Development applications in Redfern, NSW 2016
92 development applications were lodged for properties in Redfern 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
92
incl. 34 modifications
Decided
74
15 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
6
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$29.9M
across 54 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.
- 11Oct
- 13Nov
- 8Dec
- 3Jan
- 5Feb
- 5Mar
- 8Apr
- 11May
- 5Jun
- 12Jul
- 6Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
58 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions42
- Commercial, industrial & community8
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Granny flats2
- New houses2
- Apartments & townhouses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 92 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 73
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- 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.
- Determined
37 Little Cleveland Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
162 Little Eveleigh Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
43 George Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
74 Kepos Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
137 Baptist Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Redfern, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
12 Morehead Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
106-110 George Street
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
587 Elizabeth Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
100-104 George Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
Sp 3 267 Cleveland Street
Commercial development, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Modification
- Determined
88 Baptist Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
90 Great Buckingham Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
79 Telopea Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
36 Zamia Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
100-104 George Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
83 Baptist Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
78 Baptist Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
162 Little Eveleigh Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
217 Chalmers Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
20 Chelsea Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1-19 Regent Street
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Modification
- In progress
19 Kepos Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
193 George Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
70 Kepos Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
158 Regent Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Artisan food and drink industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Modification
- In progress
38 Zamia Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
12 Thurlow Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
217 Chalmers Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
83 George Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
33-35 Cooper Street
Erection of a new structure, Community facility, Hours of operation and trading, Other Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
79A Wells Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
542 Elizabeth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
74 Kepos Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
37 Little Cleveland Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
311 Cleveland Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
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 Redfern: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Redfern in the last 12 months?
92 development applications were lodged for properties in Redfern from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 34 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 13 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Redfern?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (42), commercial, industrial & community (8), dual occupancy & semi-detached (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Redfern?
Applications lodged in Redfern in the last 12 months propose 6 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 Redfern have been decided?
Of the 92 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 74 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 73 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 15 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Redfern?
Applications for Redfern are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.