Development applications in Lakemba, NSW 2195
45 development applications were lodged for properties in Lakemba 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
45
incl. 9 modifications
Decided
33
8 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
18
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$9.1M
across 33 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
- 3Nov
- 4Dec
- 2Jan
- 6Feb
- 6Mar
- 5Apr
- 5May
- 1Jun
- 3Jul
- 3Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
36 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community17
- Granny flats7
- New houses6
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Other & change of use2
- Alterations & additions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 45 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 33
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- In progress
- 8
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
101 Yangoora Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
24 Willeroo Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
35 Dennis Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Myee Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Yerrick Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Lakemba, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
101 Yangoora Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
60 Haldon Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
9 Croydon Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 144 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- In progress
52 Moreton Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
41 Railway Parade
Restaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
35 Dennis Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
74 Moreton Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
42 Yerrick Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 31 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
113 Ernest Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
41 Railway Parade
Restaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
60 Haldon Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
35 Dennis Street
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
71 Taylor Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 22 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
57 Wangee Road
Temporary building, structure or use, Car park
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
101 Yangoora Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
67 Wangee Road
Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Other & change of use · Lodged 5 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
24 Willeroo Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Yerrick Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
60 Haldon Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
20 Dennis Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
57 Moreton Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
1 33-36 Railway Parade
Take away food and drink, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
104 Taylor Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 25 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
20 Dennis Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
74 Moreton Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
1 33-36 Railway Parade
Take away food and drink, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
Shop 1 188 Haldon Street
Restaurant or cafe, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
35 Dennis Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
194-198 Lakemba Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
492-494 Punchbowl Road
Commercial development, Warehouse or distribution centre, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Canterbury-Bankstown Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Lakemba: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Lakemba in the last 12 months?
45 development applications were lodged for properties in Lakemba from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 9 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Lakemba?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (17), granny flats (7), new houses (6).
How many new homes are proposed in Lakemba?
Applications lodged in Lakemba in the last 12 months propose 18 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 Lakemba have been decided?
Of the 45 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 33 have a decision (33 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 8 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Lakemba?
Applications for Lakemba are lodged with Canterbury-Bankstown Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.