Development applications in Guildford West, NSW 2161
33 development applications were lodged for properties in Guildford West 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
33
incl. 16 modifications
Decided
24
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
21
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$9.6M
across 14 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.
- 3Oct
- 4Nov
- 2Dec
- 3Jan
- 5Feb
- 2Mar
- 2Apr
- 5May
- 3Jun
- 2Jul
- 1Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
17 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached6
- Granny flats5
- Alterations & additions2
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 33 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 23
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 5
- In progress
- 4
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
265 Fowler Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 May 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
34 Palmer Street
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
9 Pipehead Crescent
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 Hunt Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
63 Queen Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Guildford West, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
83 Dennistoun Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
14 Sybil Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
21 Hunt Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
49 Mccredie Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
36 James Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Palmer Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
9 Pipehead Crescent
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
265 Fowler Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 May 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
38 Parkes Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
21 Hunt Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 13 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Hunt Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
18 King Street
Erection of a new structure, Landscaping structures
Other & change of use · Lodged 8 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
52 Robertson Street
Attached dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
17 Renfrew Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
34 Faulds Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
63 Queen Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
83 Dennistoun Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10 Renfrew Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
4 Phillip Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
9 Mccredie Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
227 Fowler Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Shop, Neighbourhood supermarket
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
211 Fowler Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
83 Dennistoun Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Approved
14 Johnstone Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
20 Robertson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
75 Palmer Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
83 Dennistoun Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
34 Palmer Street
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
79 Mccredie Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
36 Hunt Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 4 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Cumberland Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Guildford West market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Guildford West.
Sales
Recently sold in Guildford West
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Guildford West.
Development in Guildford West: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Guildford West in the last 12 months?
33 development applications were lodged for properties in Guildford West from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 16 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Guildford West?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were dual occupancy & semi-detached (6), granny flats (5), alterations & additions (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Guildford West?
Applications lodged in Guildford West in the last 12 months propose 21 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 West have been decided?
Of the 33 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 24 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 23 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 5 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Guildford West?
Applications for Guildford West are lodged with Cumberland Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.