Development applications in East Lindfield, NSW 2070
10 development applications were lodged for properties in East Lindfield 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
10
incl. 2 modifications
Decided
6
2 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.8M
across 6 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
- 0Nov
- 0Dec
- 1Jan
- 3Feb
- 2Mar
- 0Apr
- 0May
- 0Jun
- 1Jul
- 1Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
8 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions4
- New houses4
Where applications stand
Status of the 10 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 6
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 2
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
41 Sylvan Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
16 Robinson Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Robinson Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
52 Carlyle Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
55 Wellington Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 28 applications lodged in East Lindfield, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
16 Robinson Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- In progress
41 Sylvan Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
16 Robinson Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Johore Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
15 Ormonde Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
24 Sylvan Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Robinson Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
55 Wellington Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
52 Carlyle Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
41 Sylvan Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
33 Owen Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
24 Melbourne Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
120 Middle Harbour Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 June 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Approved
17 Damour Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 May 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
30 Wellington Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Feb 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
61 Owen Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Dec 2024 · 1 dwelling · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Withdrawn
24 Sylvan Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Dec 2024 · Modification
- Determined
49A Woodlands Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Nov 2024 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
49 Sylvan Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Nov 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
59 Wellington Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Ormonde Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2024 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
97 Wellington Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 29 Aug 2024 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
5 Johore Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2024 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
6 Canberra Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 June 2024 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Ulmarra Place
Seniors housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 May 2024 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
33 Owen Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Apr 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
33 Carlyle Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Feb 2024 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
45 Owen Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 2 Feb 2024 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Ku-ring-gai Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in East Lindfield: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in East Lindfield in the last 12 months?
10 development applications were lodged for properties in East Lindfield from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 2 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in East Lindfield?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (4), new houses (4).
How many new homes are proposed in East Lindfield?
Applications lodged in East Lindfield in the last 12 months propose 2 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 Lindfield have been decided?
Of the 10 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 6 have a decision (6 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 2 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in East Lindfield?
Applications for East Lindfield are lodged with Ku-ring-gai Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.