Development applications in Waterloo, NSW 2017

47 development applications were lodged for properties in Waterloo from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 16 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 24 modifications

Decided

6 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

285

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$107.0M

across 14 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.

5
Oct
2
Nov
5
Dec
3
Jan
5
Feb
3
Mar
2
Apr
5
May
9
Jun
5
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep

What is being proposed

23 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Alterations & additions8
Commercial, industrial & community7
Apartments & townhouses3
Subdivisions2
Demolition only1
New houses1
Other & change of use1

Where applications stand

Status of the 47 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 3
Determined (outcome not stated): 34
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 4
In progress: 6

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.

224-228 Young Street
Demolition, Signage, Subdivision, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise, Co-living
Approved
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 Oct 2025 · 283 dwellings · $20M–$100M
830 Elizabeth Street
Shop top housing, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
24-26 Amelia Street
Dwelling house, Temporary building, structure or use, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
Approved
New houses · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
40 O'Dea Avenue
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Self storage units
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $20M–$100M
44-48 O'Dea Avenue
Temporary building, structure or use, Exhibition home
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Waterloo, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

24-26 Amelia Street
Dwelling house, Temporary building, structure or use, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
In progress
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
723-725 Elizabeth Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Sept 2026
44-48 O'Dea Avenue
Temporary building, structure or use, Exhibition home
In progress
Other & change of use · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
2-6 Kellick Street
Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
923 Bourke Street
Shop top housing, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
18 O'Dea Avenue
Retail Premise, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 July 2026
17 Lachlan Street
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Modification
17 Lachlan Street
Neighbourhood supermarket, Hours of operation and trading
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Modification
903-921 Bourke Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 June 2026 · 374 dwellings · Modification
7 198-222 Young Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 June 2026
2B Elizabeth Street
Demolition, Public Reserve
Determined
Demolition only · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
40 O'Dea Avenue
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Self storage units
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $20M–$100M
903-921 Bourke Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 June 2026 · Modification
723-725 Elizabeth Street
Recreation/Tourist Premise, Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 June 2026
55 Wellington Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential…
Approved
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
903-921 Bourke Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 374 dwellings · Modification
Shop 4 18A O'Dea Avenue
Take away food and drink, Hours of operation and trading
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 June 2026 · Modification
25 Lachlan Street
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 May 2026 · 50 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
903-921 Bourke Street
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 May 2026 · 376 dwellings · Modification
8-10 Danks Street
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 May 2026 · Modification
44-48 O'Dea Avenue
Temporary building, structure or use, Exhibition home
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 15 May 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
183 Botany Road
Take away food and drink, Hours of operation and trading
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 May 2026 · Modification
2B Elizabeth Street
Demolition, Public Reserve
Determined
Demolition only · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
830 Elizabeth Street
Shop top housing, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
182-186 Young Street
Seniors housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
205 Pitt Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
903-921 Bourke Street
Subdivision
Withdrawn
Subdivisions · Lodged 4 Mar 2026
830 Elizabeth Street
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 Feb 2026
45-47 Botany Road
Pub, Hours of operation and trading
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Modification
45-47 Botany Road
Pub, Hours of operation and trading
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · 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 Waterloo: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Waterloo in the last 12 months?

47 development applications were lodged for properties in Waterloo from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 24 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 9 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Waterloo?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (8), commercial, industrial & community (7), apartments & townhouses (3).

How many new homes are proposed in Waterloo?

Applications lodged in Waterloo in the last 12 months propose 285 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 Waterloo have been decided?

Of the 47 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 37 have a decision (3 recorded as approved, 34 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 6 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Waterloo?

Applications for Waterloo are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.