Development applications in Newtown, NSW 2042
154 development applications were lodged for properties in Newtown 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
154
incl. 55 modifications
Decided
103
34 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
6
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$39.2M
across 81 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.
- 18Oct
- 16Nov
- 10Dec
- 8Jan
- 7Feb
- 18Mar
- 10Apr
- 12May
- 19Jun
- 17Jul
- 12Aug
- 7Sep
What is being proposed
99 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions58
- Commercial, industrial & community22
- Demolition only7
- Subdivisions4
- New houses3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Other & change of use2
- Apartments & townhouses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 154 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 102
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 17
- In progress
- 34
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
35 Munni Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
24 Bucknell Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Air-conditioning units, Awnings, blinds…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
138 Carillon Avenue
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 4 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Approved
5 Eliza Street
Entertainment facility, Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
16 Linthorpe Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Barbecues and…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Newtown, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
2 112-116 Enmore Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
269 Australia Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
3 Raper Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
168 King Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Small bar, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
2 Gladstone Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
67 St Marys Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
1 Raper Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
35 Munni Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
23 Gowrie Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
151 Wilson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1-15 Wilson Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Air-conditioning units
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
262 King Street
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise, Take away…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
52 Lennox Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
89-91 King Street
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
1 Bedford Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Market
Other & change of use · Lodged 13 Aug 2026
- In progress
94 Kingston Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
164 Australia Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Subdivisions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
6 Laura Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 11 Aug 2026
- Determined
183 Denison Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
6 Holt Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
66 Camden Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
146 Probert Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
135 King Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
32 Pearl Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
46 Lennox Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
91 Wells Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
152-154 King Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 July 2026
- Determined
29 Commodore Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
223 Australia Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 Bedford Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Market
Other & change of use · Lodged 9 July 2026
Application details as published by Inner West Council, Council of the City of Sydney. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Newtown: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Newtown in the last 12 months?
154 development applications were lodged for properties in Newtown from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 55 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 19 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Newtown?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (58), commercial, industrial & community (22), demolition only (7).
How many new homes are proposed in Newtown?
Applications lodged in Newtown in the last 12 months propose 6 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 Newtown have been decided?
Of the 154 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 103 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 102 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 34 are still in progress and 17 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Newtown?
Applications for Newtown are lodged with Inner West Council and Council of the City of Sydney. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.