Development applications in The Rocks, NSW 2000
14 development applications were lodged for properties in The Rocks 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
14
incl. 6 modifications
Decided
12
2 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
0
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.9M
across 6 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.
- 0Oct
- 0Nov
- 4Dec
- 0Jan
- 0Feb
- 2Mar
- 3Apr
- 2May
- 0Jun
- 0Jul
- 1Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
8 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community5
- Other & change of use2
- Alterations & additions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 14 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 12
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 2
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
142 George Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Sculptures and artworks
Other & change of use · Lodged 20 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
53-65 George Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
106-108 George Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
85 Harrington Street The Rocks 2000 3/4/DP1272007
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10-48 Circular Quay West
Restaurant or cafe, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in The Rocks, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
140 George Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Sculptures and artworks
Other & change of use · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1-3 Hickson Road
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
53-65 George Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
68 Harrington Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Function centre
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 May 2026
- Determined
142 George Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Sculptures and artworks
Other & change of use · Lodged 20 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10-48 Circular Quay West
Restaurant or cafe, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
106-108 George Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
101 George Street
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Apr 2026 · Modification
- Determined
85 Harrington Street The Rocks 2000 3/4/DP1272007
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
88 Cumberland Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Sculptures and artworks, Temporary structure
Other & change of use · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
7-27 Hickson Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Function centre, Hours of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Dec 2025
- Determined
87-89 George Street
Commercial development, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · Modification
- Determined
69 George Street
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
47 George Street
Demolition, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Change of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Dec 2025 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
35-75 Harrington Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Sept 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
205-227 George Street
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Aug 2025 · Modification
- Determined
105 Gloucester Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Aug 2025 · Modification
- Withdrawn
205-227 George Street
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2025 · Modification
- Withdrawn
85 Harrington Street The Rocks 2000 3/4/DP1272007
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10-48 Circular Quay West
Signage, Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
73 George Street
Small bar, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Other & change of use · Lodged 26 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
142 George Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Sculptures and artworks, Supporting Development
Other & change of use · Lodged 23 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Argyle Street
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 May 2025
- Withdrawn
18 Argyle Street
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 May 2025
- Determined
35 George Street
Restaurant or cafe, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 May 2025 · Modification
- Determined
205-227 George Street
Commercial development, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Mar 2025 · Modification
- Withdrawn
205-227 George Street
Commercial development, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Mar 2025 · Modification
- Determined
103 Gloucester Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
105 Gloucester Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Jan 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
88 Cumberland Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Sculptures and artworks, Temporary structure
Other & change of use · Lodged 17 Jan 2025 · $1M–$5M
Application details as published by Council of the City of Sydney. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in The Rocks: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in The Rocks in the last 12 months?
14 development applications were lodged for properties in The Rocks from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in The Rocks?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (5), other & change of use (2), alterations & additions (1).
How many development applications in The Rocks have been decided?
Of the 14 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 12 have a decision (12 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 2 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in The Rocks?
Applications for The Rocks are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.