Development applications in Leichhardt, NSW 2040

118 development applications were lodged for properties in Leichhardt from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 16 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

118

incl. 31 modifications

Decided

31 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

306

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$126.9M

across 76 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.

12
Oct
8
Nov
7
Dec
11
Jan
3
Feb
12
Mar
14
Apr
6
May
17
Jun
7
Jul
10
Aug
11
Sep

What is being proposed

87 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Alterations & additions51
Commercial, industrial & community11
Dual occupancy & semi-detached6
Demolition only4
New houses4
Subdivisions4
Apartments & townhouses3
Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
Other & change of use1

Where applications stand

Status of the 118 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 73
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 14
In progress: 31

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.

7A Norton Street
Office Premise, Erection of a new structure, Food and drink premise, Co-living
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · 213 dwellings · $20M–$100M
3 Renwick Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Food and drink premise, Co-living
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · 82 dwellings · $20M–$100M
14 Davies Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
74 Catherine Street
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Carport, Swimming pool
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
17 Allen Street
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Leichhardt, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

9 Arthur Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
8 Henry Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
33 Macauley Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
83 Francis Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
44 Balmain Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
36 Emma Street
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
25 Excelsior Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
18 Allen Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
18 Allen Street
Demolition, Dwelling house
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
2 Stanley Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
2 South Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
3 Foster Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
44 Flood Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
5 Foster Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
173 Flood Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
20 Hubert Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
173 Flood Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
20 Hubert Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
115 Renwick Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Aug 2026
17 Allen Street
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
28 Lyall Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
24 Mackenzie Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
73 Catherine Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
20 James Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
55 Norton Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation facility (indoor)
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
4 James Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
63-65 Norton Street
Advertising and signage, Recreation facility (indoor)
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 July 2026 · Under $100K
18 Fowler Street
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
24 Carlisle Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
64 Hill Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification

Application details as published by Inner West Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Leichhardt market data

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Recently sold in Leichhardt

What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Leichhardt.

Development in Leichhardt: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Leichhardt in the last 12 months?

118 development applications were lodged for properties in Leichhardt from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 31 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 17 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Leichhardt?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (51), commercial, industrial & community (11), dual occupancy & semi-detached (6).

How many new homes are proposed in Leichhardt?

Applications lodged in Leichhardt in the last 12 months propose 306 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 Leichhardt have been decided?

Of the 118 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 73 have a decision (73 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 31 are still in progress and 14 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Leichhardt?

Applications for Leichhardt are lodged with Inner West Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.