Development applications in Lawson, NSW 2783
33 development applications were lodged for properties in Lawson 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
33
incl. 7 modifications
Decided
17
9 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
7
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$13.7M
across 19 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
- 2Nov
- 2Dec
- 2Jan
- 2Feb
- 3Mar
- 2Apr
- 4May
- 4Jun
- 2Jul
- 6Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
26 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions7
- New houses6
- Commercial, industrial & community5
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Subdivisions3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 33 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 17
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 7
- In progress
- 9
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
29 Honour Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
52 Queens Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
27 Honour Avenue
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Werona Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
58 Henry Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Lawson, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
9 San Jose Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
27 Mary Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
3 Wide View Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
45 Flinders Street
Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
29 Honour Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
41 Hay Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
27 Honour Avenue
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
52 Queens Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
58 Henry Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
52 Queens Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
45 Flinders Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 21 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
15 Hughes Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
12 San Jose Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
30-34 Flinders Street
Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
7 Honour Avenue
Neighbourhood shop, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
8 New Street
Office Premise, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Great Western Highway
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
30 San Jose Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
41 Hay Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
92 Honour Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
12 San Jose Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
12 Waratah Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
23 Cataract Street
Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
25 Lee Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
28 View Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
21 Stephen Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
48 Sayers Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Livingstone Street
Demolition, Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5A Mary Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
42-44 Park Street
Advertising and signage, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Blue Mountains City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Lawson: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Lawson in the last 12 months?
33 development applications were lodged for properties in Lawson from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Lawson?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (7), new houses (6), commercial, industrial & community (5).
How many new homes are proposed in Lawson?
Applications lodged in Lawson 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 Lawson have been decided?
Of the 33 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 17 have a decision (17 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 9 are still in progress and 7 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Lawson?
Applications for Lawson are lodged with Blue Mountains City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.