Development applications in Waverley, NSW 2024
28 development applications were lodged for properties in Waverley 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
28
incl. 12 modifications
Decided
18
8 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
41
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$40.7M
across 15 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
- 1Nov
- 2Dec
- 0Jan
- 2Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 2May
- 1Jun
- 2Jul
- 5Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
16 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions7
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Apartments & townhouses1
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 28 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 18
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 8
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.
- In progress
203-209 Bronte Road
Demolition, Pub, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 37 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
1 Wills Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
4 Judges Lane
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
19 Prospect Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
41-51 Carrington Road
Demolition, Educational establishment , Erection of a new structure, School, Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 May 2026 · $5M–$20M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Waverley, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
57 Victoria Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
328 Bronte Road
Shop, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
21 Kent Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
41-51 Carrington Road
Demolition, Educational establishment , Erection of a new structure, School, Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Withdrawn
328 Bronte Road
Shop, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
4 Judges Lane
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
19 Prospect Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
115 Henrietta Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
166 Bronte Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
203-209 Bronte Road
Demolition, Pub, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 37 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
1 Wills Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
23 Leichhardt Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
27 Albion Street
Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
41-51 Carrington Road
Demolition, Educational establishment , Erection of a new structure, School, Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 May 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
61-63 Macpherson Street
Commercial development, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 May 2026 · Modification
- Determined
17 Seaview Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
319-321 Bronte Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · 41 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
309 Bronte Road
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
41-51 Carrington Road
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
72-74 Carrington Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
23 Leichhardt Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
61-63 Macpherson Street
Commercial development, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Dec 2025
- Determined
26 Albion Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 Seaview Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
48 Victoria Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
247 Bronte Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 Leichhardt Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Seaview Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
20 High Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
23 Macpherson Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Sept 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
Application details as published by Waverley Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Waverley: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Waverley in the last 12 months?
28 development applications were lodged for properties in Waverley from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 12 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Waverley?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (7), commercial, industrial & community (4), dual occupancy & semi-detached (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Waverley?
Applications lodged in Waverley in the last 12 months propose 41 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 Waverley have been decided?
Of the 28 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 18 have a decision (18 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 8 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Waverley?
Applications for Waverley are lodged with Waverley Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.