Development applications in Fairfield East, NSW 2165
19 development applications were lodged for properties in Fairfield East 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
19
incl. 7 modifications
Decided
11
7 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
93
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$45.1M
across 11 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.
- 0Oct
- 2Nov
- 1Dec
- 3Jan
- 0Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 3May
- 1Jun
- 0Jul
- 2Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
12 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Granny flats5
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Commercial, industrial & community2
- New houses2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Where applications stand
Status of the 19 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 11
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- 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.
- In progress
121 River Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 80 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
13 Loftus Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 June 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
84 Tangerine Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
199 The Horsley Drive
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
86 Tangerine Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 18 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Fairfield East, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
26 Montrose Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
199 The Horsley Drive
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
86 Tangerine Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
199 The Horsley Drive
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
63-69 Malta Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Modification
- In progress
13 Loftus Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 June 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
708-712 Woodville Road
Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
86 Tangerine Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 18 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
44-46 Mandarin Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 May 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
121 River Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 80 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
16 Cockburn Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
41 James Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
28 Veron Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
44-46 Mandarin Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
84 Tangerine Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
Unit 1, 5-7 Malta Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
125 Lisbon Street
Industrial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
105 Tangerine Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
6 Dunrossil Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
28 Montrose Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 26 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
63-69 Malta Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Business identification sign…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Sept 2025
- Determined
68 Campbell Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 25 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
66 Tangerine Street
Demolition, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Normanby Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Aug 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
24 Fairfield Street
Demolition, Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 July 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
20-22 Fairfield Street
Demolition, Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 June 2025 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
44-46 Mandarin Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 June 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
28 Veron Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 June 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
105 Tangerine Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 June 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
12 Normanby Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Group home, Group home (permanent)
Demolition only · Lodged 12 May 2025 · $1M–$5M
Application details as published by Fairfield City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Fairfield East: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Fairfield East in the last 12 months?
19 development applications were lodged for properties in Fairfield East from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Fairfield East?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were granny flats (5), apartments & townhouses (2), commercial, industrial & community (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Fairfield East?
Applications lodged in Fairfield East in the last 12 months propose 93 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 Fairfield East have been decided?
Of the 19 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 11 have a decision (11 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Fairfield East?
Applications for Fairfield East are lodged with Fairfield City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.