Development applications in Bella Vista, NSW 2153
26 development applications were lodged for properties in Bella Vista 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
26
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
17
8 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
7
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$15.4M
across 16 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
- 1Nov
- 0Dec
- 3Jan
- 1Feb
- 4Mar
- 2Apr
- 2May
- 1Jun
- 4Jul
- 1Aug
- 6Sep
What is being proposed
18 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community7
- New houses7
- Alterations & additions3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 26 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 17
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 8
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
62 Edgewater Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
76 Edgewater Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
43A Brighton Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
82 Edgewater Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
1 Arabella Place
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Bella Vista, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
43A Brighton Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
1 Arabella Place
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
45 Bingara Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
76 Edgewater Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
7 Woodward Terrace
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
29-31 Lexington Drive
Office Premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
57 Free Settlers Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
24-32 Lexington Drive
Restaurant or cafe, Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
24-32 Lexington Drive
Office Premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 July 2026
- Determined
2-6 Norbrik Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
201 14 Lexington Drive
Business premises, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
38 Strangers Creek Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
62 Edgewater Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
21-23 Lexington Drive
Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 May 2026 · Modification
- Determined
76 Edgewater Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
43A Brighton Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
207 5 Celebration Drive
Office Premise, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Brighton Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
82 Edgewater Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
26 Bronzewing Terrace
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 Pine Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
24-32 Lexington Drive
Restaurant or cafe, Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Jan 2026
- Determined
42 Edgewater Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
Ernesta Place
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · Modification
- Determined
13-15 Lexington Drive
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
102 8 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
17-19 Lexington Drive
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Sept 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive
Outdoor dining - general, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Other & change of use · Lodged 15 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
13-23 Mawson Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Transport Infrastructure
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Sept 2025 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
13-23 Mawson Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Other & change of use · Lodged 28 Aug 2025 · $1M–$5M
Application details as published by The Hills Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
Suburb profile
Bella Vista market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Bella Vista.
Sales
Recently sold in Bella Vista
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Bella Vista.
Development in Bella Vista: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Bella Vista in the last 12 months?
26 development applications were lodged for properties in Bella Vista from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Sep 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Bella Vista?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (7), new houses (7), alterations & additions (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Bella Vista?
Applications lodged in Bella Vista in the last 12 months propose 7 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 Bella Vista have been decided?
Of the 26 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 17 have a decision (17 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 8 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Bella Vista?
Applications for Bella Vista are lodged with The Hills Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.