Development applications in St Leonards, NSW 2065
22 development applications were lodged for properties in St Leonards 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. 15 modifications
Decided
20
1 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
0
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.5M
across 5 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.
- 3Oct
- 1Nov
- 0Dec
- 3Jan
- 0Feb
- 3Mar
- 2Apr
- 3May
- 2Jun
- 3Jul
- 2Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
7 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Subdivisions2
- Alterations & additions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 20
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 1
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
2-4 Pacific Highway
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
207 Pacific Highway
Advertising and signage, Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
12 Duntroon Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Emergency work and repairs
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Herbert Street
Warehouse or distribution centre, Advertising and signage, Local distribution premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
56-62 Chandos Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in St Leonards, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
56-62 Chandos Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Canberra Avenue
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 234 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
1 Chandos Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
12 Duntroon Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Emergency work and repairs
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
22 Atchison Street
Signage, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 July 2026
- Determined
14 Marshall Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 224 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
2-4 Pacific Highway
Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
13 Canberra Avenue
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 May 2026 · 102 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
1 Canberra Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 26 May 2026
- Determined
21 Holdsworth Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 May 2026 · 230 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
14 Marshall Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · 225 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
2 Herbert Street
Warehouse or distribution centre, Advertising and signage, Local distribution premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Canberra Avenue
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 Mar 2026 · 102 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
21 Holdsworth Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · 230 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
2-4 Pacific Highway
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Holdsworth Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · 230 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
14 Marshall Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · 231 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
207 Pacific Highway
Advertising and signage, Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Canberra Avenue
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · 234 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
75-79 Christie Street
Pub, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Oct 2025 · Modification
- Determined
1 Canberra Avenue
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · 234 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
13 Canberra Avenue
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 Oct 2025 · 102 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
34-42 Pacific Highway
Demolition, Hotel or motel accommodation, Commercial development, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2025 · $20M–$100M
- Determined
655 Pacific Highway
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
488 Pacific Highway
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 31 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
536 Pacific Highway
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 19 June 2025 · Modification
- Determined
14 Marshall Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 June 2025 · 231 dwellings · $100M+ · Modification
- Determined
1 Chandos Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
207 Pacific Highway
Signage, Advertising and signage, Building identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 May 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 Holdsworth Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 May 2025 · 230 dwellings · Modification
Application details as published by Lane Cove Municipal Council, North Sydney Council, Willoughby City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in St Leonards: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in St Leonards in the last 12 months?
22 development applications were lodged for properties in St Leonards from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 15 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in St Leonards?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (4), subdivisions (2), alterations & additions (1).
How many development applications in St Leonards have been decided?
Of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 20 have a decision (20 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 1 is still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in St Leonards?
Applications for St Leonards are lodged with Lane Cove Municipal Council, North Sydney Council and Willoughby City Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.