Development applications in Fairfield, NSW 2165
30 development applications were lodged for properties in Fairfield 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
30
incl. 7 modifications
Decided
17
10 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
14
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$20.8M
across 19 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.
- 1Oct
- 2Nov
- 2Dec
- 1Jan
- 7Feb
- 1Mar
- 3Apr
- 2May
- 3Jun
- 2Jul
- 4Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
23 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community9
- Alterations & additions3
- New houses3
- Subdivisions3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Granny flats2
- Apartments & townhouses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 30 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 17
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 10
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
46A Station Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
32 Hubert Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
59 Lawrence Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
42 Polding Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Function centre
New houses · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
16 Joyce Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Fairfield, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
34 Polding Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
113 Granville Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
24 Francis Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
2A Malabar Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
37 Myddleton Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
59 Lawrence Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
82-94 Ware Street
Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
5 The Crescent
Commercial development, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
46 Kenyon Street
Boarding house, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 16 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
31 Harold Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
50 Polding Street
Erection of a new structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
29 Vine Street
Erection of a new structure, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
2A Malabar Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Orchard Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
28 Frederick Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
42 Polding Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Function centre
New houses · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
16 Joyce Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
22 Richardson Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
9A Lawrence Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
1-29 Court Road
Educational establishment , Tertiary institution, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · Modification
- Determined
1-29 Court Road
Advertising and signage, Advertising structure, Building identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
36 Riverview Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
46A Station Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
3 The Crescent
Restaurant or cafe, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Feb 2026
- Determined
268 The Horsley Drive
Educational establishment , Erection of a new structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
32 Hubert Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
15 Crosby Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
2 43 Ware Street
Restaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
524 The Horsley Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
32 Hubert Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Application details as published by Fairfield City Council, Cumberland Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Fairfield: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Fairfield in the last 12 months?
30 development applications were lodged for properties in Fairfield from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Fairfield?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (9), alterations & additions (3), new houses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Fairfield?
Applications lodged in Fairfield in the last 12 months propose 14 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 have been decided?
Of the 30 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 17 have a decision (17 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 10 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Fairfield?
Applications for Fairfield are lodged with Fairfield City Council and Cumberland Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.