Development applications in Merrylands, NSW 2160
133 development applications were lodged for properties in Merrylands 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
133
incl. 39 modifications
Decided
85
27 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
440
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$142.3M
across 69 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.
- 15Oct
- 9Nov
- 10Dec
- 9Jan
- 11Feb
- 15Mar
- 16Apr
- 12May
- 6Jun
- 7Jul
- 12Aug
- 11Sep
What is being proposed
94 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses27
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached14
- Alterations & additions12
- Granny flats10
- Subdivisions8
- Apartments & townhouses7
- Commercial, industrial & community5
- Demolition only5
- Other & change of use4
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
Where applications stand
Status of the 133 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 3
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 82
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 21
- In progress
- 27
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
2 2-6 Gladstone Street
Commercial development, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · 306 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
23 Neil Street
Erection of a new structure, Co-living, Non-standard Housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 43 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Approved
70 Burnett Street
Demolition, Boarding house, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · 20 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 Blackwood Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 7 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
29 Davies Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Merrylands, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
60 Holroyd Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
37 285 Merrylands Road
Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026
- In progress
59 Mary Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
58 Myall Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
63 Burnett Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
59 Mary Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 12 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
78 Clarence Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
27 Holroyd Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
44 St Ann Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Demolition only · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
3 Centenary Road
Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
31 Frances Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
U 4 53 Burnett Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
33 Excelsior Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 23 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
66 Excelsior Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
44 Coleman Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
93 Warwick Road
Home business, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Other & change of use · Lodged 19 Aug 2026
- In progress
11A Duke Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
16 Meakin Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
42 Murray Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026
- In progress
9 Lansdowne Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
148 Merrylands Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
10 Norma Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
34 Meakin Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
34 Blackwood Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
44 Murray Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
13 Soudan Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
75 Chetwynd Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 17 July 2026 · Modification
- Determined
72 Newman Street
Erection of a new structure, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 20 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
20 Murray Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
U 4 53 Burnett Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
Application details as published by Cumberland Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Merrylands market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Merrylands.
Sales
Recently sold in Merrylands
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Merrylands.
Development in Merrylands: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Merrylands in the last 12 months?
133 development applications were lodged for properties in Merrylands from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 39 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 16 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Merrylands?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (27), dual occupancy & semi-detached (14), alterations & additions (12).
How many new homes are proposed in Merrylands?
Applications lodged in Merrylands in the last 12 months propose 440 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 Merrylands have been decided?
Of the 133 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 85 have a decision (3 recorded as approved, 82 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 27 are still in progress and 21 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Merrylands?
Applications for Merrylands are lodged with Cumberland Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.