Development applications in Wahroonga, NSW 2076
130 development applications were lodged for properties in Wahroonga 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
130
incl. 37 modifications
Decided
75
38 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
59
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$89.0M
across 72 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.
- 9Oct
- 8Nov
- 9Dec
- 7Jan
- 13Feb
- 7Mar
- 10Apr
- 14May
- 20Jun
- 11Jul
- 14Aug
- 8Sep
What is being proposed
93 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions46
- New houses23
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks7
- Commercial, industrial & community5
- Subdivisions4
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Other & change of use2
- Granny flats1
Where applications stand
Status of the 130 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 2
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 73
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 17
- In progress
- 38
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
3 Cleveland Street
Multi-dwelling housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · 20 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
134 Burdett Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Seniors housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 10 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
6 Clwydon Place
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 5 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
29 Edwards Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Approved
49 Hewitt Avenue
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Wahroonga, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
12 Kerela Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- In progress
185 Fox Valley Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Health services facility…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
36A Grosvenor Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
36 Braeside Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
161 Fox Valley Road
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
51 Hewitt Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
31 Chilton Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
31 Chilton Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
10 Kokoda Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
31 Chilton Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- In progress
51 Hewitt Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
28 Young Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
9 Sutherland Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
29 Edwards Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
10 Burns Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
51 Hewitt Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
11 Water Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
21 Cleveland Street
Signage, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
24 Junction Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Residential Accommodation
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
23 Water Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
172 The Comenarra Parkway
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Determined
184 Fox Valley Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
116-118 Junction Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 31 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
15 Ada Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Kokoda Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
4A Carrington Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
23 Roland Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
116-118 Junction Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
23 Westbrook Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Tennis courts
Other & change of use · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
136 The Comenarra Parkway
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Ku-ring-gai Council, The Council of the Shire of Hornsby. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Wahroonga: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Wahroonga in the last 12 months?
130 development applications were lodged for properties in Wahroonga from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 37 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 20 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Wahroonga?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (46), new houses (23), pools, sheds, garages & decks (7).
How many new homes are proposed in Wahroonga?
Applications lodged in Wahroonga in the last 12 months propose 59 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 Wahroonga have been decided?
Of the 130 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 75 have a decision (2 recorded as approved, 73 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 38 are still in progress and 17 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Wahroonga?
Applications for Wahroonga are lodged with Ku-ring-gai Council and The Council of the Shire of Hornsby. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.