Development applications in Paddington, NSW 2021
248 development applications were lodged for properties in Paddington 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
248
incl. 98 modifications
Decided
159
46 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
10
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$77.5M
across 122 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.
- 26Oct
- 22Nov
- 17Dec
- 17Jan
- 18Feb
- 25Mar
- 22Apr
- 22May
- 16Jun
- 24Jul
- 24Aug
- 15Sep
What is being proposed
150 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions107
- Commercial, industrial & community25
- New houses8
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Other & change of use2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 248 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 159
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 43
- In progress
- 46
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
71A Stewart Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
35-37 Harris Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
38 Gordon Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
58 Underwood Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 Vialoux Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Paddington, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
3 Albert Square
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
12 Hoddle Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
57 Cascade Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
178 Oxford Street
Restaurant or cafe, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Sept 2026
- In progress
91 Paddington Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
134 Flinders Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
60 Underwood Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
32 Little Dowling Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
61 Windsor Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
106 Oxford Street
Pub, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Withdrawn
57 Cascade Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
36 Glenview Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
76A Paddington Street
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 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling
- In progress
183 Glenmore Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
32 Little Dowling Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
6A Liverpool Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
3A Victoria Street
Restaurant or cafe, Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2 2-16 Glenmore Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
4 Little Comber Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
45 Oatley Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
18 Church Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
71A Stewart Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
12 Albert Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
38 Napier Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
31 Norfolk Street
Retail Premise, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Aug 2026
- Determined
9 Cecil Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · Modification
- In progress
4 Alexander Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Determined
1 234 Jersey Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
30 Hargrave Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
135 Sutherland Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Woollahra Municipal 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 Paddington: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Paddington in the last 12 months?
248 development applications were lodged for properties in Paddington from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 98 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 26 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Paddington?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (107), commercial, industrial & community (25), new houses (8).
How many new homes are proposed in Paddington?
Applications lodged in Paddington in the last 12 months propose 10 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 Paddington have been decided?
Of the 248 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 159 have a decision (159 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 46 are still in progress and 43 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Paddington?
Applications for Paddington are lodged with Woollahra Municipal Council and Council of the City of Sydney. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.