Development applications in Emu Heights, NSW 2750
12 development applications were lodged for properties in Emu Heights 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
12
incl. 2 modifications
Decided
10
1 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$2.3M
across 9 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.
- 2Oct
- 2Nov
- 0Dec
- 0Jan
- 2Feb
- 2Mar
- 0Apr
- 2May
- 0Jun
- 2Jul
- 0Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
10 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions5
- New houses3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
Where applications stand
Status of the 12 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 10
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 1
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
3 Riverside Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Greenhaven Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4 Ambler Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
87 Wedmore Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
29 Dartmoor Circuit
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 May 2026 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Emu Heights, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
3 Riverside Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Outlook Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Dartmoor Circuit
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
5 Dempsey Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
4 Ambler Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
87 Wedmore Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 Greenhaven Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 Matthews Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Skyros Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
37 Gosling Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Balaclava Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Riverside Road
Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
5 10 Bromley Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Sept 2025
- Determined
3 Outlook Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
16 Inkerman Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Pathways and paving…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 June 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
1 Tarpan Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 31 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
1 Tarpan Place
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 31 May 2025
- Determined
21 Greenhaven Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4 Skyros Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 May 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
29 Wedmore Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
1 Riverbank Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Mar 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
22 Dempsey Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Dec 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
50 Greenhaven Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Nov 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
6 Salerno Close
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
16 Inkerman Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Pathways and paving…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4 Skyros Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Hessel Place
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Aug 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Alma Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Aug 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
45 Wedmore Road
Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 July 2024 · 2 dwellings
- Determined
34 Inkerman Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 June 2024 · Under $100K
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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Development in Emu Heights: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Emu Heights in the last 12 months?
12 development applications were lodged for properties in Emu Heights from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 2 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 2 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Emu Heights?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (5), new houses (3), pools, sheds, garages & decks (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Emu Heights?
Applications lodged in Emu Heights in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 Emu Heights have been decided?
Of the 12 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 10 have a decision (10 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 1 is still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Emu Heights?
Applications for Emu Heights are lodged with Penrith City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.