Development applications in Fairlight, NSW 2094
49 development applications were lodged for properties in Fairlight 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
49
incl. 17 modifications
Decided
34
11 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
22
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$48.2M
across 30 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
- 3Nov
- 5Dec
- 2Jan
- 3Feb
- 4Mar
- 6Apr
- 5May
- 7Jun
- 2Jul
- 5Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
32 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions17
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached5
- New houses5
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Commercial, industrial & community1
Where applications stand
Status of the 49 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 34
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- 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.
- In progress
33 Fairlight Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · 8 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
75 Lauderdale Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · 4 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
80 Lauderdale Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
17 Jamieson Avenue
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
82 Griffiths Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Fairlight, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
48 Augusta Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
29 Augusta Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · Modification
- In progress
66 Griffiths Street
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
80 Lauderdale Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
33 Fairlight Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · 8 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
86 Lauderdale Avenue
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Harland Road
Erection of a new structure, Pathways and paving, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
9 Clifford Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
42 Fairlight Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
181 Sydney Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
40 Bellevue Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
17 Jamieson Avenue
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
181 Sydney Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
9 Clifford Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
149-153 Sydney Road
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
127 Balgowlah Road
Erection of a new structure, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
13 Hilltop Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 May 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
37 Francis Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
5 Lauderdale Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 5 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
48 Upper Clifford Avenue
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
9 Francis Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
17 Thornton Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Lauderdale Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Landscaping structures, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
38 Hilltop Crescent
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
41 Fairlight Crescent
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
54 Griffiths Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Baltic Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
19 Fairlight Crescent
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
144 Sydney Road
Shop top housing, Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
81 Raglan Street
Residential flat building, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
Application details as published by Northern Beaches Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Fairlight market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Fairlight.
Sales
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Fairlight.
Development in Fairlight: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Fairlight in the last 12 months?
49 development applications were lodged for properties in Fairlight from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 17 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Fairlight?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (17), dual occupancy & semi-detached (5), new houses (5).
How many new homes are proposed in Fairlight?
Applications lodged in Fairlight in the last 12 months propose 22 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 Fairlight have been decided?
Of the 49 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 34 have a decision (34 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 11 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Fairlight?
Applications for Fairlight are lodged with Northern Beaches Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.