Development applications in Forest Hill, NSW 2651
36 development applications were lodged for properties in Forest Hill 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
36
incl. 6 modifications
Decided
34
2 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
24
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$13.9M
across 30 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
- 3Nov
- 0Dec
- 4Jan
- 2Feb
- 0Mar
- 4Apr
- 5May
- 1Jun
- 9Jul
- 4Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
30 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses24
- Alterations & additions3
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 36 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 34
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 2
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
46 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 Moonah Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10 Silkwood Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Forest Hill, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
14 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
17 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
9 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
304 Braehour Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Rainwater tanks, Manufactured home
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
6 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
20 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
18 Cox Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
31 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
8 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
12 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
28 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
32 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
46 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 Moonah Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
304 Braehour Road
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure, Supporting Development
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Moonah Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Smith Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
43 Brunskill Avenue
Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
34 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
18 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
22 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Blackwood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
22 Flintwood Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Lyons Crescent
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
43 Brunskill Avenue
Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
12 Silkwood Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Silkwood Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 Moonah Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Wagga Wagga City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Forest Hill market data
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Development in Forest Hill: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Forest Hill in the last 12 months?
36 development applications were lodged for properties in Forest Hill from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 9 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Forest Hill?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (24), alterations & additions (3), commercial, industrial & community (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Forest Hill?
Applications lodged in Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill have been decided?
Of the 36 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 34 have a decision (34 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 2 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Forest Hill?
Applications for Forest Hill are lodged with Wagga Wagga City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.