Development applications in Fairfield West, NSW 2165
16 development applications were lodged for properties in Fairfield West 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
16
incl. 2 modifications
Decided
10
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
10
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$2.9M
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.
- 1Oct
- 1Nov
- 2Dec
- 1Jan
- 2Feb
- 0Mar
- 1Apr
- 1May
- 2Jun
- 2Jul
- 1Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
14 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Granny flats9
- New houses3
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 16 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 10
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 3
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
14 Lenton Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
42 Chadwick Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Van Dieman Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
421 Hamilton Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
303 Hamilton Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Fairfield West, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
15 Chadwick Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
14 Lenton Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
316 Smithfield Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
44 Chadwick Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 Rawson Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Kendall Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 22 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2 Kendall Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 12 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Lenton Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Van Dieman Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
303 Hamilton Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
366 Hamilton Road
Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
3 Van Dieman Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
27 Atherton Street
Medical centre, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Health…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
42 Chadwick Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 De Witt Place
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 12 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
421 Hamilton Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
368 Hamilton Road
Erection of a new structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2025 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
8 Adina Close
Demolition, Residential Accommodation
Demolition only · Lodged 29 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Greenvale Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 20 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
29 Kalora Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
24A Ainslie Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
419 Hamilton Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
27 Corona Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 2 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
27 Corona Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
27 Atherton Street
Secondary dwelling, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Granny flats · Lodged 8 Apr 2025
- Determined
8 Adina Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Mar 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
17 Bramley Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Dec 2024 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
22 Lynesta Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Dec 2024 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
419 Hamilton Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Dec 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
47 Atherton Street
Demolition, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
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 West: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Fairfield West in the last 12 months?
16 development applications were lodged for properties in Fairfield West from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 2 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 2 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Fairfield West?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were granny flats (9), new houses (3), commercial, industrial & community (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Fairfield West?
Applications lodged in Fairfield West in the last 12 months propose 10 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 West have been decided?
Of the 16 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 10 have a decision (10 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Fairfield West?
Applications for Fairfield West are lodged with Fairfield City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.