Development applications in Watsons Bay, NSW 2030
21 development applications were lodged for properties in Watsons Bay 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
21
incl. 15 modifications
Decided
17
1 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
0
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.1M
across 5 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
- 4Dec
- 0Jan
- 0Feb
- 2Mar
- 2Apr
- 2May
- 2Jun
- 0Jul
- 1Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
6 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions4
- Commercial, industrial & community2
Where applications stand
Status of the 21 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 17
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 1
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
2 Cove Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation, Supporting…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
27 Cliff Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
32A Pacific Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Pacific Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Marine Parade
Restaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Food and…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Watsons Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
5 Marine Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
3 Pacific Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Determined
2 Victoria Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
27 Cliff Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
28 Pacific Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
2 Salisbury Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 May 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
32A Pacific Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 Cliff Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
27 Cliff Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Marine Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
2 Cove Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation, Supporting…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7 Pacific Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
23 Cliff Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
10 Military Road
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Footpaths - outdoor dining, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Dec 2025
- Determined
3 Pacific Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Victoria Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
23 Cliff Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
7 Pacific Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
7 Pacific Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 13 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
8 Marine Parade
Restaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Food and…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Marine Parade
Community facility, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 Oct 2025 · Modification
- Determined
4 Cove Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Sept 2025 · Modification
- Determined
6 Victoria Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
6 Victoria Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
16 Pacific Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
23 Marine Parade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
6 Marine Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
7 Marine Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
25 Military Road
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Footpaths - outdoor dining, Change of use of land…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Marine Parade
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 June 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
Application details as published by Woollahra Municipal Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Watsons Bay: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Watsons Bay in the last 12 months?
21 development applications were lodged for properties in Watsons Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 15 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Watsons Bay?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (4), commercial, industrial & community (2).
How many development applications in Watsons Bay have been decided?
Of the 21 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 17 have a decision (17 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 1 is still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Watsons Bay?
Applications for Watsons Bay are lodged with Woollahra Municipal Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.