Development applications in Zetland, NSW 2017

62 development applications were lodged for properties in Zetland from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 15 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 45 modifications

Decided

10 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$10.5M

across 14 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.

6
Oct
2
Nov
5
Dec
5
Jan
4
Feb
6
Mar
5
Apr
7
May
7
Jun
7
Jul
8
Aug
0
Sep

What is being proposed

17 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Alterations & additions8
Commercial, industrial & community5
Apartments & townhouses2
New houses1
Subdivisions1

Where applications stand

Status of the 62 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 47
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 5
In progress: 10

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.

15-17 Merton Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · 8 dwellings · $5M–$20M
1 Hansard Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
73 Portman Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
922 Elizabeth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
905 South Dowling Street
Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $100K–$500K

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Zetland, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

130 Joynton Avenue
Residential flat building, Shop top housing, Restaurant or cafe, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise, Take…
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Modification
527 Botany Road
Advertising and signage, Office Premise
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
922 Elizabeth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
900 Elizabeth Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
130 Joynton Avenue
Residential flat building, Shop top housing, Restaurant or cafe, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise, Take…
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Modification
37 Tilford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
25 Geddes Avenue
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
905 South Dowling Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Modification
905 South Dowling Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 31 July 2026 · Modification
905 South Dowling Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Modification
905 South Dowling Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · Modification
130 Joynton Avenue
Residential flat building, Shop top housing, Restaurant or cafe, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise, Take…
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 July 2026 · Modification
6 Tweed Place
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · Modification
905 South Dowling Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Modification
73 Portman Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
905 South Dowling Street
Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
13 Merton Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
13 Merton Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
108 Epsom Road
Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 June 2026 · Under $100K
2A Defries Avenue
Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
130 Joynton Avenue
Residential flat building, Shop top housing, Restaurant or cafe, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise, Take…
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 June 2026 · Modification
905 South Dowling Street
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 1 June 2026 · Modification
25A Tilford Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under $100K
25 Tilford Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 May 2026 · Under $100K
130 Joynton Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Secondary road
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 21 May 2026 · Modification
130 Joynton Avenue
Residential flat building, Shop top housing, Restaurant or cafe, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise, Take…
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 May 2026 · Modification
2A Defries Avenue
Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
905 South Dowling Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 12 May 2026 · Modification
905 South Dowling Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Modification
1 Hansard Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M

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 Zetland: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Zetland in the last 12 months?

62 development applications were lodged for properties in Zetland from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 45 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 8 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Zetland?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (8), commercial, industrial & community (5), apartments & townhouses (2).

How many new homes are proposed in Zetland?

Applications lodged in Zetland in the last 12 months propose 11 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 Zetland have been decided?

Of the 62 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 47 have a decision (47 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 10 are still in progress and 5 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Zetland?

Applications for Zetland are lodged with Council of the City of Sydney. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.