Development applications in Middle Cove, NSW 2068
18 development applications were lodged for properties in Middle Cove 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
18
incl. 9 modifications
Decided
14
2 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$6.8M
across 8 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.
- 5Oct
- 4Nov
- 0Dec
- 0Jan
- 2Feb
- 2Mar
- 0Apr
- 0May
- 3Jun
- 1Jul
- 0Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
9 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions8
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 18 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 14
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 2
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
15 Heights Crescent
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
20 Heights Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
276 Eastern Valley Way
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
42 North Arm Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
275 Eastern Valley Way
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Middle Cove, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
42 North Arm Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
276 Eastern Valley Way
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
303 Eastern Valley Way
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
20 Greenfield Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
20 Heights Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
276 Eastern Valley Way
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
13 Covelee Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
54 Rembrandt Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
290B Eastern Valley Way
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
276 Eastern Valley Way
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
20 Heights Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
18 Greenfield Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Pathways and paving, Stairway
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Heights Crescent
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
12 Cawarrah Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
9 Covelee Circuit
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
19 Covelee Circuit
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
15 Glenroy Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · Modification
- Determined
275 Eastern Valley Way
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10 Rembrandt Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Cawarrah Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
20 Heights Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
13 Covelee Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
1 Chowne Place
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 21 May 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
8 Cawarrah Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 May 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
30 North Arm Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Mar 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
54 Rembrandt Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Mar 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 The Lee
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
28 Highland Ridge Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 25 Nov 2024 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 Chowne Place
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Highland Ridge Road
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Willoughby City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Middle Cove: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Middle Cove in the last 12 months?
18 development applications were lodged for properties in Middle Cove from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 9 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Middle Cove?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (8), new houses (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Middle Cove?
Applications lodged in Middle Cove in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 Middle Cove have been decided?
Of the 18 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 14 have a decision (14 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 2 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Middle Cove?
Applications for Middle Cove are lodged with Willoughby City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.