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Development applications in Lithgow, NSW 2790

20 development applications were lodged for properties in Lithgow 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

20

incl. 4 modifications

Decided

12

6 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

1

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$9.2M

across 16 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.

  1. 2
    Oct
  2. 0
    Nov
  3. 1
    Dec
  4. 1
    Jan
  5. 3
    Feb
  6. 4
    Mar
  7. 1
    Apr
  8. 2
    May
  9. 2
    Jun
  10. 3
    Jul
  11. 1
    Aug
  12. 0
    Sep

What is being proposed

16 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

  • Alterations & additions5
  • Pools, sheds, garages & decks5
  • Commercial, industrial & community4
  • New houses1
  • Subdivisions1

Where applications stand

Status of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved
0
Determined (outcome not stated)
12
Refused
0
Withdrawn or not accepted
2
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.

  • 36 Cupro Street

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 14 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 15-17 Tank Street

    Hotel or motel accommodation, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Car park, Tourist and visitor accommodation

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 June 2026 · $5M–$20M

  • 1 Union Street

    Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Recreation facility (major)

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M

  • 2 Lithgow Street

    Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Recreation facility (outdoor)

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 128 Hassans Walls Road

    Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Lithgow, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

  • 2 Lithgow Street

    Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Recreation facility (outdoor)

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 11 Donald Street

    Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space

    In progress

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 2 Lithgow Street

    Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Recreation facility (outdoor)

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 222 Main Street

    Subdivision

    In progress

    Subdivisions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 61 Bent Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 June 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 15-17 Tank Street

    Hotel or motel accommodation, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Car park, Tourist and visitor accommodation

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 June 2026 · $5M–$20M

  • 36 Cupro Street

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 14 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 25 Hill Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences, Supporting Development

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 May 2026 · Under $100K

  • 81 Martini Parade

    Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification

  • 19 Wattle Grove

    Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · Under $100K

  • 128 Hassans Walls Road

    Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 76 Cupro Street

    Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Supporting Development

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · Under $100K

  • 81 Martini Parade

    Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)

    Withdrawn

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification

  • 14 Bridge Street

    Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Under $100K

  • 24A Ordnance Avenue

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification

  • 10 Mortlock Close

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · Under $100K

  • 1 Union Street

    Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Recreation facility (major)

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M

  • 2 Roy Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · Under $100K

  • 73 Rifle Parade

    Shed, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 Oct 2025 · Under $100K

  • 140 Mort Street

    Erection of a new structure, Public administration building

    Withdrawn

    Other & change of use · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification

  • 147-149 Mort Street

    Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Sept 2025

  • 283 Main Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2025 · Under $100K

  • 36 Cupro Street

    Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2025 · Under $100K

  • 44 Bent Street

    Subdivision

    Determined

    Subdivisions · Lodged 28 Aug 2025 · Under $100K

  • 58 Rifle Parade

    Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Granny flats · Lodged 21 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 60A Bent Street

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 9 Spring Street

    Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    Withdrawn

    Demolition only · Lodged 12 Aug 2025 · $1M–$5M

  • 36 Cupro Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2025 · Under $100K

  • 23 Cupro Street

    Shed, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 June 2025 · Under $100K

  • 223 Main Street

    Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading

    Withdrawn

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 May 2025 · Under $100K · Modification

Application details as published by Lithgow City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in Lithgow: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Lithgow in the last 12 months?

20 development applications were lodged for properties in Lithgow from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 4 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Lithgow?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (5), pools, sheds, garages & decks (5), commercial, industrial & community (4).

How many new homes are proposed in Lithgow?

Applications lodged in Lithgow in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 Lithgow have been decided?

Of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 12 have a decision (12 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 6 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Lithgow?

Applications for Lithgow are lodged with Lithgow City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.