Development applications in Summer Hill, NSW 2130
53 development applications were lodged for properties in Summer Hill 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
53
incl. 22 modifications
Decided
31
14 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
231
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$64.7M
across 26 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.
- 6Oct
- 3Nov
- 2Dec
- 5Jan
- 3Feb
- 2Mar
- 7Apr
- 3May
- 7Jun
- 8Jul
- 3Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
31 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions14
- Commercial, industrial & community6
- Apartments & townhouses4
- Demolition only3
- New houses3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 53 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 31
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 8
- In progress
- 14
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
18 Mcgill Street
Erection of a new structure, Co-living, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · 202 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
150 Smith Street
Erection of a new structure, Co-living, Non-standard Housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 28 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
35 Moonbie Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
9 Rosemount Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Edward Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Summer Hill, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
15 Junction Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
8 Regent Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
102 Prospect Road
Dual occupancy, Multi-dwelling housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 6 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
28 Morris Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Telecommunications network, Telecommunications facility, Other…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
22 Lackey Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Take away food and drink
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
80 Prospect Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
136 Smith Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Shop, Neighbourhood shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
35 Wellesley Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
28 Sloane Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- In progress
136 Smith Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Shop, Neighbourhood shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
10 Drynan Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
10 Drynan Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
43 Carrington Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
7-7A Lackey Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
11 Drynan Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
37 Henson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
80 Smith Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 19 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
35 Moonbie Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
85 Prospect Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Herbert Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
146 Prospect Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
15 Edward Street
Dwelling house, Temporary building, structure or use
New houses · Lodged 1 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Drynan Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
18 Drynan Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
228 Old Canterbury Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
184 Smith Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 29 Apr 2026
- In progress
150 Smith Street
Erection of a new structure, Co-living, Non-standard Housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 28 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
22 Wellesley Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
150 Smith Street
Erection of a new structure, Co-living, Non-standard Housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · 28 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
146 Prospect Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
Application details as published by Inner West Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Summer Hill: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Summer Hill in the last 12 months?
53 development applications were lodged for properties in Summer Hill from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 22 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 8 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Summer Hill?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (14), commercial, industrial & community (6), apartments & townhouses (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Summer Hill?
Applications lodged in Summer Hill in the last 12 months propose 231 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 Summer Hill have been decided?
Of the 53 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 31 have a decision (31 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 14 are still in progress and 8 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Summer Hill?
Applications for Summer Hill are lodged with Inner West Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.