Development applications in Ultimo, NSW 2007
24 development applications were lodged for properties in Ultimo 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
24
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
19
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
146
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$67.6M
across 12 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.
- 1Oct
- 2Nov
- 4Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 2Mar
- 4Apr
- 1May
- 0Jun
- 2Jul
- 3Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
16 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community9
- Alterations & additions3
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 19
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 3
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
86-90 Bay Street
Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · 137 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
598 Harris Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 9 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 2-14 Mountain Street
Educational establishment , Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
76-84 Bay Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
50-54 Wattle Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Ultimo, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
1 2-14 Mountain Street
Educational establishment , Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M
- In progress
598 Harris Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 9 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1-3 Smail Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
549-559 Harris Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Telecommunications network, Telecommunications facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Withdrawn
41-49 Mountain Street
Erection of a new structure, Build-to-rent
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · 114 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
519 Harris Street
Restaurant or cafe, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 July 2026 · Modification
- Determined
10-16 Bay Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Depot
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
1-3 Smail Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 May 2026 · Modification
- Determined
66 Bay Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
39 82 Mary Ann Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
60-64 Bay Street
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
50-54 Wattle Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1-3 Smail Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Modification
- Determined
76-84 Bay Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
86-90 Bay Street
Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · 137 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
50-54 Wattle Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
645-657 Harris Street
Commercial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
169 Jones Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
50-54 Wattle Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
342 Bulwara Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 4 Dec 2025
- Determined
1-3 Smail Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Dec 2025 · Modification
- Withdrawn
169 Jones Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
562-570 Harris Street
Advertising and signage, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Nov 2025
- Determined
50-54 Wattle Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
50 Ada Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
869 George Street
Neighbourhood shop, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2025 · Modification
- Determined
629 Harris Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2025 · Modification
- Determined
Sp 1 103-105 Quarry Street
Business premises, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
1-3 Smail Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Aug 2025 · 167 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
645-657 Harris Street
Restaurant or cafe, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Aug 2025 · Modification
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 Ultimo: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Ultimo in the last 12 months?
24 development applications were lodged for properties in Ultimo from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Ultimo?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (9), alterations & additions (3), apartments & townhouses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Ultimo?
Applications lodged in Ultimo in the last 12 months propose 146 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 Ultimo have been decided?
Of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 19 have a decision (19 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Ultimo?
Applications for Ultimo are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.