Development applications in Lilyfield, NSW 2040
61 development applications were lodged for properties in Lilyfield 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
61
incl. 24 modifications
Decided
42
12 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
33
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$50.7M
across 29 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.
- 6Oct
- 3Nov
- 8Dec
- 2Jan
- 6Feb
- 7Mar
- 2Apr
- 6May
- 7Jun
- 6Jul
- 6Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
37 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions17
- Commercial, industrial & community5
- Demolition only3
- New houses3
- Subdivisions3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 61 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 42
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 7
- In progress
- 12
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
36 Lonsdale Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Neighbourhood shop
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · 28 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
121 Charles Street
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
154 James Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
37A Moore Lane
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
80 Cecily Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Lilyfield, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
2-8 Perry Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M
- In progress
78 Piper Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Driveways and…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
Glover Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Public Reserve, Recreation area, Other Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
241 Lilyfield Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
43 Ilka Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
80 Lamb Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 16 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
124 Hubert Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
40 O'Neill Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
53 Justin Street
Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Modification
- In progress
22 Lamb Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
178 Lilyfield Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
74 O'Neill Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
7 Sunnyside Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
57 Ainsworth Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
20 Glover Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
132 Cecily Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 23 June 2026
- Determined
217 Balmain Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
27 Cecily Street
Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Other & change of use · Lodged 12 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
345 Balmain Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
31 Steward Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
413 Balmain Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
38 Lamb Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Residential…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
184 Lilyfield Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
19 Perry Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
80 Cecily Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
28 Alberto Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Trevor Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 1 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
37A Moore Lane
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
48 Lamb Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
285 Lilyfield Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · 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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Lilyfield market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Lilyfield.
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Lilyfield.
Development in Lilyfield: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Lilyfield in the last 12 months?
61 development applications were lodged for properties in Lilyfield from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 24 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 8 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Lilyfield?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (17), commercial, industrial & community (5), demolition only (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Lilyfield?
Applications lodged in Lilyfield in the last 12 months propose 33 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 Lilyfield have been decided?
Of the 61 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 42 have a decision (42 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 12 are still in progress and 7 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Lilyfield?
Applications for Lilyfield are lodged with Inner West Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.