Development applications in Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086
64 development applications were lodged for properties in Frenchs Forest 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
64
incl. 19 modifications
Decided
45
18 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
101
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$147.9M
across 42 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.
- 7Oct
- 5Nov
- 5Dec
- 4Jan
- 3Feb
- 7Mar
- 6Apr
- 1May
- 4Jun
- 10Jul
- 6Aug
- 6Sep
What is being proposed
45 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions18
- Commercial, industrial & community7
- New houses6
- Apartments & townhouses4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Granny flats2
- Demolition only1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 64 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 44
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 18
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
30 Bluegum Crescent
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 66 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Approved
16 Gladys Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 15 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
9 Grace Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
13 Greendale Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
3 Ann Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Frenchs Forest, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
13 Inverness Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
5 Skyline Place
Independent living units, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Other & change of use · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
13 Karingal Crescent
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
2 Meredith Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
31 Merrilee Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
49 Blackbutts Road.
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
31 Merrilee Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
6 Marcus Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
1110 Oxford Falls Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
29 Romford Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
59 Iris Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Granny flats · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Malbara Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
6 Ambrym Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
59 Iris Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Granny flats · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
19 Jimada Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
13 Greendale Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Approved
16 Gladys Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 15 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
9 Grace Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
71 Grace Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
4 Ambrym Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Ann Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
11 Wareham Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 The Esplanade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
4 Brierwood Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Rhonda Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 June 2026 · Modification
- In progress
20 Sorlie Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
30 Bluegum Crescent
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 66 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
10 Aquatic Drive
Demolition, Industrial development, Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure, Storage premises, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · $20M–$100M
- Determined
25 Frenchs Forest Road East
Small bar, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
4 Peacock Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Northern Beaches Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
Suburb profile
Frenchs Forest market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Frenchs Forest.
Sales
Recently sold in Frenchs Forest
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Frenchs Forest.
Development in Frenchs Forest: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Frenchs Forest in the last 12 months?
64 development applications were lodged for properties in Frenchs Forest from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 19 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Frenchs Forest?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (18), commercial, industrial & community (7), new houses (6).
How many new homes are proposed in Frenchs Forest?
Applications lodged in Frenchs Forest in the last 12 months propose 101 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 Frenchs Forest have been decided?
Of the 64 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 45 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 44 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 18 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Frenchs Forest?
Applications for Frenchs Forest are lodged with Northern Beaches Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.