Development applications in Mount Vernon, NSW 2178

19 development applications were lodged for properties in Mount Vernon from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 15 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 7 modifications

Decided

3 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$9.0M

across 12 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
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
4
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
2
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Alterations & additions4
New houses4
Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
Other & change of use1
Subdivisions1

Where applications stand

Status of the 19 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 16
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 0
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.

1 278 Mount Vernon Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Swimming pool…
Determined
New houses · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
100-104 The Appian Way
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming…
Determined
New houses · Lodged 1 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
143 Kerrs Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
In progress
New houses · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
2-10 Bowood Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
9-21 Bowood Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · $100K–$500K

Most recent applications

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

2-10 Bowood Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
160-166 Mount Vernon Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
9-21 Bowood Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
19-105 Capitol Hill Drive
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
136-144 Capitol Hill Drive
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Swimming pool
Determined
New houses · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
100-104 The Appian Way
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming…
Determined
New houses · Lodged 1 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
209 Kerrs Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Other & change of use · Lodged 11 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
160-166 Mount Vernon Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
69 The Appian Way
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
133-142 Kerrs Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
32-34 Belleview Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
159-165 Capitol Hill Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
38 Centennial Court
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
123 Kerrs Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
133-142 Kerrs Road
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
143 Kerrs Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
In progress
New houses · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
2-10 Bowood Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
1 278 Mount Vernon Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Swimming pool…
Determined
New houses · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
38 Centennial Court
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
6-12 Mount Vernon Road
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
322-324 Mount Vernon Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
1B Cressy Road
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 Sept 2025 · Modification
1B Cressy Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 12 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
136-144 Capitol Hill Drive
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Swimming pool
Determined
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
170-178 Mount Vernon Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
19-105 Capitol Hill Drive
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 July 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
142A Mount Vernon Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 11 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
62 Mount Vernon Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 20 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
2-10 Bowood Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 11 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
263-269 Mount Vernon Road
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 4 June 2025 · $100K–$500K

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

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Development in Mount Vernon: frequently asked questions

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

19 development applications were lodged for properties in Mount Vernon from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 4 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Mount Vernon?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (4), new houses (4), pools, sheds, garages & decks (2).

How many new homes are proposed in Mount Vernon?

Applications lodged in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon have been decided?

Of the 19 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 16 have a decision (16 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Mount Vernon?

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