Development applications in Kelso, NSW 2795
62 development applications were lodged for properties in Kelso 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
62
incl. 11 modifications
Decided
48
13 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
23
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$39.1M
across 46 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.
- 3Oct
- 4Nov
- 5Dec
- 4Jan
- 4Feb
- 7Mar
- 2Apr
- 9May
- 5Jun
- 10Jul
- 6Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
51 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community12
- New houses12
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks12
- Alterations & additions7
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Subdivisions2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Granny flats1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 62 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 48
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 13
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
101 Graham Drive
Multi-dwelling housing, Seniors housing, Independent living units, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 May 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
101 Graham Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
59 Basalt Way
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
59 Basalt Way
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
41 Newlands Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Kelso, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
23 Ignatius Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
148 Gilmour Street
Place of public worship, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Change…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
49 Amber Close
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
49 Brennan Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
58 Mendel Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Gregory Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
154 Gilmour Street
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Fences, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
New houses · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
64 Hampden Park Road
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
12 Bolam Drive
Signage, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Early Education…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
145 Graham Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
2 Gregory Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 July 2026
- Determined
10 Ablett Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 28 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 Boyd Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
39 Basalt Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 17 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
10 French Smith Place
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $20M–$100M
- Determined
14 Federation Drive
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
21 Boyd Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
59 Basalt Way
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
36 Hampden Park Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Automotive/truck premises…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 July 2026
- In progress
59 Basalt Way
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
61 Mcbrien Drive
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Michigan Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 June 2026
- Determined
6 Michigan Road
Commercial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 June 2026
- Determined
74 Ilumba Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Whyalla Circuit
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Vehicle body repair workshop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Charles Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
60 Brennan Drive
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
50 Whyalla Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Water storage facility
Other & change of use · Lodged 18 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
Toronto Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
151 Graham Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 8 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Bathurst Regional Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Kelso: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Kelso in the last 12 months?
62 development applications were lodged for properties in Kelso from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 11 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Kelso?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (12), new houses (12), pools, sheds, garages & decks (12).
How many new homes are proposed in Kelso?
Applications lodged in Kelso 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 Kelso have been decided?
Of the 62 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 48 have a decision (48 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 13 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Kelso?
Applications for Kelso are lodged with Bathurst Regional Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.