Development applications in Rockdale, NSW 2216
24 development applications were lodged for properties in Rockdale 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
24
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
13
9 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
3
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$2.1M
across 11 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.
- 1Oct
- 0Nov
- 2Dec
- 0Jan
- 0Feb
- 1Mar
- 5Apr
- 1May
- 6Jun
- 1Jul
- 6Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
16 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community7
- Alterations & additions6
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- New houses1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 13
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 9
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
77 Gibbes Street
Dual occupancy, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- In progress
77 Farr Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
54 Bestic Street
Demolition, Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
11 Heathcote Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Ador Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Rockdale, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
180 Frederick Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
Ret B 533 Princes Highway
Health consulting room, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
25 57 George Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1-2 Waines Crescent
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
77 Gibbes Street
Dual occupancy, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- In progress
77 Farr Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
24A Clarence Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Fences, Letterboxes
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
Shop 1/558 Princes Highway
Shop, Neighbourhood shop, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 July 2026
- Determined
1 Rockdale Plaza Drive
Business premises, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Bestic Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Ador Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
80 Gibbes Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
Ret B 533 Princes Highway
Health consulting room, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
610 Princes Highway
Demolition, Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 June 2026 · 60 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Withdrawn
5 Bay Street
Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 May 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
75 Bestic Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
3 King Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Apr 2026
- Withdrawn
30 Bay Street
Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
462 Princes Highway
Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
11 Heathcote Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Bermill Street
Erection of a new structure, Service station, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
152 Bay Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
23-25 Frederick Street
Demolition, Commercial development, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 117 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
54 Bestic Street
Demolition, Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
513-517 Princes Highway
Signage, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
651 Princes Highway
Commercial development, Office Premise, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
507 Princes Highway
Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
651 Princes Highway
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
64 Bestic Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
23-25 Frederick Street
Demolition, Commercial development, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 Aug 2025 · 130 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
Application details as published by Bayside Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Rockdale: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Rockdale in the last 12 months?
24 development applications were lodged for properties in Rockdale from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Rockdale?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (7), alterations & additions (6), dual occupancy & semi-detached (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Rockdale?
Applications lodged in Rockdale in the last 12 months propose 3 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 Rockdale have been decided?
Of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 13 have a decision (13 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 9 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Rockdale?
Applications for Rockdale are lodged with Bayside Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.