Development applications in Lane Cove, NSW 2066
59 development applications were lodged for properties in Lane Cove 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
59
incl. 17 modifications
Decided
33
17 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
98
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$71.9M
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.
- 8Oct
- 3Nov
- 7Dec
- 1Jan
- 5Feb
- 5Mar
- 5Apr
- 3May
- 4Jun
- 4Jul
- 4Aug
- 10Sep
What is being proposed
42 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions19
- Commercial, industrial & community8
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached6
- Apartments & townhouses4
- New houses2
- Subdivisions2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 59 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 2
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 31
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 9
- 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
21 Austin Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · 82 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
40 Austin Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
2 Sutherland Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
221 Longueville Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
36 Bridge Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Lane Cove, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
18 Delta Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Barbecues and…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
11 Garthowen Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
78 Burns Bay Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached), Garage, carport or carparking space, Hot water systems, Rainwater…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
205 Longueville Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8 Gatacre Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
382 Pacific Highway
Demolition, Boarding house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 55 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
13 Angus Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
6 Mafeking Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
254 Burns Bay Road
Demolition, Service station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
47 Burns Bay Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
30 Seville Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
221 Longueville Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
274A Longueville Road
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2 Sutherland Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
31 Finlayson Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Granny flats · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
5A Seville Street
Residential flat building, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 July 2026
- Withdrawn
221 Longueville Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
1 266 Burns Bay Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
139A Longueville Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
19-23 Birdwood Avenue
Residential flat building, Subdivision
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2-8 Finlayson Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Place of public worship, Erection of a new structure, Community facility
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 47 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Approved
32 Matthews Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
32 Matthews Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Gatacre Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
11 Garthowen Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
17 Fourth Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 Finlayson Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Approved
58 Austin Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
10 Morrice Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Gatacre Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
Application details as published by Lane Cove Municipal Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Lane Cove: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Lane Cove in the last 12 months?
59 development applications were lodged for properties in Lane Cove from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 17 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Sep 2026, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Lane Cove?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (19), commercial, industrial & community (8), dual occupancy & semi-detached (6).
How many new homes are proposed in Lane Cove?
Applications lodged in Lane Cove in the last 12 months propose 98 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 Lane Cove have been decided?
Of the 59 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 9 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Lane Cove?
Applications for Lane Cove are lodged with Lane Cove Municipal Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.