Development applications in Willoughby, NSW 2068
41 development applications were lodged for properties in Willoughby 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
41
incl. 16 modifications
Decided
25
9 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
36
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$21.8M
across 20 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.
- 1Oct
- 3Nov
- 8Dec
- 5Jan
- 1Feb
- 2Mar
- 4Apr
- 3May
- 2Jun
- 5Jul
- 4Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
25 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions11
- New houses4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Granny flats1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 41 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 25
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 7
- In progress
- 9
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
126 Penshurst Street
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 20 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
126A Penshurst Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · 11 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
25 Oakville Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
90 Sydney Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
35 Sydney Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Willoughby, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
70 Sydney Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
25 Oakville Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
13 Ward Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
174 Mowbray Road
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Subdivisions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
10 Nardoo Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
36 Wyalong Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
443 Willoughby Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
14 Penshurst Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Fences
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 8 dwellings · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
45 Sydney Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
126 Penshurst Street
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 20 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
90 Sydney Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
124 Penshurst Street
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Withdrawn
26 Oakville Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
1 Walter Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
7A Gorman Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
69 Artarmon Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
443 Willoughby Road
Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 May 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
53 High Street
Secondary dwelling, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Granny flats · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Wyalong Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
1A Edward Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
16 Salisbury Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
443 Willoughby Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
45 Sydney Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
193 Mowbray Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9A Sailors Bay Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
25 Cobar Street
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
8 Harris Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Garage, carport or carparking space
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
37 Sydney Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
452 Willoughby Road
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Jan 2026 · 154 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
25 Oakville Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Willoughby City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Willoughby: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Willoughby in the last 12 months?
41 development applications were lodged for properties in Willoughby from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 16 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 8 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Willoughby?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (11), new houses (4), dual occupancy & semi-detached (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Willoughby?
Applications lodged in Willoughby in the last 12 months propose 36 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 Willoughby have been decided?
Of the 41 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 25 have a decision (25 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 9 are still in progress and 7 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Willoughby?
Applications for Willoughby are lodged with Willoughby City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.