Development applications in North Sydney, NSW 2060
60 development applications were lodged for properties in North Sydney 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
60
incl. 23 modifications
Decided
40
9 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
630
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$208.3M
across 26 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.
- 11Oct
- 4Nov
- 4Dec
- 5Jan
- 1Feb
- 5Mar
- 7Apr
- 3May
- 8Jun
- 6Jul
- 3Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
37 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community16
- Alterations & additions11
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Other & change of use2
- New houses1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 60 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 40
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 11
- In progress
- 9
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
52 Mclaren Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care, Retail Premise, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 613 dwellings · $100M+
- Determined
171-173 High Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · 10 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
24 Mchatton Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
298 Miller Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
20 Mchatton Street
Dual occupancy, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in North Sydney, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
54 Bank Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
52 Mclaren Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care, Retail Premise, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 613 dwellings · $100M+
- In progress
128 Miller Street
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 10 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
68 Bank Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Air-conditioning units, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
23 Edward Street
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
161 Miller Street
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
16 Eden Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Pacific Highway
Signage, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
22 Edward Street
Educational establishment , Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
298 Miller Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
401 59-61 Ridge Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
100 Mount Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Stairway
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
401 59-61 Ridge Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
24 Myrtle Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
298 Miller Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · Modification
- In progress
107 High Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 June 2026 · 9 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
1 West Street
Advertising and signage, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
1 West Street
Advertising and signage, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
24 Mchatton Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
141 Walker Street
Demolition, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 June 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
9 Little Alfred Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
2 East Lane
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Adderstone Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
168 Pacific Highway
Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
68 Bank Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Air-conditioning units, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
229 Miller Street
Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Apr 2026
- Determined
80 Arthur Street
Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
177 Pacific Highway
Signage, Advertising and signage, Building identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Elizabeth Plaza
Advertising and signage, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 West Street
Advertising and signage, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
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 North Sydney: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in North Sydney in the last 12 months?
60 development applications were lodged for properties in North Sydney from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 23 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 11 applications.
What kind of development is happening in North Sydney?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (16), alterations & additions (11), apartments & townhouses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in North Sydney?
Applications lodged in North Sydney in the last 12 months propose 630 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 North Sydney have been decided?
Of the 60 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 40 have a decision (40 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 9 are still in progress and 11 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in North Sydney?
Applications for North Sydney are lodged with North Sydney Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.