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.
- 2Oct
- 0Nov
- 1Dec
- 1Jan
- 3Feb
- 4Mar
- 1Apr
- 2May
- 2Jun
- 3Jul
- 1Aug
- 0Sep
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- Withdrawn or not accepted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.
- Determined
36 Cupro Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 14 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
15-17 Tank Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Car park, Tourist and visitor accommodation
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 June 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
1 Union Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Recreation facility (major)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
2 Lithgow Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
128 Hassans Walls Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
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.
- In progress
2 Lithgow Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
11 Donald Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
2 Lithgow Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
222 Main Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
61 Bent Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
15-17 Tank Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Car park, Tourist and visitor accommodation
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 June 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
36 Cupro Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 14 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
25 Hill Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
81 Martini Parade
Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
19 Wattle Grove
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
128 Hassans Walls Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
76 Cupro Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
81 Martini Parade
Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
14 Bridge Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
24A Ordnance Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
10 Mortlock Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Union Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Recreation facility (major)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
2 Roy Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
73 Rifle Parade
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
140 Mort Street
Erection of a new structure, Public administration building
Other & change of use · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
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…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Sept 2025
- Determined
283 Main Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
36 Cupro Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
44 Bent Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
58 Rifle Parade
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 21 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
60A Bent Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
9 Spring Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Demolition only · Lodged 12 Aug 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
36 Cupro Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
23 Cupro Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
223 Main Street
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
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.