Development applications in Sydenham, NSW 2044
20 development applications were lodged for properties in Sydenham 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
20
incl. 10 modifications
Decided
15
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
7
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$5.1M
across 9 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.
- 2Oct
- 1Nov
- 0Dec
- 0Jan
- 5Feb
- 2Mar
- 3Apr
- 1May
- 0Jun
- 2Jul
- 3Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
10 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- New houses2
- Granny flats1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 15
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- 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
63 Park Road
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
44 George Street
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 28 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
71 Park Road
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Carport
New houses · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
6 Yelverton Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
66 Yelverton Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Sydenham, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
44 Railway Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
63 Park Road
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
66 Railway Road
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
63 Park Road
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
44 Railway Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 31 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
44 George Street
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 28 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
95 Park Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
26 Hogan Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
6 Yelverton Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
56 Park Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 George Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
71 Park Road
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Carport
New houses · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
66 Yelverton Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
61 Yelverton Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
375-377 Princes Highway
Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
5 Wright Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
20 Swain Street
Demolition, Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · Modification
- Determined
73 George Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
63 Park Road
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
38 Frederick Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
20 Swain Street
Demolition, Pub, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Sept 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
44 Railway Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Sept 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
67 Yelverton Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
134 George Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Aug 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
95 Park Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
66 Railway Road
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 July 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
70 Yelverton Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
38 Frederick Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Apr 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
84 Railway Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Dec 2024 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Reilly Lane
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Nov 2024 · $500K–$1M · 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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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Sydenham.
Development in Sydenham: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Sydenham in the last 12 months?
20 development applications were lodged for properties in Sydenham from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 10 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Sydenham?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (4), dual occupancy & semi-detached (2), new houses (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Sydenham?
Applications lodged in Sydenham in the last 12 months propose 7 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 Sydenham have been decided?
Of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 15 have a decision (15 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Sydenham?
Applications for Sydenham are lodged with Inner West Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.