Development applications in Marrickville, NSW 2204

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

Latest council activity: 18 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

168

incl. 52 modifications

Decided

110

44 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

137

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$201.9M

across 105 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.

20
Oct
17
Nov
16
Dec
12
Jan
9
Feb
17
Mar
14
Apr
10
May
15
Jun
14
Jul
12
Aug
12
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Alterations & additions45
Commercial, industrial & community28
Dual occupancy & semi-detached13
Pools, sheds, garages & decks8
Apartments & townhouses6
Subdivisions6
New houses5
Granny flats3
Demolition only2

Where applications stand

Status of the 168 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 1
Determined (outcome not stated): 109
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 14
In progress: 44

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.

45 Arthur Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living, Non-standard Housing
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · 43 dwellings · $5M–$20M
280 Illawarra Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · 34 dwellings · $5M–$20M
107 Silver Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 24 dwellings · $5M–$20M
77 Despointes Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · 4 dwellings · $5M–$20M
18 Garners Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 Oct 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

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

3 Barclay Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, General industry
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
53 Victoria Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
3 Barclay Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
20 Chapel Street
Restaurant or cafe, Footpaths - outdoor dining, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · Modification
14 Calvert Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
9 Charles Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
11 Edinburgh Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Storage premises, Self storage units
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $20M–$100M
25 Malakoff Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
9 Charles Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Withdrawn
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
21 Fletcher Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
329 Illawarra Road
Small bar, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Other & change of use · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Modification
93-99 Addison Road
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Service station
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
68 Pile Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
107 Silver Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 24 dwellings · $5M–$20M
58 Ewart Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
68 Pile Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
77 Despointes Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · 4 dwellings · $5M–$20M
391-393 Enmore Road
Artisan food and drink industry, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
86 Newington Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
20 Smidmore Street
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation facility (indoor)
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
24 David Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
20 Chapel Street
Restaurant or cafe, Footpaths - outdoor dining, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Aug 2026 · Modification
25-35 Fitzroy Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Vehicle body repair workshop
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
32 Fletcher Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
19 Malakoff Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
20 Smidmore Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Modification
38-46 Addison Road
Warehouse or distribution centre, Local distribution premise, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Modification
112 Newington Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
382 Victoria Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
19 Central Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 July 2026 · Under $100K

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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Recently sold in Marrickville

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

Development in Marrickville: frequently asked questions

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

168 development applications were lodged for properties in Marrickville from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 52 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 20 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Marrickville?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (45), commercial, industrial & community (28), dual occupancy & semi-detached (13).

How many new homes are proposed in Marrickville?

Applications lodged in Marrickville in the last 12 months propose 137 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 Marrickville have been decided?

Of the 168 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 110 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 109 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 44 are still in progress and 14 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Marrickville?

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