Development applications in Blackbutt, NSW 2529
10 development applications were lodged for properties in Blackbutt 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
10
incl. 1 modifications
Decided
9
0 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
8
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.4M
across 8 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
- 4Dec
- 0Jan
- 0Feb
- 0Mar
- 2Apr
- 1May
- 0Jun
- 0Jul
- 1Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
9 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions3
- Apartments & townhouses2
- New houses2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 10 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 9
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 0
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
5A Cockatiel Court
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
6 Potaroo Place
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
31 Westwood Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
31 Westwood Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
26 Mulgara Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Supporting…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 18 applications lodged in Blackbutt, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
8 Pinkwood Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
2 25 Cygnet Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Pinkwood Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
8 Pinkwood Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
31 Westwood Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Potaroo Place
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
31 Westwood Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5A Cockatiel Court
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
26 Mulgara Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Supporting…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Quokka Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
5A Cockatiel Court
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 June 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
15 Honey Eater Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Apr 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Westwood Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Dec 2024 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
50 College Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house
New houses · Lodged 17 July 2024 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Bettong Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 July 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
4 Pinkwood Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 May 2024 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
50 College Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 13 May 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Bettong Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Dec 2023 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Shellharbour City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Blackbutt: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Blackbutt in the last 12 months?
10 development applications were lodged for properties in Blackbutt from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Blackbutt?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (3), apartments & townhouses (2), new houses (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Blackbutt?
Applications lodged in Blackbutt in the last 12 months propose 8 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 Blackbutt have been decided?
Of the 10 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 9 have a decision (9 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 0 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Blackbutt?
Applications for Blackbutt are lodged with Shellharbour City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.