Development applications in Blackheath, NSW 2785
74 development applications were lodged for properties in Blackheath 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
74
incl. 21 modifications
Decided
45
23 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
27
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$15.2M
across 49 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.
- 4Oct
- 3Nov
- 8Dec
- 3Jan
- 8Feb
- 4Mar
- 2Apr
- 9May
- 9Jun
- 8Jul
- 7Aug
- 9Sep
What is being proposed
53 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses22
- Alterations & additions16
- Subdivisions6
- Commercial, industrial & community3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Granny flats2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Where applications stand
Status of the 74 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 2
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 43
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 6
- In progress
- 23
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
180 Wentworth Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
12 Ada Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
22-40 Mount Blackheath Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
6-12 Great Western Highway
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Approved
4 View Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Blackheath, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
27 Godson Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
14-16 Barratt Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
41 Waragil Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
45 Dell Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
121-131 Evans Lookout Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
24 Heath Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
12 Ada Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
65 Cross Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
15 Cleopatra Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026
- In progress
180 Wentworth Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
15 Jubilee Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
121-131 Evans Lookout Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
14 Valley View Road
Demolition, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
6-12 Great Western Highway
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
11 Hat Hill Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
21 Clanwilliam Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
33A Brightlands Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Pathways and paving
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
59 Govetts Leap Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
149 Govetts Leap Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
42 Cross Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
149 Hat Hill Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
33 Waragil Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
22-40 Mount Blackheath Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
180 Station Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
11 Barratt Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
33A Brightlands Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Pathways and paving
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
26 Forest Park Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
57 Leichhardt Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Burton Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
10 Barratt Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 June 2026 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Blue Mountains City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Blackheath: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Blackheath in the last 12 months?
74 development applications were lodged for properties in Blackheath from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 21 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 9 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Blackheath?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (22), alterations & additions (16), subdivisions (6).
How many new homes are proposed in Blackheath?
Applications lodged in Blackheath in the last 12 months propose 27 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 Blackheath have been decided?
Of the 74 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 45 have a decision (2 recorded as approved, 43 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 23 are still in progress and 6 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Blackheath?
Applications for Blackheath are lodged with Blue Mountains City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.