Development applications in Hornsby Heights, NSW 2077
25 development applications were lodged for properties in Hornsby Heights 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
25
incl. 9 modifications
Decided
19
6 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
5
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$7.2M
across 16 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.
- 1Oct
- 1Nov
- 3Dec
- 0Jan
- 3Feb
- 2Mar
- 0Apr
- 4May
- 3Jun
- 6Jul
- 1Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
16 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions11
- New houses3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 25 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 19
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 6
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
1 Brett Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
5 Sydney Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
8 Emu Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
12 Paul Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
60 Meluca Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Hornsby Heights, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
16 Cootamundra Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2 Sydney Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
5 Sydney Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
26 Montview Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2 Sydney Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
165 Galston Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4 Binya Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Brett Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
17 Binnari Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
30 Sydney Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
22 Ulolo Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
60 Meluca Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
12 Paul Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
17 Jenolan Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
54 Sydney Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 May 2026 · Modification
- Determined
5 Sydney Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
12 Heather Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
88 Somerville Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
5 Karoo Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
1 Mullion Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
76 Somerville Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
17 Jenolan Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
8 Emu Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 Karoo Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
54 Sydney Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8-10 Summerhaze Place
Demolition, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 Sept 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
12 Olsson Close
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
11 Bowral Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 59 Somerville Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Sydney Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by The Council of the Shire of Hornsby. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Hornsby Heights: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Hornsby Heights in the last 12 months?
25 development applications were lodged for properties in Hornsby Heights from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 9 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Hornsby Heights?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (11), new houses (3), dual occupancy & semi-detached (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Hornsby Heights?
Applications lodged in Hornsby Heights 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 Hornsby Heights have been decided?
Of the 25 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 19 have a decision (19 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 6 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Hornsby Heights?
Applications for Hornsby Heights are lodged with The Council of the Shire of Hornsby. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.