Development applications in Howlong, NSW 2643
53 development applications were lodged for properties in Howlong 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
53
incl. 3 modifications
Decided
36
6 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
176
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$17.0M
across 37 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.
- 5Oct
- 7Nov
- 3Dec
- 3Jan
- 6Feb
- 7Mar
- 6Apr
- 7May
- 2Jun
- 2Jul
- 1Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
50 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks34
- Subdivisions6
- New houses4
- Other & change of use3
- Alterations & additions1
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Commercial, industrial & community1
Where applications stand
Status of the 53 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 36
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 11
- In progress
- 6
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
4500 Riverina Highway
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · 173 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
110-112 Larmer St
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10 William Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
53 Townsend Street
Erection of a new structure, Moveable dwelling, Non-standard Housing
New houses · Lodged 18 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
5527 Riverina Highway
Erection of a new structure, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Howlong, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
40 Townsend Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
51 Kennedy Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
28 Victoria Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
53 Townsend Street
Erection of a new structure, Moveable dwelling, Non-standard Housing
New houses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
28 Victoria Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
136 Howard Court
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
129 Hoddle Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
42-43 Oolong Road
Industrial development, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
129 Hoddle Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
150 Golf Club Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
53 Townsend Street
Erection of a new structure, Moveable dwelling, Non-standard Housing
New houses · Lodged 18 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Melba Court
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
122 Victoria Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
168 Clarke Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 May 2026
- Determined
45 Kennedy Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
119 Hammer Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Pell Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
127 Townsend Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5527 Riverina Highway
Erection of a new structure, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
1 Melba Court
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
41-59 Belmore Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Pell Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
134 Kennedy Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
243-271 Jude Road
Erection of a new structure, Water recycling facility
Other & change of use · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
127 Townsend Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
158 Hoddle Street
Erection of a new structure, Shipping containers
Other & change of use · Lodged 25 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
69 Pell Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
134 Kennedy Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
41 Kennedy Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Sisters Lane
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Federation Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Howlong: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Howlong in the last 12 months?
53 development applications were lodged for properties in Howlong from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 3 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Howlong?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (34), subdivisions (6), new houses (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Howlong?
Applications lodged in Howlong in the last 12 months propose 176 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 Howlong have been decided?
Of the 53 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 36 have a decision (36 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 6 are still in progress and 11 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Howlong?
Applications for Howlong are lodged with Federation Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.