Development applications in Griffith, NSW 2680

197 development applications were lodged for properties in Griffith from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 17 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

197

incl. 57 modifications

Decided

152

36 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$86.5M

across 133 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.

11
Oct
17
Nov
17
Dec
11
Jan
8
Feb
18
Mar
25
Apr
16
May
23
Jun
20
Jul
14
Aug
17
Sep

What is being proposed

140 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Pools, sheds, garages & decks38
New houses26
Alterations & additions18
Commercial, industrial & community17
Subdivisions17
Apartments & townhouses11
Dual occupancy & semi-detached6
Demolition only3
Other & change of use3
Granny flats1

Where applications stand

Status of the 197 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 152
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 9
In progress: 36

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.

54 Merrigal Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 16 dwellings · $1M–$5M
49-53 Hyandra Street
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · 7 dwellings · $1M–$5M
30 Couch Road
Demolition, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · 4 dwellings · $500K–$1M
241 Wakaden Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 June 2026 · 4 dwellings · $500K–$1M
81 Merrigal Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Griffith, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

43 Gillmartin Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
2 Bertoldo Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
51-53 Kooyoo Street
Entertainment associated with existing premises, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
36-38 Mackay Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Light industry
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
81 Merrigal Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
1 Carrathool Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
86 Noorilla Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 13 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
22 Bonegilla Road
Commercial development, Office Premise, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M
54 Merrigal Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 16 dwellings · $1M–$5M
40 Bringagee Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
26 Thomson Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
425 Kidman Way
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
22 Lloyd Prest Drive
Erection of a new structure, Other Infrastructure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
65-67 Railway Street
Erection of a new structure, Tourist and visitor accommodation, Serviced apartment
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $20M–$100M
158 Oakes Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
101 Duchatel Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
21 Old Aerodrome Road
Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
2 Goolagong Street
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
11 Rae Road
Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
4 Carrathool Street
Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
36 Old Aerodrome Road
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
6 Melville Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
9 Cregan Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
15 Turner Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
6 Murphy Crescent
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
4 Kooba Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
110D Calabria Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
2 Griffin Avenue
Temporary building, structure or use, Entertainment associated with existing premises
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
16 Konoa Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
55 Langley Crescent
Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification

Application details as published by Griffith City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in Griffith: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Griffith in the last 12 months?

197 development applications were lodged for properties in Griffith from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 57 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 25 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Griffith?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (38), new houses (26), alterations & additions (18).

How many new homes are proposed in Griffith?

Applications lodged in Griffith in the last 12 months propose 78 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 Griffith have been decided?

Of the 197 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 152 have a decision (152 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 36 are still in progress and 9 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Griffith?

Applications for Griffith are lodged with Griffith City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.