Development applications in Forest Lodge, NSW 2037
31 development applications were lodged for properties in Forest Lodge 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
31
incl. 13 modifications
Decided
27
2 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$7.0M
across 16 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.
- 2Oct
- 1Nov
- 6Dec
- 3Jan
- 5Feb
- 2Mar
- 1Apr
- 2May
- 3Jun
- 4Jul
- 1Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
18 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions13
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Where applications stand
Status of the 31 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 26
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 2
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
77 Ross Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Carport, Fences
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
13-15 Charles Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
191 St Johns Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
21 Creek Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Dalgal Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Shop, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Forest Lodge, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
16 Lodge Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
1 Dalgal Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Specialised Retail Premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Dalgal Way
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Specialised Retail Premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
77 Ross Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Carport, Fences
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
30 Albert Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
1C Cross Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13-15 Charles Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
13 Ross Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 20 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
113 Hereford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 June 2026 · Modification
- Determined
61 Hereford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Dalgal Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Shop, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
128 Wigram Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
2 Wood Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
21 Creek Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
53 Ross Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
1 Dalgal Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Specialised Retail Premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
22 Creek Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Approved
2 Upper Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
264 Bridge Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
191 St Johns Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
240 St Johns Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
117 Hereford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
40 Lodge Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
45 Charles Street
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
270 Bridge Road
Attached dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
13-15 Charles Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
264 Bridge Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Upper Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
25 Albert Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
228 St Johns Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
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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Forest Lodge market data
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Development in Forest Lodge: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Forest Lodge in the last 12 months?
31 development applications were lodged for properties in Forest Lodge from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 13 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Forest Lodge?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (13), commercial, industrial & community (4), dual occupancy & semi-detached (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Forest Lodge?
Applications lodged in Forest Lodge in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 Forest Lodge have been decided?
Of the 31 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 27 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 26 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 2 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Forest Lodge?
Applications for Forest Lodge are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.