Development applications in Smithfield, NSW 2164
57 development applications were lodged for properties in Smithfield 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
57
incl. 12 modifications
Decided
28
18 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
17
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$30.7M
across 33 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
- 4Nov
- 4Dec
- 3Jan
- 5Feb
- 3Mar
- 4Apr
- 6May
- 4Jun
- 9Jul
- 2Aug
- 9Sep
What is being proposed
45 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community20
- Subdivisions10
- Granny flats4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Demolition only2
- New houses2
- Other & change of use2
- Alterations & additions1
- Apartments & townhouses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 57 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 27
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 11
- In progress
- 18
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
55 Alexander Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
30 Reserve Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
9 Rossiter Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
159 Neville Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
133 Gumtree Way
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Swimming…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Smithfield, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
34A Dublin Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
364-384 Woodpark Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026
- In progress
317-321 Woodpark Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026
- In progress
554 The Horsley Drive
Place of public worship, Temporary building, structure or use
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026
- In progress
570 The Horsley Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
151 Woodpark Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Sept 2026
- Withdrawn
151 Woodpark Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Sept 2026
- Withdrawn
719 The Horsley Drive
Warehouse or distribution centre, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
54 Market Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Non-standard Housing
Granny flats · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
312-322 Woodpark Road
Demolition, Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
4 181 Mccredie Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
795 The Horsley Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 26 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
41 O'Connell Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Vehicle repair station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 Rossiter Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
2-4 Cullen Place
Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure, Take away food and drink
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
123 Long Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
554 The Horsley Drive
Place of public worship, Temporary building, structure or use
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 July 2026
- In progress
27 Oxford Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Demolition only · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
32 Rosford Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Supporting Development
Other & change of use · Lodged 6 July 2026
- Determined
90 Marlborough Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 2 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
55 Alexander Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 June 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
54 Market Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Non-standard Housing
Granny flats · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
731 The Horsley Drive
Industrial 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 15 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
9 Rossiter Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
133 Gumtree Way
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Swimming…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
40 Pavesi Street
Industrial development, Warehouse or distribution centre, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
71 Long Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1-47 Percival Road
Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
30 Reserve Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
159 Neville Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Fairfield City Council, Cumberland Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Smithfield: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Smithfield in the last 12 months?
57 development applications were lodged for properties in Smithfield from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 12 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 9 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Smithfield?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (20), subdivisions (10), granny flats (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Smithfield?
Applications lodged in Smithfield in the last 12 months propose 17 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 Smithfield have been decided?
Of the 57 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 28 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 27 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 18 are still in progress and 11 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Smithfield?
Applications for Smithfield are lodged with Fairfield City Council and Cumberland Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.