Development applications in Sylvania Waters, NSW 2224
25 development applications were lodged for properties in Sylvania Waters 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
25
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
17
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
6
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$7.0M
across 14 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
- 1Dec
- 0Jan
- 1Feb
- 3Mar
- 4Apr
- 2May
- 5Jun
- 3Jul
- 3Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
17 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses7
- Alterations & additions6
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Granny flats1
Where applications stand
Status of the 25 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 17
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- In progress
- 4
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
31 Murray Island
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
24 Lachlan Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 Goulburn Peninsula
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
13 Lachlan Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Snowy Place
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Sylvania Waters, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
20 Goulburn Peninsula
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
148 Belgrave Esplanade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
24 Lachlan Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
9 Hawkesbury Esplanade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
3 Darling Place
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
240 Belgrave Esplanade
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
24 Lachlan Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
6 Clarence Crescent
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
9 Hawkesbury Esplanade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
31 Murray Island
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
10 Roper Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Water recreation structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
6 Clarence Crescent
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
4 Shoalhaven Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10 Roper Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Darling Place
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Snowy Place
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
215 Belgrave Esplanade
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Stairway, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Macintyre Crescent
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
13 Lachlan Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
215 Belgrave Esplanade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
20 Goulburn Peninsula
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 Hawkesbury Esplanade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
9 Murray Island
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
56 Roper Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Goulburn Peninsula
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
18 Macintyre Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
8 Snowy Place
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 25 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
3 Castlereagh Crescent
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
13 Lachlan Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 July 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
12 Macintyre Crescent
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Application details as published by Sutherland Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
Suburb profile
Sylvania Waters market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Sylvania Waters.
Sales
Recently sold in Sylvania Waters
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Sylvania Waters.
Development in Sylvania Waters: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Sylvania Waters in the last 12 months?
25 development applications were lodged for properties in Sylvania Waters from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Sylvania Waters?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (7), alterations & additions (6), pools, sheds, garages & decks (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Sylvania Waters?
Applications lodged in Sylvania Waters in the last 12 months propose 6 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 Waters have been decided?
Of the 25 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 17 have a decision (17 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Sylvania Waters?
Applications for Sylvania Waters are lodged with Sutherland Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.