Development applications in Pyrmont, NSW 2009

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

Latest council activity: 8 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 12 modifications

Decided

6 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

223

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$311.6M

across 21 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.

2
Oct
8
Nov
1
Dec
5
Jan
4
Feb
3
Mar
3
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
4
Aug
2
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Commercial, industrial & community15
Alterations & additions5
Apartments & townhouses3

Where applications stand

Status of the 35 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 28
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 1
In progress: 6

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.

26-38 Saunders Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 June 2026 · 175 dwellings · $100M+
67-69 Murray Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of…
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · 48 dwellings · $5M–$20M
100 Harris Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · $5M–$20M
100 Harris Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
1-29 Bunn Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

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

183-187 Harris Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Co-living
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
1-29 Bunn Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
52 Bulwara Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
86-92 Harris Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Car park
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
183-187 Harris Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Co-living
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
100 Harris Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
44A Pirrama Road
Temporary building, structure or use, Recreation area, Hours of operation and trading
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K
26-38 Saunders Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 June 2026 · 175 dwellings · $100M+
100 Harris Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 May 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
52 Bulwara Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
179 Harris Street
Shop top housing, Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
78 Harris Street
Business premises, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
157-159 Harris Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
100 Harris Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
100 Harris Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · $5M–$20M
10 Bulwara Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
14-26 Wattle Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Office Premise, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care, Recreation facility (indoor), Retail…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · $100M+ · Modification
169 Harris Street
Advertising and signage, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
104 Pyrmont Street
Serviced apartment, Hours of operation and trading
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Feb 2026
56-56A Pirrama Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
1 Bulwara Road
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
47-49 Murray Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
14-26 Wattle Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Office Premise, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care, Recreation facility (indoor), Retail…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · $100M+ · Modification
14-26 Wattle Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Centre-based child care…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $100M+ · Modification
205-207 Harris Street
Pub, Hours of operation and trading
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · Modification
100 Harris Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
14-26 Wattle Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · $100M+ · Modification
183-187 Harris Street
Residential flat building, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
78 Harris Street
Business premises, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
67-69 Murray Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of…
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · 48 dwellings · $5M–$20M

Application details as published by 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 Pyrmont: frequently asked questions

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

35 development applications were lodged for properties in Pyrmont from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 12 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 8 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Pyrmont?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (15), alterations & additions (5), apartments & townhouses (3).

How many new homes are proposed in Pyrmont?

Applications lodged in Pyrmont in the last 12 months propose 223 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 Pyrmont have been decided?

Of the 35 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 28 have a decision (28 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 6 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Pyrmont?

Applications for Pyrmont are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.