Development applications in Forest Reefs, NSW 2798
19 development applications were lodged for properties in Forest Reefs 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
19
incl. 4 modifications
Decided
12
1 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
7
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$4.9M
across 10 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.
- 1Oct
- 0Nov
- 0Dec
- 1Jan
- 0Feb
- 5Mar
- 4Apr
- 3May
- 1Jun
- 0Jul
- 2Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
15 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks8
- New houses7
Where applications stand
Status of the 19 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 12
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 6
- 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.
- Determined
41 Burrell Lane
Secondary dwelling, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
18 Holland Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
344 Wattersons Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
134 Long Swamp Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
38 Hillside Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 28 applications lodged in Forest Reefs, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
7 Burrell Lane
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
7 Burrell Lane
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
7 Burrell Lane
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
Errowanbang Road
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
38 Hillside Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
41 Burrell Lane
Secondary dwelling, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
663 Forest Reefs Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Holland Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
66 Eucalyptus Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
663 Forest Reefs Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
41 Burrell Lane
Secondary dwelling, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
14 Hillside Lane
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
639 Tallwood Road
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Aerials…
New houses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
639 Tallwood Road
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Air-conditioning units, Balcony, deck, patio…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
40 Burrell Lane
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
651 Forest Reefs Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
134 Long Swamp Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Long Swamp Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
344 Wattersons Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
207 Long Swamp Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 22 Sept 2025
- Determined
8 Bluett Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 June 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
639 Tallwood Road
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Aerials…
New houses · Lodged 27 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
65 Eucalyptus Close
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
40 Burrell Lane
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Rainwater tanks
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Aug 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
344 Wattersons Lane
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 July 2024
- Determined
8 Long Swamp Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 May 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
570-571 Forest Reefs Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Animal shelters, Change of use…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Mar 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
239 Carbine Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Animal boarding or training…
Other & change of use · Lodged 27 Sept 2023
Application details as published by Blayney Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Forest Reefs: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Forest Reefs in the last 12 months?
19 development applications were lodged for properties in Forest Reefs from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Forest Reefs?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (8), new houses (7).
How many new homes are proposed in Forest Reefs?
Applications lodged in Forest Reefs in the last 12 months propose 7 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 Reefs have been decided?
Of the 19 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 12 have a decision (12 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 1 is still in progress and 6 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Forest Reefs?
Applications for Forest Reefs are lodged with Blayney Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.