Development applications in Emu Plains, NSW 2750
34 development applications were lodged for properties in Emu Plains 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
34
incl. 10 modifications
Decided
24
8 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
4
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$21.7M
across 22 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.
- 4Oct
- 2Nov
- 5Dec
- 1Jan
- 1Feb
- 3Mar
- 3Apr
- 2May
- 6Jun
- 2Jul
- 1Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
24 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions9
- Commercial, industrial & community6
- New houses4
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
- Apartments & townhouses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 34 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 24
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 8
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
91 Forbes Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
29 Cary Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
63 Yodalla Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
4 Emily Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
134-140 Old Bathurst Road
Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $5M–$20M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Emu Plains, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
8 Nepean Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
61 Russell Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
158-164 Old Bathurst Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
142 Old Bathurst Road
Warehouse or distribution centre, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
14 York Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
26 Troy Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
134-140 Old Bathurst Road
Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
1-3 Emerald Street
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 147 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
8 Mclean Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
16 Emerald Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
9 Railway Street
Industrial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
63 Yodalla Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
91 Forbes Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
134-140 Old Bathurst Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 May 2026 · Modification
- Determined
80 Nepean Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
71 Great Western Highway
Restaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1-3 Emerald Street
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · 147 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
158-164 Old Bathurst Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · Modification
- Determined
36 Troy Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Westbank Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
6 Park Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
1 Westbank Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Bellbrook Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
293 Great Western Highway
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1-3 Emerald Street
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1-9 Lamrock Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Car park
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
170 Russell Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
83 Sheppard Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
29 Gough Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
15 Mclean Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $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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Development in Emu Plains: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Emu Plains in the last 12 months?
34 development applications were lodged for properties in Emu Plains from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 10 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Emu Plains?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (9), commercial, industrial & community (6), new houses (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Emu Plains?
Applications lodged in Emu Plains in the last 12 months propose 4 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 Emu Plains have been decided?
Of the 34 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 24 have a decision (24 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 8 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Emu Plains?
Applications for Emu Plains are lodged with Penrith City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.