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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.

  1. 11
    Oct
  2. 4
    Nov
  3. 4
    Dec
  4. 5
    Jan
  5. 1
    Feb
  6. 5
    Mar
  7. 7
    Apr
  8. 3
    May
  9. 8
    Jun
  10. 6
    Jul
  11. 3
    Aug
  12. 3
    Sep

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Withdrawn or not accepted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.

  • 52 Mclaren Street

    Hotel or motel accommodation, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care, Retail Premise, Co-living

    In progress

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 613 dwellings · $100M+

  • 171-173 High Street

    Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · 10 dwellings · $20M–$100M

  • 24 Mchatton Street

    Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)

    Determined

    Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M

  • 298 Miller Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K

  • 20 Mchatton Street

    Dual occupancy, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    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.

  • 54 Bank Street

    Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification

  • 52 Mclaren Street

    Hotel or motel accommodation, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care, Retail Premise, Co-living

    In progress

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 613 dwellings · $100M+

  • 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…

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M

  • 68 Bank Street

    Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Air-conditioning units, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony…

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification

  • 23 Edward Street

    Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M

  • 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…

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification

  • 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

    Withdrawn

    Other & change of use · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 1 Pacific Highway

    Signage, Advertising and signage

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification

  • 22 Edward Street

    Educational establishment , Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, School

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $5M–$20M

  • 298 Miller Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · Modification

  • 401 59-61 Ridge Street

    Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification

  • 100 Mount Street

    Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Stairway

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $1M–$5M

  • 401 59-61 Ridge Street

    Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification

  • 24 Myrtle Street

    Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support

    Withdrawn

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 298 Miller Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation

    In progress

    Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · Modification

  • 107 High Street

    Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 June 2026 · 9 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification

  • 1 West Street

    Advertising and signage, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification

  • 1 West Street

    Advertising and signage, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Withdrawn

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification

  • 24 Mchatton Street

    Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)

    Determined

    Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification

  • 141 Walker Street

    Demolition, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 June 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification

  • 9 Little Alfred Street

    Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 21 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M

  • 2 East Lane

    Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Withdrawn

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 May 2026 · $500K–$1M

  • 5 Adderstone Avenue

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification

  • 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

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under $100K

  • 68 Bank Street

    Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Air-conditioning units, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony…

    Withdrawn

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification

  • 229 Miller Street

    Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading

    Withdrawn

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Apr 2026

  • 80 Arthur Street

    Advertising and signage, Business identification sign

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 177 Pacific Highway

    Signage, Advertising and signage, Building identification sign

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 2 Elizabeth Plaza

    Advertising and signage, Food and drink premise

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · Under $100K

  • 1 West Street

    Advertising and signage, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    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.