Development applications in Punchbowl, NSW 2196
33 development applications were lodged for properties in Punchbowl 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
33
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
18
10 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
15
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$10.7M
across 23 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.
- 2Oct
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
- 1Jan
- 4Feb
- 5Mar
- 2Apr
- 2May
- 4Jun
- 5Jul
- 2Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
28 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community8
- Granny flats8
- Alterations & additions4
- Other & change of use4
- Apartments & townhouses2
- New houses1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 33 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 18
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 5
- In progress
- 10
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
1 Mcpherson Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 May 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
39 Scott Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
47 Scott Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
51 Rosemont Street South
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Mawson Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Punchbowl, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
51 Rosemont Street South
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
69-71 Belmore Road North
Business premises, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Neighbourhood shop, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
14 Charlescotte Avenue
Demolition, Industrial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
47 Scott Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
6 Linden Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
46 Telopea Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
2 Joyce Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 30 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
39 Scott Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
69-71 Belmore Road North
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise, Neighbourhood shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
69-71 Belmore Road North
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise, Neighbourhood shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
2 Joyce Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
3 Nockolds Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
585 Punchbowl Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
21 Craig Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Rose Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
1445 Canterbury Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
1 Mcpherson Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 May 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
585 Punchbowl Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
20 Warwick Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
17 Mawson Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
11 Henry Street
Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
19 Sunny Crescent
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7 Warwick Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
246 The Boulevarde
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 Canterbury Road
Mobile food and drink outlet, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
246 The Boulevarde
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
157 Highclere Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
1356 Canterbury Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Respite day care centre
Other & change of use · Lodged 2 Feb 2026
- Determined
84 Lancaster Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1570-1580 Canterbury Road
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 58 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
Application details as published by Canterbury-Bankstown Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Punchbowl market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Punchbowl.
Sales
Recently sold in Punchbowl
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Punchbowl.
Development in Punchbowl: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Punchbowl in the last 12 months?
33 development applications were lodged for properties in Punchbowl from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Punchbowl?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (8), granny flats (8), alterations & additions (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Punchbowl?
Applications lodged in Punchbowl in the last 12 months propose 15 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 Punchbowl have been decided?
Of the 33 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 18 have a decision (18 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 10 are still in progress and 5 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Punchbowl?
Applications for Punchbowl are lodged with Canterbury-Bankstown Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.