Development applications in Sydney, NSW 2000

472 development applications were lodged for properties in Sydney from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 19 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

472

incl. 191 modifications

Decided

368

74 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

102

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$738.1M

across 232 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.

43
Oct
41
Nov
34
Dec
27
Jan
33
Feb
31
Mar
27
Apr
50
May
45
Jun
56
Jul
53
Aug
32
Sep

What is being proposed

281 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Commercial, industrial & community235
Alterations & additions28
Subdivisions6
Other & change of use4
Apartments & townhouses3
Demolition only2
Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
New houses1

Where applications stand

Status of the 472 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 1
Determined (outcome not stated): 367
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 30
In progress: 74

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.

269-271 Sussex Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 76 dwellings · $20M–$100M
275 Clarence Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of…
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 25 dwellings · $20M–$100M
Unit 34 110-116 Sussex Street
Residential flat building, Hours of operation and trading
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 May 2026 · 1 dwelling
65 Martin Place
Business premises, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · $100M+
1 Margaret Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · $20M–$100M

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Sydney, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

71 Liverpool Street
Restaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Hours of…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
65-69 York Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
1 19-25 Market Street
Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Modification
2 St Marys Road
Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
133 Liverpool Street
Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
330 George Street
Commercial development, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Modification
16 O'Connell Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
14 Loftus Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Food and drink premise
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026
107-111 Elizabeth Street
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external), Business…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
19 York Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
630-638 George Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
264-278 George Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
52-56 Martin Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
341 George Street
Business premises, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
16 O'Connell Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
644 George Street
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Modification
179 Elizabeth Street
Educational establishment , Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026
644 George Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Food and drink…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
123 Pitt Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
1-5 Wheat Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
465-467 Kent Street
Shop, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Modification
429-481 George Street
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Shop
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
357-363 George Street
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
207 Clarence Street
Small bar, Hours of operation and trading
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Modification
371-375 Pitt Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Retail Premise, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Modification
25 Martin Place
Small bar, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Modification
1 Dixon Street
Restaurant or cafe, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
116 Bathurst Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
261 George Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
50 Bridge Street
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 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.

Suburb profile

Sydney market data

Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Sydney.

Sales

Recently sold in Sydney

What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Sydney.

Development in Sydney: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Sydney in the last 12 months?

472 development applications were lodged for properties in Sydney from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 191 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 56 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Sydney?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (235), alterations & additions (28), subdivisions (6).

How many new homes are proposed in Sydney?

Applications lodged in Sydney in the last 12 months propose 102 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 Sydney have been decided?

Of the 472 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 368 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 367 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 74 are still in progress and 30 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Sydney?

Applications for Sydney are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.