Development applications in Lewisham, NSW 2049
36 development applications were lodged for properties in Lewisham 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
36
incl. 16 modifications
Decided
20
8 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$5.7M
across 14 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.
- 0Oct
- 2Nov
- 1Dec
- 1Jan
- 7Feb
- 0Mar
- 9Apr
- 2May
- 3Jun
- 3Jul
- 3Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
20 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions9
- Demolition only4
- Commercial, industrial & community2
- New houses2
- Subdivisions2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 36 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 20
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 8
- 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.
- In progress
45 Old Canterbury Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
46 Hunter Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
6 Toothill Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
22 Morton Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
328A New Canterbury Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Lewisham, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
52 The Boulevarde
Demolition, Dwelling house, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
108 Old Canterbury Road
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
6 Toothill Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
2B West Street
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Residential care facility, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
776 Parramatta Road
Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Modification
- Withdrawn
108 Old Canterbury Road
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · Modification
- In progress
127 New Canterbury Road
Demolition, Residential flat building, Pub, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 54 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
45 Old Canterbury Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
34 Victoria Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
21 Mcgill Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 July 2026
- Determined
22 Morton Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
47 Morton Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Vernon Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
53 Railway Terrace
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
127 New Canterbury Road
Boarding house, Pub, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 May 2026 · 52 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
2 West Street
Boarding house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 May 2026 · Modification
- Withdrawn
2 West Street
Boarding house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Modification
- Determined
6 Toothill Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
2 West Street
Boarding house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · Modification
- Determined
6 Toothill Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
10 Victoria Street
Business premises, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Apr 2026
- Determined
127 New Canterbury Road
Demolition, Residential flat building, Pub, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · 54 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
13 Jubilee Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
95 Denison Road
Erection of a new structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
752 Parramatta Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Jubilee Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
328A New Canterbury Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
64 Victoria Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 18 Feb 2026
- Determined
90 Old Canterbury Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Feb 2026
- Withdrawn
27 Morton Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · 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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Development in Lewisham: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Lewisham in the last 12 months?
36 development applications were lodged for properties in Lewisham from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 16 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 9 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Lewisham?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (9), demolition only (4), commercial, industrial & community (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Lewisham?
Applications lodged in Lewisham in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 Lewisham have been decided?
Of the 36 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 20 have a decision (20 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 8 are still in progress and 8 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Lewisham?
Applications for Lewisham are lodged with Inner West Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.