Development applications in Westmead, NSW 2145
26 development applications were lodged for properties in Westmead 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
26
incl. 7 modifications
Decided
18
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
35
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$18.1M
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.
- 2Oct
- 1Nov
- 2Dec
- 3Jan
- 0Feb
- 4Mar
- 1Apr
- 4May
- 4Jun
- 2Jul
- 2Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
19 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Granny flats8
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached4
- Commercial, industrial & community3
- New houses2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 26 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 2
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 16
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- In progress
- 4
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
162 Bridge Road
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 18 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
62 Bridge Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
13 Mimosa Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Approved
43 Bridge Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
5 Moree Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Westmead, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
22 Whitworth Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
22 Whitworth Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
162 Bridge Road
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 18 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
73 Hawkesbury Road
Business premises, Erection of a new structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 July 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
85 Amos Street
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Residential care facility, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
22 Whitworth Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 26 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
5 Moree Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Approved
43 Bridge Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
15 Anderson Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
26 Austral Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Mimosa Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
3 Booth Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
15 Anderson Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
70 Amos Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Mons Road
Demolition, Temporary building, structure or use, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
26 Austral Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
160 Bridge Road
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
80 Bridge Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
14 Drew Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
62 Bridge Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
70 Amos Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
11 74 Hawkesbury Road
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
150 Hawkesbury Road
Demolition, Educational establishment , School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
15 Darcy Road
Demolition, Temporary building, structure or use, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Approved
80 Bridge Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
52 Houison Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
21 Bernard Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Sept 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
163B-171B Hawkesbury Road
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
4 163-171 Hawkesbury Road
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Business identification sign…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Westville Place
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 Sept 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
Application details as published by Cumberland Council, City of Parramatta Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Westmead market data
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Recently sold in Westmead
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Westmead.
Development in Westmead: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Westmead in the last 12 months?
26 development applications were lodged for properties in Westmead from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Westmead?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were granny flats (8), dual occupancy & semi-detached (4), commercial, industrial & community (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Westmead?
Applications lodged in Westmead in the last 12 months propose 35 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 Westmead have been decided?
Of the 26 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 18 have a decision (2 recorded as approved, 16 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Westmead?
Applications for Westmead are lodged with Cumberland Council and City of Parramatta Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.