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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.

  1. 9
    Oct
  2. 8
    Nov
  3. 13
    Dec
  4. 2
    Jan
  5. 16
    Feb
  6. 12
    Mar
  7. 13
    Apr
  8. 11
    May
  9. 10
    Jun
  10. 10
    Jul
  11. 10
    Aug
  12. 12
    Sep

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Withdrawn or not accepted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.

  • 290 Morish Street

    Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 May 2026 · 4 dwellings · $500K–$1M

  • 210 Pell Lane

    Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Moveable dwelling

    In progress

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M

  • 53 Argent Street

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 14 Lawton Street

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 291 Gossan Street

    Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    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.

  • 712 Argent Street

    Shed, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home

    In progress

    New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 235 Hebbard Street

    Shed, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 74 Wickes Street

    Shed, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 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…

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 82 Ryan Street

    Shed, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 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

    In progress

    Other & change of use · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 26 Allendale Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Modification

  • 224 Duff Street

    Shed, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 131 Wills Street

    Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 408 Williams Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026

  • 105 Nicholls Street

    Shed, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 105 Nicholls Street

    Erection of a new structure, Fences

    In progress

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 8 Crystal Street

    Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification

  • 154-156 Patton Street

    Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Animal care premises, Hours…

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 40 Cobalt Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport, Minor…

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 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…

    Withdrawn

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 326 Iodide Street

    Shed, Erection of a new structure, General industry

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 458 Crystal Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 95 Brown Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 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…

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 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…

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Aug 2026

  • 539 Chapple Street

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 53 Argent Street

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 276 Clarke Street

    Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification

  • 270 Garnet Street

    Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Recreation facility…

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification

  • 711 Williams Street

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 26-36 Oxide Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification

  • 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

    Determined

    Other & change of use · Lodged 14 July 2026

  • 334 Morgan Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification

  • 637 Lane Street

    Subdivision

    Determined

    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.