Development applications in Petersham, NSW 2049
76 development applications were lodged for properties in Petersham 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
76
incl. 20 modifications
Decided
54
15 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
81
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$50.5M
across 49 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.
- 9Oct
- 9Nov
- 2Dec
- 5Jan
- 8Feb
- 8Mar
- 7Apr
- 4May
- 3Jun
- 10Jul
- 7Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
56 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions29
- Demolition only10
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks5
- Apartments & townhouses4
- Commercial, industrial & community3
- New houses3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
Where applications stand
Status of the 76 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 54
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 7
- In progress
- 15
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
29 Gordon Street
Shop top housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 30 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
331 Trafalgar Street
Demolition, Boarding house, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 19 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
L1 82-86 New Canterbury Road
Demolition, Shop top housing, Office Premise, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · 18 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
50 Livingstone Road
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · 11 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
9 Hopetoun Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Petersham, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
36 Albert Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 19 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
6 Livingstone Road
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
18 Crystal Street
Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Automotive/truck premises, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
319 Trafalgar Street
Boarding house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
22 Croydon Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 30 Aug 2026
- Determined
49 Audley Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
62 John Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
228 Albany Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
80 Brighton Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Determined
57 Railway Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
47 Station Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
28 Andreas Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
261 Corunna Road
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
576 Parramatta Road
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 28 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Middleton Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
15 Croydon Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
331 Trafalgar Street
Demolition, Boarding house, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 19 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
43 Albert Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
44 Audley Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 Audley Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
6 The Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Fences, Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Albert Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
6 The Avenue
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
19 40 Maria Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
29 Gordon Street
Shop top housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 30 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Withdrawn
606-610 Parramatta Road
Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 May 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
49 Searl Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 May 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
20 Fort Street
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
5 Shaw Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
80 Brighton Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
Application details as published by Inner West Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Petersham market data
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Sales
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Petersham.
Development in Petersham: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Petersham in the last 12 months?
76 development applications were lodged for properties in Petersham from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 20 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Petersham?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (29), demolition only (10), pools, sheds, garages & decks (5).
How many new homes are proposed in Petersham?
Applications lodged in Petersham in the last 12 months propose 81 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 Petersham have been decided?
Of the 76 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 54 have a decision (54 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 15 are still in progress and 7 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Petersham?
Applications for Petersham are lodged with Inner West Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.