Development applications in Muswellbrook, NSW 2333

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

Latest council activity: 18 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

124

incl. 18 modifications

Decided

40 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$31.3M

across 96 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.

10
Oct
7
Nov
6
Dec
10
Jan
8
Feb
15
Mar
5
Apr
9
May
13
Jun
12
Jul
17
Aug
12
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Pools, sheds, garages & decks39
New houses25
Commercial, industrial & community20
Alterations & additions9
Subdivisions5
Demolition only4
Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
Apartments & townhouses1

Where applications stand

Status of the 124 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 75
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 9
In progress: 40

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.

28 Wollombi Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
104 Brook Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
33 Tindale Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
31 Northview Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
96 Wollombi Road
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K

Most recent applications

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

96 Wollombi Road
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
14 Haydon Street
Erection of a new structure, Non-standard Housing
In progress
Other & change of use · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
111 Skellatar Stock Route
Signage, Advertising and signage, Building identification sign, Business identification sign, Supporting Development
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
43 Ford Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
31 Northview Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
29-31 Sydney Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Community facility, Other…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026
28 Wollombi Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
29 Wallarah Road
Erection of a new structure, General industry
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
38 Sunline Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport
In progress
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
14 Stockyard Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
27-29 Maitland Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
20 Dumaresq Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
14 Aberdeen Street
Signage, Advertising and signage
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
20 Wallarah Road
Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
25 Northerly Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
30 Bligh Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
13 Sepoy Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
17 Mahogany Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
39 Skellatar Stock Route
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
104 Brook Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
21 Thomas Mitchell Drive
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Automotive/truck premises…
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
8 Newman Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
1 King Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
93A Hill Street
Demolition, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Demolition only · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
40 Market Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
91 Queen Street
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026
212-216 Queen Street
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
7 Shearer'S Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
24 Bligh Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Minor…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
140 Bridge Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification

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

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Development in Muswellbrook: frequently asked questions

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

124 development applications were lodged for properties in Muswellbrook from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 18 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 17 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Muswellbrook?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (39), new houses (25), commercial, industrial & community (20).

How many new homes are proposed in Muswellbrook?

Applications lodged in Muswellbrook in the last 12 months propose 35 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 Muswellbrook have been decided?

Of the 124 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 75 have a decision (75 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 40 are still in progress and 9 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Muswellbrook?

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