Development applications in Broken Hill, NSW 2880
126 development applications were lodged for properties in Broken Hill 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
126
incl. 22 modifications
Decided
105
12 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
19
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$20.7M
across 85 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.
- 9Oct
- 8Nov
- 13Dec
- 2Jan
- 16Feb
- 12Mar
- 13Apr
- 11May
- 10Jun
- 10Jul
- 10Aug
- 12Sep
What is being proposed
104 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks33
- Alterations & additions20
- Commercial, industrial & community20
- New houses12
- Other & change of use7
- Subdivisions6
- Demolition only4
- Apartments & townhouses2
Where applications stand
Status of the 126 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 105
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 9
- In progress
- 12
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
290 Morish Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 May 2026 · 4 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
210 Pell Lane
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Moveable dwelling
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
53 Argent Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
14 Lawton Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
291 Gossan Street
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Broken Hill, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
712 Argent Street
Shed, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
235 Hebbard Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
74 Wickes Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
217 Oxide Street
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 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
82 Ryan Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
21 Silver Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Respite day care centre
Other & change of use · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 Allendale Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
224 Duff Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
131 Wills Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
408 Williams Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026
- Determined
105 Nicholls Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
105 Nicholls Street
Erection of a new structure, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Crystal Street
Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
154-156 Patton Street
Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Animal care premises, Hours…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
40 Cobalt Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport, Minor…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
16 Kanandah Road
Entertainment facility, Temporary building, structure or use, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
326 Iodide Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
458 Crystal Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
95 Brown Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
360 Wolfram Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Mobile food and drink outlet, Food and drink premise, Take away food and…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
324-330 Argent Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Retail Premise, Specialised…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Aug 2026
- Determined
539 Chapple Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
53 Argent Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
276 Clarke Street
Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
270 Garnet Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Recreation facility…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
711 Williams Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
26-36 Oxide Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
87 Gaffney Lane
Home business, 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 14 July 2026
- Determined
334 Morgan Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
637 Lane Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Broken Hill City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Broken Hill: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Broken Hill in the last 12 months?
126 development applications were lodged for properties in Broken Hill from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 22 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 16 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Broken Hill?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (33), alterations & additions (20), commercial, industrial & community (20).
How many new homes are proposed in Broken Hill?
Applications lodged in Broken Hill in the last 12 months propose 19 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 Broken Hill have been decided?
Of the 126 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 105 have a decision (105 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 12 are still in progress and 9 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Broken Hill?
Applications for Broken Hill are lodged with Broken Hill City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.