Development applications in Elizabeth Bay, NSW 2011
50 development applications were lodged for properties in Elizabeth Bay 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
50
incl. 27 modifications
Decided
35
7 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
0
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$12.6M
across 21 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
- 3Nov
- 10Dec
- 3Jan
- 3Feb
- 6Mar
- 4Apr
- 1May
- 5Jun
- 2Jul
- 4Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
23 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions15
- Commercial, industrial & community7
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 50 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 35
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 8
- 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
21 Roslyn Gardens
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
93 Elizabeth Bay Road
Demolition, Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
13A Roslyn Gardens
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
14-16 Onslow Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
P2/108 Elizabeth Bay Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Elizabeth Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
14 104 Elizabeth Bay Road
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
34A Billyard Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
85-91 Elizabeth Bay Road
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
41-49 Roslyn Gardens
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 42 Macleay Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
85-91 Elizabeth Bay Road
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
46A Macleay Street
Advertising and signage, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
41-49 Roslyn Gardens
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 June 2026
- Determined
16 Macleay Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 11A Billyard Avenue
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
14 104 Elizabeth Bay Road
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
10 Onslow Avenue
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 June 2026 · 20 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
50-58 Macleay Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
14-16 Onslow Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
10 Onslow Avenue
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 20 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
13A Roslyn Gardens
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
P2/108 Elizabeth Bay Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 19-23 Elizabeth Bay Road
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Modification
- Determined
10 Onslow Avenue
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 20 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
16-20 Roslyn Street
Residential care facility, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21C Billyard Avenue
Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
93 Elizabeth Bay Road
Demolition, Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
804 19-23 Elizabeth Bay Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
16-20 Roslyn Street
Residential care facility, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4-4A Barncleuth Square
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · 10 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
309 28 Macleay Street
Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Onslow Place
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
84 Elizabeth Bay Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
4 Billyard Avenue
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
1 Onslow Place
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 29 Dec 2025 · Under $100K · 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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Development in Elizabeth Bay: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Elizabeth Bay in the last 12 months?
50 development applications were lodged for properties in Elizabeth Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 27 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Elizabeth Bay?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (15), commercial, industrial & community (7), pools, sheds, garages & decks (1).
How many development applications in Elizabeth Bay have been decided?
Of the 50 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 35 have a decision (35 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 8 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Elizabeth Bay?
Applications for Elizabeth Bay are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.