Development applications in Palm Beach, NSW 2108

71 development applications were lodged for properties in Palm Beach from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 17 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 31 modifications

Decided

23 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$59.8M

across 38 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.

8
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
5
Jan
2
Feb
6
Mar
6
Apr
7
May
4
Jun
8
Jul
13
Aug
4
Sep

What is being proposed

40 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Alterations & additions22
New houses9
Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
Commercial, industrial & community2
Subdivisions2
Demolition only1
Granny flats1

Where applications stand

Status of the 71 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 44
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 4
In progress: 23

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.

2A Surf Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
7 Ocean Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $5M–$20M
75 Pacific Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 26 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $5M–$20M
3 Pacific Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
14 Waratah Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
New houses · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Palm Beach, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

52 Iluka Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
1043 Barrenjoey Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
887 Barrenjoey Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Water recreation structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
766 Barrenjoey Road
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls…
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
2A Surf Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
11 Northview Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
52 Iluka Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
4 Waratah Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
18 Palm Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
1180 Barrenjoey Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Aug 2026
39A Sunrise Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
862 Barrenjoey Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 15 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
6 Waratah Road Palm Beach. 3/DP7656 4/DP958063
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
28 Iluka Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
5 Iluka Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
7 Ocean Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $5M–$20M · Modification
29-30 Ocean Road
Demolition, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
6 Norma Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
5 Iluka Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K
7 Ocean Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $5M–$20M · Modification
3 Pacific Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
3 Waratah Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
889 Barrenjoey Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
26 Ralston Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
61 Bynya Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
16 Waratah Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 June 2026 · $5M–$20M
10A Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
1005 Barrenjoey Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $5M–$20M · Modification
411 Whale Beach Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
24 Palm Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 May 2026 · $1M–$5M

Application details as published by Northern Beaches Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Palm Beach market data

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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Palm Beach.

Development in Palm Beach: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Palm Beach in the last 12 months?

71 development applications were lodged for properties in Palm Beach from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 31 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 13 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Palm Beach?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (22), new houses (9), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3).

How many new homes are proposed in Palm Beach?

Applications lodged in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach have been decided?

Of the 71 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 44 have a decision (44 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 23 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Palm Beach?

Applications for Palm Beach are lodged with Northern Beaches Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.