Development applications in Penshurst, NSW 2222
22 development applications were lodged for properties in Penshurst 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
22
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
16
5 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
4
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$11.7M
across 12 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.
- 5Oct
- 0Nov
- 0Dec
- 0Jan
- 1Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 0May
- 5Jun
- 2Jul
- 3Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
14 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions7
- Commercial, industrial & community3
- New houses2
- Granny flats1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 16
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 5
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.
- Determined
22 Claremont Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
45 Penshurst Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
97 Penshurst Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
641 King Georges Road
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Service station, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
5-7 The Strand
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Penshurst, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
42 Laycock Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
5-7 The Strand
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
42 Laycock Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
641 King Georges Road
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Service station, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
97 Penshurst Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
29 Penshurst Street
Pub, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Modification
- Determined
16 Daisy Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
65 Laycock Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 June 2026
- In progress
29 Penshurst Street
Pub, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Modification
- Determined
42 Laycock Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
45 Penshurst Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7 Denison Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
18 Kuroki Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Carrington Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Modification
- Determined
641 King Georges Road
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Service station, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
12 Lansdowne Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
520 Forest Road
Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
22 Claremont Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
10 Apsley Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
111 Lansdowne Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 15 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
10 Leeder Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
520 Forest Road
Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
15 Carruthers Street
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 Sept 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
565 King Georges Road
Demolition, Boarding house, Erection of a new structure, Non-standard Housing, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 Sept 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
111 Lansdowne Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 26 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
643 King Georges Road
Erection of a new structure, Recreation area
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
46 Kuroki Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
29 Laycock Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 July 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
23 Kuroki Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 July 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
23 Kuroki Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 15 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
Application details as published by Georges River Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Penshurst: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Penshurst in the last 12 months?
22 development applications were lodged for properties in Penshurst from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Penshurst?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (7), commercial, industrial & community (3), new houses (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Penshurst?
Applications lodged in Penshurst in the last 12 months propose 4 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 Penshurst have been decided?
Of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 16 have a decision (16 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Penshurst?
Applications for Penshurst are lodged with Georges River Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.