Development applications in Forbes, NSW 2871

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

Latest council activity: 17 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

117

incl. 16 modifications

Decided

31 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$18.1M

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.

10
Oct
10
Nov
8
Dec
10
Jan
8
Feb
14
Mar
1
Apr
12
May
8
Jun
14
Jul
13
Aug
9
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Alterations & additions31
Pools, sheds, garages & decks19
Commercial, industrial & community15
New houses14
Subdivisions11
Dual occupancy & semi-detached6
Other & change of use4
Apartments & townhouses1

Where applications stand

Status of the 117 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 78
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 8
In progress: 31

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.

16 Bathurst Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Fences, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
Determined
New houses · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
21 Queen Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
7 Osprey Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
2 Olympic Street
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Residential…
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
21 Grenfell Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M

Most recent applications

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

29-31 Browne Street
Erection of a new structure, Community health service facility, Community facility, Infrastructure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
54 Calarie Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
428 Newell Highway
Erection of a new structure, Electricity generating facility (non-solar or wind)
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
28-36 Johnson Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Other & change of use · Lodged 8 Sept 2026
14 Bridge Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Other & change of use · Lodged 7 Sept 2026
7 Osprey Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
14 Bartley Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
348 Calarie Road
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Minor…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
35 Mcdonnell Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
56-58 Bedgerabong Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
108 Flint Street
Attached dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
193 River Road
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
U 2 22-34 Parkes Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Car park
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
11-13 Harold Street
Signage, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Air-conditioning units, Minor building…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
46 Darby Munro Drive
Industrial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Air transport premises
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Aug 2026
319 Calarie Road
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026
9 Oak Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
23 Clement Street
Erection of a new structure, Infrastructure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
41-45 Templar Street
Erection of a new structure, Footpaths - outdoor dining
In progress
Other & change of use · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
192 Back Yamma Road
Composting facilities and works, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Other & change of use · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · Modification
239-241 Edward Street
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Modification
6 William Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
57 Ferry Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
80 Farrand Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
3 Cottons Lane
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
37 Little Wambat Street
Subdivision, Dual occupancy (detached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
6 Nancye Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
151 Daroobalgie Road
Temporary building, structure or use, Infrastructure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K
53 Mcdonnell Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
1 Parkes Road
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $100K–$500K

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

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Development in Forbes: frequently asked questions

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

117 development applications were lodged for properties in Forbes from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 16 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 14 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Forbes?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (31), pools, sheds, garages & decks (19), commercial, industrial & community (15).

How many new homes are proposed in Forbes?

Applications lodged in Forbes in the last 12 months propose 23 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 Forbes have been decided?

Of the 117 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 78 have a decision (78 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 31 are still in progress and 8 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Forbes?

Applications for Forbes are lodged with Forbes Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.