Development applications in Freshwater, NSW 2096
58 development applications were lodged for properties in Freshwater 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
58
incl. 23 modifications
Decided
37
17 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
20
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$30.9M
across 32 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
- 6Dec
- 5Jan
- 1Feb
- 4Mar
- 3Apr
- 8May
- 6Jun
- 11Jul
- 5Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
35 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions21
- Granny flats4
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- New houses1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 58 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 37
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- In progress
- 17
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
34 Brighton Street
Demolition, Seniors housing, Independent living units
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · 8 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
92 Brighton Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new…
Granny flats · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
34 Martin Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
25 Loch Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
47 Wyadra Avenue
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 15 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Freshwater, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
82 Lawrence Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
3 19-23 Waine Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
14 Oliver Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
37 Moore Road
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
34 Martin Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
29 Carrington Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
47 Wyadra Avenue
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
65 Oliver Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
92 Brighton Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new…
Granny flats · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
7 Dick Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
8 Ozone Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
54 Wyuna Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
25 Loch Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
2 Murray Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
54 Wyuna Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
25 Loch Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
92 Brighton Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new…
Granny flats · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
26-28 Rowe Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Moore Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
90 Lawrence Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
37 Moore Road
Residential flat building, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
11 Loch Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
77 80 Evans Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
40 Oliver Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
27 Kooloora Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Ocean View Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 19 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
15A Ozone Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
47 Wyadra Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Coastview Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 Kooloora Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · 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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Development in Freshwater: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Freshwater in the last 12 months?
58 development applications were lodged for properties in Freshwater from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 23 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 11 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Freshwater?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (21), granny flats (4), apartments & townhouses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Freshwater?
Applications lodged in Freshwater in the last 12 months propose 20 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 Freshwater have been decided?
Of the 58 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 37 have a decision (37 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 17 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Freshwater?
Applications for Freshwater are lodged with Northern Beaches Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.