Development applications in Cowra, NSW 2794
96 development applications were lodged for properties in Cowra 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
96
incl. 23 modifications
Decided
73
18 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
24
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$20.8M
across 62 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.
- 5Oct
- 7Nov
- 8Dec
- 10Jan
- 12Feb
- 8Mar
- 11Apr
- 4May
- 4Jun
- 11Jul
- 11Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
73 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks21
- Commercial, industrial & community17
- Alterations & additions12
- New houses11
- Subdivisions5
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Other & change of use2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Demolition only1
- Granny flats1
Where applications stand
Status of the 96 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 73
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 5
- In progress
- 18
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
2 Hillside Terrace
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · 8 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7 Vineyard Drive
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
25 Lee Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Amie Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
18 Shepherd Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Cowra, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
29 Fishburn Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
54 Waratah Street
Commercial development, Erection of a new structure, Storage premises, Self storage units
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
547 Stoney Hill Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
246 Kangaroo Flat Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026
- In progress
17 Carleton Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
20 Lynch Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
18 Shepherd Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
96 Dorset Lane
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
59 Kendal Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
26 Killara Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
815 Glenlogan Siding Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
159 Kangaroo Flat Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
Mid Western Highway
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
11 Kollas Drive
Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Service station, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
53 Vaux Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
Willowvale Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
67 Hartley Street
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 28 July 2026
- Determined
76 Darling Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
20 Nangar Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
44 Carro Park Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
29 Fishburn Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
99 Military Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
92 Stoney Hill Road
Erection of a new structure, Agriculture
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
110 Young Road
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Vehicle repair station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
48 Hartley Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Recreation area
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
11 Nangar Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 July 2026
- In progress
1 Mulyan Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Shipping containers
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
65 Noonbinna Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
74 Darling Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 29 June 2026
- In progress
12 Richards Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
Application details as published by Cowra Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Cowra: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Cowra in the last 12 months?
96 development applications were lodged for properties in Cowra from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 23 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 12 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Cowra?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (21), commercial, industrial & community (17), alterations & additions (12).
How many new homes are proposed in Cowra?
Applications lodged in Cowra in the last 12 months propose 24 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 Cowra have been decided?
Of the 96 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 73 have a decision (73 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 18 are still in progress and 5 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Cowra?
Applications for Cowra are lodged with Cowra Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.