Development applications in Menai, NSW 2234
24 development applications were lodged for properties in Menai 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
24
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
10
9 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$20.5M
across 12 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
- 3Nov
- 0Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 1Mar
- 2Apr
- 0May
- 3Jun
- 3Jul
- 3Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
16 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions6
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
- Commercial, industrial & community3
- Granny flats1
- New houses1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 10
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 5
- In progress
- 9
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
6 Butler Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
32 Rosewall Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- In progress
555-561 Old Illawarra Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Transport depot
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $5M–$20M
- In progress
1D Anzac Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 June 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
152-194 Allison Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Menai, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Withdrawn
41 Elliott Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
17 Miller Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Withdrawn
42 Elliott Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
33 Anderson Place
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
5-21 Carter Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Car park
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Withdrawn
5-21 Carter Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Car park
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Modification
- In progress
66 Hall Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
10 Davidson Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
555-561 Old Illawarra Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Transport depot
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $5M–$20M
- In progress
6 Butler Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
10 Beaumaris Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1D Anzac Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 June 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
22 Ferrier Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
9 Carmarthen Street
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
70 The Woods Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
111 Monash Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
10 Beaumaris Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
32 Rosewall Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Meckiff Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
152-194 Allison Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
18 Windle Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
56 Carter Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Group home, Group home…
Other & change of use · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
12-16 Macmahon Place
Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
17 Barnes Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
2 Long Close
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Llanberis Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Windle Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
5 O'Neill Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Landy Close
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
593 Old Illawarra Road
Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 July 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
Application details as published by Sutherland Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Menai: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Menai in the last 12 months?
24 development applications were lodged for properties in Menai from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Menai?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (6), pools, sheds, garages & decks (4), commercial, industrial & community (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Menai?
Applications lodged in Menai in the last 12 months propose 2 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 Menai have been decided?
Of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 10 have a decision (10 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 9 are still in progress and 5 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Menai?
Applications for Menai are lodged with Sutherland Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.