Development applications in Surry Hills, NSW 2010
183 development applications were lodged for properties in Surry Hills 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
183
incl. 91 modifications
Decided
146
25 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
50
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$95.6M
across 82 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.
- 24Oct
- 23Nov
- 16Dec
- 10Jan
- 14Feb
- 12Mar
- 10Apr
- 19May
- 11Jun
- 15Jul
- 16Aug
- 13Sep
What is being proposed
92 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions44
- Commercial, industrial & community34
- Apartments & townhouses7
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Subdivisions2
- New houses1
- Other & change of use1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 183 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 146
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 12
- In progress
- 25
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
117-119 Flinders Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 34 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
16-22 Cooper Street
Shop top housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · 10 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
17 Randle Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 Ann Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
72A Fitzroy Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Surry Hills, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
16-22 Wentworth Avenue
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
13 Brumby Street
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
19 Alexander Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
85 Campbell Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $20M–$100M · Modification
- In progress
181 242 Elizabeth Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
422-424 Cleveland Street
Restaurant or cafe, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
515-543 South Dowling Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
8-24 Kippax Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
49 Mort Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
419 Crown Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
148 Foveaux Street
Demolition, Commercial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M
- In progress
119-123 Devonshire Street
Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
127 Arthur Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
386 Cleveland Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Chapman Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
13-13A Belmore Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
34 Wentworth Avenue
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
422-424 Cleveland Street
Restaurant or cafe, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
169 Albion Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Determined
451-455 Elizabeth Street
Pub, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Determined
348 Riley Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
117-119 Flinders Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 34 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
46 Ridge Street
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
44 Foster Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
473 Crown Street
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
65-67 Foveaux Street
Restaurant or cafe, Small bar, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Determined
406-410 Crown Street
Small bar, Hours of operation and trading
Other & change of use · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Determined
16 Arthur Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
42 Rainford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
9 Richards Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
Application details as published by Council of the City of Sydney. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Surry Hills: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Surry Hills in the last 12 months?
183 development applications were lodged for properties in Surry Hills from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 91 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 24 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Surry Hills?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (44), commercial, industrial & community (34), apartments & townhouses (7).
How many new homes are proposed in Surry Hills?
Applications lodged in Surry Hills in the last 12 months propose 50 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 Surry Hills have been decided?
Of the 183 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 146 have a decision (146 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 25 are still in progress and 12 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Surry Hills?
Applications for Surry Hills are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.