Development applications in Russell Lea, NSW 2046
22 development applications were lodged for properties in Russell Lea 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
22
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
16
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
0
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.0M
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.
- 4Oct
- 3Nov
- 4Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 0May
- 2Jun
- 2Jul
- 0Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
14 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions9
- Subdivisions3
- New houses2
Where applications stand
Status of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 16
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 3
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
3 The Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 Hampden Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
23 Rowley Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Boronia Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Hampden Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Russell Lea, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
60 Bouvardia Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
23 Rowley Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 The Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
23 Rowley Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
33 Byrne Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
43 Byrne Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7 Hampden Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
35 Burnell Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Demolition only · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
57 Russell Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
61 Burnell Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
90 Henley Marine Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Jan 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
65 Edenholme Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
3 The Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
53 Burnell Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
6 Hampden Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
49 Burnell Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
29 Lenore Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
7 Mooculta Street
Demolition, Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
90 Henley Marine Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Boronia Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
51 Russell Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
39 Byrne Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
65 Edenholme Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Burnell Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
77 Burnell Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Bouvardia Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
38 Tait Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Aug 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
53 Burnell Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
402 Lyons Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Aug 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
40 Clements Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
Application details as published by City of Canada Bay Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Russell Lea: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Russell Lea in the last 12 months?
22 development applications were lodged for properties in Russell Lea from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Russell Lea?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (9), subdivisions (3), new houses (2).
How many development applications in Russell Lea have been decided?
Of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 16 have a decision (16 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Russell Lea?
Applications for Russell Lea are lodged with City of Canada Bay Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.