Development applications in Sylvania, NSW 2224

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

Latest council activity: 10 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 17 modifications

Decided

25 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$32.6M

across 33 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.

5
Oct
8
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
6
Apr
5
May
9
Jun
7
Jul
4
Aug
5
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Alterations & additions9
New houses9
Dual occupancy & semi-detached7
Commercial, industrial & community6
Apartments & townhouses3
Demolition only2
Subdivisions2
Granny flats1

Where applications stand

Status of the 56 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 2
Determined (outcome not stated): 21
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 8
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.

110 Port Hacking Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
4 Edward Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
28 Sylvania Road
Dual occupancy, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
10 Essington Crescent
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
3 Snowden Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

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

210 Princes Highway
Warehouse or distribution centre, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of…
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Sept 2026
9B Canberra Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
26 Sylvania Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
45 Holt Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
28 Sylvania Road
Dual occupancy, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
12 Lisbon Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Car park, Centre-based child…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
34 Rocklea Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
9 Leavesden Place
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
26 Sylvania Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
4 Edward Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
66 Essington Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
234-236 Princes Highway
Erection of a new structure, Telecommunications facility
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
12 Jingara Place
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
39/10 Corea Street
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · Under $100K
12 Jingara Place
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Withdrawn
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
5 Evelyn Street North
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
12 Jingara Place
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
244 Princes Highway
Restaurant or cafe, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
75 Tara Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
7 Marra Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
9B Canberra Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
9B Canberra Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building alterations…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
28 Sylvania Road
Dual occupancy, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
275 Princes Highway
Demolition, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
39/10 Corea Street
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 June 2026 · Under $100K
10 Lisbon Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Centre-based child care
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 May 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
1 Terrace Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Centre-based child care
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 May 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
10 Lisbon Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Centre-based child care
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 May 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
26 Amaroo Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
1 Terrace Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification

Application details as published by Sutherland Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in Sylvania: frequently asked questions

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

56 development applications were lodged for properties in Sylvania from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 17 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 9 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Sylvania?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (9), new houses (9), dual occupancy & semi-detached (7).

How many new homes are proposed in Sylvania?

Applications lodged in Sylvania in the last 12 months propose 24 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 Sylvania have been decided?

Of the 56 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 23 have a decision (2 recorded as approved, 21 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 25 are still in progress and 8 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Sylvania?

Applications for Sylvania are lodged with Sutherland Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.