Development applications in Bowral, NSW 2576
104 development applications were lodged for properties in Bowral 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
104
incl. 26 modifications
Decided
65
30 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
53
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$129.4M
across 66 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.
- 7Oct
- 4Nov
- 8Dec
- 7Jan
- 7Feb
- 7Mar
- 7Apr
- 7May
- 20Jun
- 12Jul
- 6Aug
- 12Sep
What is being proposed
78 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions27
- New houses13
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks11
- Commercial, industrial & community10
- Granny flats4
- Subdivisions4
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Other & change of use3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Demolition only1
Where applications stand
Status of the 104 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 64
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 9
- In progress
- 30
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.
- In progress
74 Kangaloon Road
Demolition, Seniors housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 18 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
452 Moss Vale Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · 11 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
80 Kangaloon Road
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
29 Kimberley Drive
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential…
Granny flats · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
28 St Clair Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Bowral, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
33 Charlton Close
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
8 Kiama Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
16 Cutter Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
10-32 Oxleys Hill Road
Shed, Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
28 St Clair Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
24 Glebe Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
9 Church Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
12 Bloomfield Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
12 Cypress Parade
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Seniors housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 7 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
8 Railway Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
4 Bloomfield Close
Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
17 Inverness Place
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
81 Bowral Street
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 5 dwellings · Modification
- In progress
16 Cutter Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Shepherd Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Driveways and…
New houses · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
61 Isabella Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
21 Shepherd Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
8 Kiama Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
Shepherd Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
351 Centennial Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
60 Shepherd Street
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
2 Queen Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
66 Mount Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
48 Shepherd Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
8 Railway Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
28 St Clair Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
8 Kiama Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
24 Glebe Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 12 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
325-327 Bong Bong Street
Small bar, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Approved
11 Evans Lane
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Wingecarribee Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Bowral: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Bowral in the last 12 months?
104 development applications were lodged for properties in Bowral from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 26 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 20 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Bowral?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (27), new houses (13), pools, sheds, garages & decks (11).
How many new homes are proposed in Bowral?
Applications lodged in Bowral in the last 12 months propose 53 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 Bowral have been decided?
Of the 104 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 65 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 64 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 30 are still in progress and 9 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Bowral?
Applications for Bowral are lodged with Wingecarribee Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.