Development applications in Bourke, NSW 2840
17 development applications were lodged for properties in Bourke 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
17
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
11
5 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
9
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$15.8M
across 11 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.
- 3Oct
- 2Nov
- 0Dec
- 1Jan
- 0Feb
- 0Mar
- 2Apr
- 1May
- 2Jun
- 2Jul
- 3Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
12 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Alterations & additions2
- New houses2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 17 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 11
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 5
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
10 Tudor Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 Meek Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 3 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
54 Mertin Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
New houses · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
46 Wortumertie Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
New houses · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9A Gorrell Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $5M–$20M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Bourke, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
59 Mertin Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
23-25 Moculta Street
Signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
3 Meek Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
3 Meek Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
96 Tancred Drive
Erection of a new structure, Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
96 Mitchell Street
Erection of a new structure, Community health service facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
9A Gorrell Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
44 Oxley Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Public administration building
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 June 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
88-92 Anson Street
Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
75 Hope Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Meek Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 3 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9A Gorrell Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Community health service facility, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
46 Wortumertie Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
New houses · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17-29 Darling Street
Seniors housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
1 Meek Street
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · 3 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
54 Mertin Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
New houses · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10 Tudor Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Approved
3 Meek Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
9A Gorrell Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Sept 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Approved
3 Meek Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Sept 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
69A Anson Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
45 Moculta Street
Development Application
Other & change of use · Lodged 15 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
49 Moculta Street
Erection of a new structure, Information and education facility, Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 June 2025 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
16 Mertin Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 24 Mar 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Mertin Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 24 Mar 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
67-69 Mitchell Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Mar 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
95-97 Anson Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 Feb 2025 · 5 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
96 Mitchell Street
Erection of a new structure, Community health service facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 Nov 2024 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
3 Warraweena Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Food and drink premise, Take…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
44 Mitchell Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Registered club
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Oct 2024 · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Bourke Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Bourke: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Bourke in the last 12 months?
17 development applications were lodged for properties in Bourke from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Bourke?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (4), apartments & townhouses (3), alterations & additions (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Bourke?
Applications lodged in Bourke in the last 12 months propose 9 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 Bourke have been decided?
Of the 17 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 11 have a decision (11 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Bourke?
Applications for Bourke are lodged with Bourke Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.