A development application has been submitted for a six-storey residential building with 31 apartments in Northbridge, covering sites on Baringa Road and Nulgarra Street.
Application Lodged For Northbridge Site
The proposal is registered as DA-2026/32 and relates to 1-5 Baringa Road and 3 Nulgarra Street in Northbridge NSW 2063.
The development application was lodged on 27 February 2026 and accepted on 4 March 2026, with the project listed under the residential category for a new multi-unit building.
The application was submitted by Fyve Developments Pty Ltd through the planning system with E-Planning Portal reference PAN-615042.
Proposed Building And Site Works
Plans outline the demolition of existing dwellings and structures across the site before construction begins.
The proposal involves a six-storey residential flat building with a rooftop terrace, containing 31 units. The design also includes two basement levels for car parking, along with tree removal and landscaping works.
The development is classified as integrated development under Section 4.47 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, with additional approval required under Section 90(2) of the Water Management Act 2000.
Design And Local Setting
The project has been designed by WMK Architecture and is located near Northbridge Plaza and the suburb’s village centre.
The design incorporates balconies and terraces intended to extend indoor living areas outward while maintaining visual connections with the surrounding landscape.
Planning documentation indicates the building form and architectural detailing are intended to align with the established residential character of Northbridge while introducing contemporary design elements.
Development Strategy And Recent Activity
The proposal forms part of Fyve Developments’ expanding project pipeline.
The developer has recently pursued other apartment opportunities in Sydney, including a proposal for 19 apartments on Dover Lane and an acquisition in Rose Bay.
Exhibition Period And Next Steps
The consent authority for the proposal is Willoughby City Council, with Water NSW identified as the nominated approval body under the Water Management Act provisions.
The application is currently on public exhibition, with written submissions accepted until 15 April 2026.
Planning documents and supporting materials can be accessed through the council’s development application tracker during the exhibition period.
Published 15-Mar-2026
