Development applications in Tamarama, NSW 2026
39 development applications were lodged for properties in Tamarama 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
39
incl. 25 modifications
Decided
20
17 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
7
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$21.1M
across 13 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.
- 5Oct
- 0Nov
- 0Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 2Mar
- 2Apr
- 4May
- 3Jun
- 9Jul
- 7Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
14 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions8
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached5
- Apartments & townhouses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 39 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 20
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 17
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
71 Fletcher Street
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
89 Fletcher Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
6 Kenneth Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
4 Kenneth Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
1 Pacific Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Tamarama, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
3 Gaerloch Avenue
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
15 Wonderland Avenue
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
19 Tamarama Marine Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
16 Tamarama Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
31 Gaerloch Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- In progress
2 Tamarama Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
9A Wonderland Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
2 Wonderland Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
19 Dellview Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
89 Fletcher Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 14-16 Dellview Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
45 Fletcher Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
6 Kenneth Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
4 Kenneth Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
31 Carlisle Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 5 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
4 Kenneth Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
1 14-16 Dellview Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
6 Kenneth Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
8 Wonderland Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
289 Birrell Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
71 Fletcher Street
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
11A Carlisle Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
1 Silva Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Tamarama Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 Pacific Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
1 Pacific Avenue
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
5 Carlisle Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 May 2026 · Modification
- Determined
11 Silva Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
5 Pacific Avenue
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
19 Dellview Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
Application details as published by Waverley Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Tamarama: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Tamarama in the last 12 months?
39 development applications were lodged for properties in Tamarama from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 25 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 9 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Tamarama?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (8), dual occupancy & semi-detached (5), apartments & townhouses (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Tamarama?
Applications lodged in Tamarama 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 Tamarama have been decided?
Of the 39 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 20 have a decision (20 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 17 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Tamarama?
Applications for Tamarama are lodged with Waverley Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.