Development applications in Neutral Bay, NSW 2089
45 development applications were lodged for properties in Neutral Bay 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
45
incl. 18 modifications
Decided
29
11 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
89
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$142.4M
across 22 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
- 7Nov
- 4Dec
- 2Jan
- 3Feb
- 4Mar
- 2Apr
- 5May
- 2Jun
- 7Jul
- 6Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
27 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions15
- Apartments & townhouses5
- Subdivisions3
- Commercial, industrial & community2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 45 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 2
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 27
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 5
- In progress
- 11
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
1 17 Lindsay Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 37 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
19 Barry Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · 20 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
16 Watson Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · 14 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
25 Thrupp Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 May 2026 · 10 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
1 1 Spruson Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · 7 dwellings · $5M–$20M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Neutral Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
1A Thrupp Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
89 Wycombe Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
70 Ben Boyd Road
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2 Bent Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
6 Lower Wycombe Road
Boarding house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
6 Lower Wycombe Road
Boarding house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
1 1 Spruson Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 7 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
76 Ben Boyd Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Modification
- Determined
94 Kurraba Road
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Residential…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 1 Spruson Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 7 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
2 72 Wycombe Road
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
94 Kurraba Road
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Residential…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Montpelier Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
6 Rose Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
1 17 Lindsay Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 37 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
72 Shellcove Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
25 Thrupp Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 May 2026 · 10 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Approved
72 Kurraba Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
8 Undercliff Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
155-159 Military Road
Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 May 2026 · Modification
- Determined
78 Wycombe Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Eaton Street
Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
341 Ernest Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
76 Ben Boyd Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Modification
- Determined
3 Westleigh Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
19 Barry Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · 20 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
1 14 Hayes Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 Feb 2026
- Withdrawn
8 Eaton Street
Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · 6 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
32 Holdsworth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
96 Ben Boyd Road
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · 20 dwellings · Modification
Application details as published by North Sydney Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Neutral Bay: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Neutral Bay in the last 12 months?
45 development applications were lodged for properties in Neutral Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 18 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Neutral Bay?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (15), apartments & townhouses (5), subdivisions (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Neutral Bay?
Applications lodged in Neutral Bay in the last 12 months propose 89 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 Neutral Bay have been decided?
Of the 45 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 29 have a decision (2 recorded as approved, 27 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 11 are still in progress and 5 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Neutral Bay?
Applications for Neutral Bay are lodged with North Sydney Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.