.
Development in East Hills: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in East Hills in the last 12 months?
22 development applications were lodged for properties in East Hills from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in East Hills?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (6), commercial, industrial & community (4), new houses (4).
How many new homes are proposed in East Hills?
Applications lodged in East Hills in the last 12 months propose 8 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 East Hills have been decided?
Of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 12 have a decision (12 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in East Hills?
Applications for East Hills are lodged with Canterbury-Bankstown Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.