Development applications in Castlereagh, NSW 2749

16 development applications were lodged for properties in Castlereagh from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 25 Aug 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 5 modifications

Decided

5 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$5.1M

across 8 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.

0
Oct
0
Nov
3
Dec
0
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
0
Sep

What is being proposed

11 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Alterations & additions3
Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
Commercial, industrial & community2
Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
New houses1
Other & change of use1

Where applications stand

Status of the 16 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 7
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 4
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.

116 East Wilchard Road
Farm buildings, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Swimming pool
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
223-227 Hinxman Road
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Fences
Determined
New houses · Lodged 24 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
85-91 Sheredan Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
335-371 Devlin Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
42-48 Isaac Smith Road
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · Under $100K

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Castlereagh, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

152-172 Rickards Road
Farm buildings, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
39-51 Devlin Road
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Modification
29-33 Sheredan Road
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Modification
93-99 Devlin Road
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Withdrawn
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
224-230 Hinxman Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K
42-48 Isaac Smith Road
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
259 West Wilchard Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
85-91 Sheredan Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
335-371 Devlin Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
39-51 Devlin Road
Subdivision
Withdrawn
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · Modification
336-342 Hinxman Road
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 11 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
42-48 Isaac Smith Road
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
1023-1027 Castlereagh Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
223-227 Hinxman Road
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Fences
Determined
New houses · Lodged 24 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
55 Keech Road
Farm buildings, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
116 East Wilchard Road
Farm buildings, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Swimming pool
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
185-197 Church Lane
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 22 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
132 Rickards Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 July 2025 · Under $100K
151-157 West Wilchard Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
New houses · Lodged 16 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
231-257 Church Lane
Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 July 2025 · Under $100K
1046 Castlereagh Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 1 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · Modification
278-286 Hinxman Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
Withdrawn
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
94-104 Sheredan Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2025 · Under $100K
264 Devlin Road
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 June 2025 · Under $100K
107-111 Sheredan Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
New houses · Lodged 23 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
201-207 Devlin Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Demolition only · Lodged 13 May 2025 · $500K–$1M
263-271 Devlin Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 11 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
107-111 Sheredan Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
New houses · Lodged 9 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
136-137 West Wilchard Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Feb 2025 · $100K–$500K
224-230 Hinxman Road
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Fences, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 Jan 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification

Application details as published by Penrith City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Castlereagh market data

Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Castlereagh.

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Recently sold in Castlereagh

What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Castlereagh.

Development in Castlereagh: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Castlereagh in the last 12 months?

16 development applications were lodged for properties in Castlereagh from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 3 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Castlereagh?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (3), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3), commercial, industrial & community (2).

How many new homes are proposed in Castlereagh?

Applications lodged in Castlereagh in the last 12 months propose 2 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 Castlereagh have been decided?

Of the 16 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 7 have a decision (7 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Castlereagh?

Applications for Castlereagh are lodged with Penrith City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.