Development applications in Guildford, NSW 2161
70 development applications were lodged for properties in Guildford 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
70
incl. 28 modifications
Decided
47
17 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
64
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$46.1M
across 35 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
- 4Nov
- 10Dec
- 3Jan
- 8Feb
- 3Mar
- 8Apr
- 3May
- 7Jun
- 7Jul
- 5Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
42 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Granny flats10
- Alterations & additions7
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached7
- New houses5
- Apartments & townhouses4
- Other & change of use4
- Commercial, industrial & community3
- Demolition only1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 70 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 3
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 44
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 6
- 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
312 Railway Terrace
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 26 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
24 Rowley Road
Secondary dwelling, Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
23 Henry Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Approved
10 Vulcan Street
Attached dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
27 Cardigan Street
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Guildford, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
312 Railway Terrace
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 26 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
2A Cecil Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
23 Bright Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
21 Bolton Street
Educational establishment , Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
475 Guildford Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 7 Sept 2026
- In progress
3 Lucas Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
174 Military Road
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Modification
- In progress
40 Henry Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
18 Linthorne Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Granny flats · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
33 West Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Temporary building, structure or use
Granny flats · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- In progress
63 Campbell Hill Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
23 Henry Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
17 Bursill Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
53 Bursill Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
53 Bursill Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
23 Henry Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
107 Rawson Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
48 Hawksview Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Lucas Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
82 Military Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
43 Dudley Road
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Osgood Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
82 Military Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 10 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
150 Excelsior Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
107 Rawson Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
118 Robertson Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
340 Guildford Road
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
197 Guildford Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Bird Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
24 Rowley Road
Secondary dwelling, Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Application details as published by Cumberland Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Guildford.
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Guildford.
Development in Guildford: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Guildford in the last 12 months?
70 development applications were lodged for properties in Guildford from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 28 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Guildford?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were granny flats (10), alterations & additions (7), dual occupancy & semi-detached (7).
How many new homes are proposed in Guildford?
Applications lodged in Guildford in the last 12 months propose 64 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 Guildford have been decided?
Of the 70 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 47 have a decision (3 recorded as approved, 44 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 17 are still in progress and 6 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Guildford?
Applications for Guildford are lodged with Cumberland Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.