Development applications in Erskineville, NSW 2043
57 development applications were lodged for properties in Erskineville 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
57
incl. 20 modifications
Decided
43
11 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
4
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$16.8M
across 34 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.
- 6Oct
- 2Nov
- 8Dec
- 4Jan
- 5Feb
- 5Mar
- 5Apr
- 2May
- 4Jun
- 6Jul
- 4Aug
- 6Sep
What is being proposed
37 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions27
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Subdivisions3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 57 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 42
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 11
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
16 Charles Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
18-18A Prospect Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
30 Malcolm Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- In progress
155 Mitchell Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Landscaping…
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
171 Rochford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Erskineville, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
7 Bridge Street
Attached dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
68 Malcolm Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
171 Rochford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
52 Rochford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
151 Rochford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
19 Bridge Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
35 Albert Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
18-18A Prospect Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 Burren Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Air-conditioning units, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
160 Rochford Street
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
35 Albert Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
1 Union Lane
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
26 Bray Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
638 King Street
Advertising and signage, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Binning Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
155 Mitchell Road
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Modification
- Determined
48A John Street
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
65 Rochford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
88 Macdonald Street
Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Approved
34 Sydney Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
134 George Street
Boarding house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Binning Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
20 Flora Street
Attached dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
26 Bray Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
72 Malcolm Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Roller shutter doors adjoining lanes
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
155 Mitchell Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Landscaping…
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
155 Mitchell Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · Modification
- Determined
155 Mitchell Road
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · Modification
- Determined
120 Union Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 Rochford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Mar 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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Erskineville market data
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Development in Erskineville: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Erskineville in the last 12 months?
57 development applications were lodged for properties in Erskineville from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 20 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 8 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Erskineville?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (27), commercial, industrial & community (4), subdivisions (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Erskineville?
Applications lodged in Erskineville in the last 12 months propose 4 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 Erskineville have been decided?
Of the 57 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 43 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 42 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 11 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Erskineville?
Applications for Erskineville are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.