Development applications in Tempe, NSW 2044
33 development applications were lodged for properties in Tempe 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
33
incl. 9 modifications
Decided
25
5 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
10
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$13.4M
across 19 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.
- 4Oct
- 3Nov
- 3Dec
- 1Jan
- 3Feb
- 7Mar
- 3Apr
- 1May
- 6Jun
- 1Jul
- 0Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
24 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community9
- Alterations & additions8
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Granny flats1
- New houses1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 33 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 24
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 5
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
17 Lymerston Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Swimming pool
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
47 Lymerston Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
40 Terry Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
83 Station Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
39 Barden Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Tempe, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
5 Wood Street
Industrial development, Warehouse or distribution centre, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
31 Toyer Street
Erection of a new structure, Group home (permanent)
Other & change of use · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
775-779 Princes Highway
Service station, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Modification
- Determined
31 Toyer Street
Erection of a new structure, Group home (permanent)
Other & change of use · Lodged 15 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
697 Princes Highway
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Tourist and visitor accommodation
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
40 Terry Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
589 Princes Highway
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
39 Barden Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
13 Wentworth Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 14 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
11 Gannon Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
769 Princes Highway
Demolition, Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure, Business identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
765 Princes Highway
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Toyer Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
11 Gannon Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13 Gannon Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 John Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
16 Foreman Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
707 Princes Highway
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
330 Unwins Bridge Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
707 Princes Highway
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
83 Station Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
20 Stanley Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
880 Princes Highway
Restaurant or cafe, Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Jan 2026
- Determined
47 Lymerston Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
17 Lymerston Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Swimming pool
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
31 Toyer Street
Erection of a new structure, Group home (permanent)
Other & change of use · Lodged 4 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Approved
36 Gannon Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Swamp Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Car park
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Nov 2025
- Determined
27 Hillcrest Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
20 Stanley Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
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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Development in Tempe: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Tempe in the last 12 months?
33 development applications were lodged for properties in Tempe from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 9 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Tempe?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (9), alterations & additions (8), dual occupancy & semi-detached (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Tempe?
Applications lodged in Tempe in the last 12 months propose 10 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 Tempe have been decided?
Of the 33 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 25 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 24 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Tempe?
Applications for Tempe are lodged with Inner West Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.