Development applications in Lindfield, NSW 2070
43 development applications were lodged for properties in Lindfield 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
43
incl. 13 modifications
Decided
29
12 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
110
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$97.1M
across 28 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
- 4Nov
- 6Dec
- 4Jan
- 2Feb
- 1Mar
- 2Apr
- 3May
- 4Jun
- 8Jul
- 2Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
30 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions17
- New houses4
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Other & change of use3
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 43 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 28
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- 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.
- In progress
28 Wolseley Road
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 42 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
22 Wolseley Road
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 40 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
40 Wolseley Road
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 24 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
96 Provincial Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or carparking space…
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
83 Grosvenor Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Lindfield, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
40 Wolseley Road
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 24 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
83 Grosvenor Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 Balfour Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
19 Strickland Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
32 Northcote Road
Erection of a new structure, Tennis courts, Supporting Development
Other & change of use · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
17 Lyle Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
10 Wallace Parade
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, School-based child care, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
31 Ivey Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 July 2026 · Modification
- In progress
22 Wolseley Road
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 40 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
72 Highfield Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
50 Nelson Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
4 Lyle Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
28 Wolseley Road
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 42 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
4 Beaconsfield Parade
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Modification
- In progress
29 Treatts Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
96 Provincial Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or carparking space…
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
32 Cocupara Avenue
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
22 Highfield Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Group home (permanent)
Other & change of use · Lodged 3 June 2026
- Determined
1 Balfour Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 Smith Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
132 Bradfield Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 Chelmsford Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
50 Treatts Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Fences, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
29 Polding Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
20 Carramar Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
15A Beaconsfield Parade
Temporary building, structure or use, Exhibition home, Hours of operation and trading
Other & change of use · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
141 Bradfield Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7 Ortona Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
14 Dangar Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Approved
42 Chelmsford Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Earthworks…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
Application details as published by Ku-ring-gai Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Lindfield market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Lindfield.
Sales
Recently sold in Lindfield
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Lindfield.
Development in Lindfield: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Lindfield in the last 12 months?
43 development applications were lodged for properties in Lindfield from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 13 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 8 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Lindfield?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (17), new houses (4), apartments & townhouses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Lindfield?
Applications lodged in Lindfield in the last 12 months propose 110 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 Lindfield have been decided?
Of the 43 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 29 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 28 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 12 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Lindfield?
Applications for Lindfield are lodged with Ku-ring-gai Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.