Development applications in Killara, NSW 2071
52 development applications were lodged for properties in Killara 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
52
incl. 13 modifications
Decided
33
17 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
24
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$91.4M
across 36 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
- 4Nov
- 4Dec
- 5Jan
- 3Feb
- 5Mar
- 2Apr
- 3May
- 6Jun
- 3Jul
- 5Aug
- 7Sep
What is being proposed
39 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions22
- New houses6
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Granny flats2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Where applications stand
Status of the 52 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 2
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 31
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- 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.
- Determined
2 Killara Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · 8 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
2 Forsyth Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · 7 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
16 Spencer Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
45 Cook Road
Secondary dwelling, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Granny flats · Lodged 5 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Nyora Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Killara, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
23A Werona Avenue
Advertising and signage, Office Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
17 Arnold Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
19 Stanhope Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026
- In progress
1 De Burgh Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Northcote Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
29 42-48 Culworth Avenue
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
56 Stanhope Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
30 Albert Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
8 Arnold Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
75 Arnold Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
16 Spencer Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
26 Bowes Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
14 Clarke Place
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
59 Stanhope Road
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Stairway
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
20 Terrace Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
10-10A Locksley Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
556 Pacific Highway
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $20M–$100M
- Determined
6 Maytone Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Modification
- Determined
2 Marian Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 11 June 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
53A Stanhope Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
32 Powell Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
106 Spencer Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
34 Charles Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
54 Lady Game Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Nyora Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
2 Banyula Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 Maitland Street
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Manning Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Approved
3 Norfolk Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
12 Kardella Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Ku-ring-gai Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Killara: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Killara in the last 12 months?
52 development applications were lodged for properties in Killara from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 13 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Sep 2026, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Killara?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (22), new houses (6), commercial, industrial & community (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Killara?
Applications lodged in Killara in the last 12 months propose 24 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 Killara have been decided?
Of the 52 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 33 have a decision (2 recorded as approved, 31 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 17 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Killara?
Applications for Killara are lodged with Ku-ring-gai Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.