Development applications in Kensington, NSW 2033
60 development applications were lodged for properties in Kensington 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
60
incl. 19 modifications
Decided
39
17 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
212
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$67.2M
across 37 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
- 8Nov
- 6Dec
- 4Jan
- 3Feb
- 6Mar
- 5Apr
- 3May
- 10Jun
- 4Jul
- 5Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
41 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions18
- Commercial, industrial & community5
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached5
- Subdivisions4
- New houses3
- Granny flats2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 60 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 3
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 36
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- 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
153-155 Anzac Parade
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Retail Premise, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · 200 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
8 Roma Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Approved
222 Doncaster Avenue
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
165 Doncaster Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
19 Eastern Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Fences…
Granny flats · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Kensington, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
42 Milroy Avenue
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
215B Anzac Parade
Erection of a new structure, Other Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Modification
- In progress
9 Balfour Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
356 Anzac Parade
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026
- In progress
9-15 Ascot Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
8 Roma Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
38-40 Anzac Parade
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 24 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
47 Milroy Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
44 Lenthall Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
2 Kensington Road
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
38-40 Anzac Parade
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 30 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
79 Mooramie Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Balfour Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
186 Anzac Parade
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 Lorne Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Virginia Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Roma Avenue
Demolition, Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
21 Balfour Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
165 Doncaster Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
165 Doncaster Avenue
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 Lenthall Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 Milroy Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
2-18 Tunstall Avenue
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise, Recreation facility…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Anzac Parade
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Co-living
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
19 Eastern Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Fences…
Granny flats · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
176 Anzac Parade
Boarding house, Advertising and signage
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · 208 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
5 Bowral Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
63 Mooramie Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Swimming…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
58 Doncaster Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
30 Mooramie Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
Application details as published by Randwick City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Kensington: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Kensington in the last 12 months?
60 development applications were lodged for properties in Kensington from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 19 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Kensington?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (18), commercial, industrial & community (5), dual occupancy & semi-detached (5).
How many new homes are proposed in Kensington?
Applications lodged in Kensington in the last 12 months propose 212 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 Kensington have been decided?
Of the 60 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 39 have a decision (3 recorded as approved, 36 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 17 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Kensington?
Applications for Kensington are lodged with Randwick City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.