City of Ryde — Development Application Data
Development in City of Ryde moves at a notably measured pace, with applications taking a median 86 days to determine—well above the metropolitan average. The council has processed 3,304 DAs since 2021, with 1,189 lodged in the past year alone, reflecting strong ongoing development activity across the LGA. What stands out is the breadth of project types: while 1,787 applications fall under 'Other' uses, dual occupancies make up 438 applications, followed by alterations and additions at 409. The cost distribution skews substantial, with 1,428 applications valued above $500,000 and 168 exceeding $5 million. Clause 4.6 variations to relax development standards appear in just 4.36% of applications, suggesting most proposals align with existing planning controls or applicants avoid the variation pathway. Whether you're considering a dual occupancy, subdivision, or residential flat building, understanding how your proposal fits within Ryde's established assessment patterns matters. A Plan Advice AI-powered assessment for your City of Ryde property delivers that clarity in seconds.
Development type mix
What people are building in City of Ryde. Ranked by DA volume.
Development cost distribution
Estimated development cost ranges reported on City of Ryde DAs.
City of Ryde DAs — common questions
Answered from this council's own determinations. Where a council has not published a figure, the question is left out rather than guessed.
How many development applications does City of Ryde handle?
Plan Advice holds 3,377 development applications for City of Ryde, 1,222 of them lodged in the last 12 months. The figures on this page are counted from that register, not estimated.
How long does a DA take in City of Ryde?
The median assessment time is 86 days for FY25-26, after a median 6 days to get the application accepted for lodgement. That is the council's own reported figure from the NSW Planning Portal league tables, so it covers every DA they determined — not a sample.
What kinds of development are most common in City of Ryde?
The most frequent application types are dual occupancy (443), alterations & additions (415), subdivision (357).
How often is a clause 4.6 variation used in City of Ryde?
147 applications — 4.35% of the register — sought a clause 4.6 variation to a development standard.
Most recent development applications
Sampled from the NSW Planning Portal open-data feed.
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