Development applications in Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011
24 development applications were lodged for properties in Woolloomooloo 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
24
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
20
1 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
0
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$9.7M
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
- 3Dec
- 2Jan
- 4Feb
- 0Mar
- 1Apr
- 0May
- 4Jun
- 2Jul
- 2Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
19 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions10
- Commercial, industrial & community9
Where applications stand
Status of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 20
- 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- Withdrawn or not accepted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
6 Cowper Wharf Roadway
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
153 Dowling Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
31 Nicholson Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
7 Faucett Lane
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
50-58 Sir John Young Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Backpackers' accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Woolloomooloo, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
7 Faucett Lane
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
7 Faucett Lane
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
L 52-58 William Street
Educational establishment , Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
Se 4 72-80 William Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 William Lane
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
45-47 Crown Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Modification
- Determined
153 Dowling Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
7 Faucett Lane
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
153 Dowling Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
31 Nicholson Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
6 Cowper Wharf Roadway
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Tourist and visitor accommodation
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Feb 2026
- Determined
220 William Street
Restaurant or cafe, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Modification
- Determined
228 Dowling Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
129-129A Cathedral Street
Restaurant or cafe, Commercial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
50-58 Sir John Young Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Backpackers' accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
6 Cowper Wharf Roadway
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
191 Brougham Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
505/6E Cowper Wharf Roadway
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Cowper Wharf Roadway
Temporary building, structure or use, Entertainment associated with existing premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
2D 6D Cowper Wharf Roadway
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
35 Dowling Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
33 47 Brougham Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Broughton Street
Attached dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
L 52-58 William Street
Educational establishment , Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Cowper Wharf Roadway
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Sept 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
9 Corfu Street
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
61-63 Cowper Wharf Roadway
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Service station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
46 Dowling Street
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
L 52-58 William Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
L 52-58 William Street
Educational establishment , Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · $5M–$20M · 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 Woolloomooloo: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Woolloomooloo in the last 12 months?
24 development applications were lodged for properties in Woolloomooloo from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Woolloomooloo?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (10), commercial, industrial & community (9).
How many development applications in Woolloomooloo have been decided?
Of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 20 have a decision (20 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 Woolloomooloo?
Applications for Woolloomooloo are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.