Development applications in Merrylands West, NSW 2160
27 development applications were lodged for properties in Merrylands West 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
27
incl. 10 modifications
Decided
17
7 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
133
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$20.8M
across 16 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.
- 1Oct
- 3Nov
- 5Dec
- 2Jan
- 0Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 2May
- 2Jun
- 6Jul
- 0Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
17 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached5
- New houses5
- Demolition only2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Granny flats1
- Other & change of use1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 27 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 2
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 15
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 7
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
9 Sherwood Road
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · 117 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
64 Paton Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Approved
16 Lucy Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
55 Brian Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Approved
48 Brian Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Merrylands West, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
22 Bowden Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
16 Ruth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
43 Rubina Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 31 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
33-37 Sherwood Road
Commercial development, Recreation/Tourist Premise, Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
55 Brian Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
13 Fowler Road
Attached dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
28 Serpentine Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
79 Eddy Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
64 Paton Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
408 Merrylands Road
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
42 Arcadia Street
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 May 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
15 Torrens Street
Boarding house, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
36 Rupert Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
16 Lucy Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
55 Brian Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
16 Lucy Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
38 Eddy Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Jan 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
6 Otto Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
33 Warialda Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Murphy Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Otto Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Demolition only · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
10 Otto Street
Demolition, Residential Accommodation
Demolition only · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Approved
16 Lucy Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
36 Rupert Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
51 Paton Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Approved
48 Brian Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
9 Sherwood Road
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · 117 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Approved
42 Arcadia Street
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 30 Sept 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
2 Cameron Court
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
3 Arcadia Street
Residential flat building, Centre-based child care
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Aug 2025 · 72 dwellings · $20M–$100M
Application details as published by Cumberland Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
Suburb profile
Merrylands West market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Merrylands West.
Sales
Recently sold in Merrylands West
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Merrylands West.
Development in Merrylands West: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Merrylands West in the last 12 months?
27 development applications were lodged for properties in Merrylands West from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 10 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Merrylands West?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were dual occupancy & semi-detached (5), new houses (5), demolition only (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Merrylands West?
Applications lodged in Merrylands West in the last 12 months propose 133 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 West have been decided?
Of the 27 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 17 have a decision (2 recorded as approved, 15 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Merrylands West?
Applications for Merrylands West are lodged with Cumberland Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.