Development applications in Glebe, NSW 2037
81 development applications were lodged for properties in Glebe 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
81
incl. 30 modifications
Decided
62
14 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
5
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$23.6M
across 44 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.
- 5Oct
- 11Nov
- 9Dec
- 6Jan
- 9Feb
- 5Mar
- 3Apr
- 5May
- 10Jun
- 5Jul
- 7Aug
- 6Sep
What is being proposed
51 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions28
- Commercial, industrial & community10
- New houses4
- Other & change of use4
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Demolition only1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Granny flats1
Where applications stand
Status of the 81 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 2
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 60
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 5
- In progress
- 14
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
25A Avenue Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
22 Toxteth Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
29 Avenue Road
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
9 Glebe Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
225 Glebe Point Road
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Glebe, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
119,121,125,127 Derwent St
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
252 Glebe Point Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
405 Glebe Point Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
129 Bridge Road
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
34 Wentworth Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Gottenham Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external), Stairway
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
41 Avona Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
252 Glebe Point Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
151 Glebe Point Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Non-standard Housing
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Victoria Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
1 Alexandra Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
29 Avenue Road
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
36 Lombard Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Colbourne Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
2 Avenue Road
Educational establishment , Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
52 Gottenham Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
397 Glebe Point Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Group home, Group home…
Other & change of use · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
52 Gottenham Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
151 Glebe Point Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Non-standard Housing
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
34 Wentworth Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
381A Glebe Point Road
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
2 Avenue Road
Educational establishment , Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 June 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
40 Bellevue Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Approved
29 Wigram Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
397 Glebe Point Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Group home
Other & change of use · Lodged 12 June 2026
- Determined
25A Avenue Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
29 Wigram Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
77 Glebe Point Road
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
57-65 Darghan Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 May 2026 · Modification
- Determined
41 Wigram Road
Attached dwelling, Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 May 2026 · $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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Development in Glebe: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Glebe in the last 12 months?
81 development applications were lodged for properties in Glebe from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 30 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 11 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Glebe?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (28), commercial, industrial & community (10), new houses (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Glebe?
Applications lodged in Glebe in the last 12 months propose 5 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 Glebe have been decided?
Of the 81 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 62 have a decision (2 recorded as approved, 60 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 14 are still in progress and 5 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Glebe?
Applications for Glebe are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.