Development applications in Lightning Ridge, NSW 2834
13 development applications were lodged for properties in Lightning Ridge 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
13
last 12 months
Decided
8
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
6
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$4.2M
across 11 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
- 0Nov
- 2Dec
- 1Jan
- 1Feb
- 1Mar
- 0Apr
- 1May
- 1Jun
- 4Jul
- 0Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
13 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- New houses3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Alterations & additions1
- Apartments & townhouses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 13 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 8
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 3
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
70 Black Prince Drive
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
65 Opal Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Manufactured home, Moveable dwelling, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
38 Fantasia Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
New houses · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Matrix Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
115-121 Pandora Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 23 applications lodged in Lightning Ridge, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Withdrawn
8 Cardinal Road
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
38 Fantasia Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
New houses · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
33 Harlequin Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Empress Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
65 Opal Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Manufactured home, Moveable dwelling, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
11 Morilla Street
Advertising and signage, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
14 Silica Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Matrix Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
25-29 Morilla Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Registered club
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
41 Nettleton Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house
New houses · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Opal Street
Restaurant or cafe, Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Footpaths…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
70 Black Prince Drive
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
115-121 Pandora Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
20346 Castlereagh Highway
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
New houses · Lodged 28 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
25-29 Morilla Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Registered club
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
46 Opal Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 Apr 2025 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
Lightning Ridge
Erection of a new structure, Information and education facility
Other & change of use · Lodged 7 Mar 2025 · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
22 Kaolin Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Sept 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
70 Morilla Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
58 Butterfly Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Other Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 July 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
47 Fantasia Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
New houses · Lodged 13 June 2024 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
142 Pandora Street Lighting Ridge
Erection of a new structure, Caravan park
Other & change of use · Lodged 16 Feb 2024 · Modification
- Determined
39 Gem Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 Oct 2023
Application details as published by Walgett Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Lightning Ridge: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Lightning Ridge in the last 12 months?
13 development applications were lodged for properties in Lightning Ridge from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Lightning Ridge?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (4), new houses (3), dual occupancy & semi-detached (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Lightning Ridge?
Applications lodged in Lightning Ridge in the last 12 months propose 6 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 Lightning Ridge have been decided?
Of the 13 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 8 have a decision (8 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Lightning Ridge?
Applications for Lightning Ridge are lodged with Walgett Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.