Development applications in Norwest, NSW 2153
34 development applications were lodged for properties in Norwest 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
34
incl. 12 modifications
Decided
19
8 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
29
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$85.3M
across 15 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.
- 3Oct
- 5Nov
- 0Dec
- 2Jan
- 2Feb
- 1Mar
- 3Apr
- 4May
- 4Jun
- 1Jul
- 4Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
22 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community10
- New houses8
- Alterations & additions1
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 34 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 19
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 7
- In progress
- 8
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
89 Windsor Road
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · 24 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
23 Banyan Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
13 Banyan Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
103 Stone Mason Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
12 Aurora Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Norwest, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
40 Solent Circuit
Residential flat building, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 935 dwellings · $100M+ · Modification
- In progress
103 Stone Mason Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
71 Windsor Road
Erection of a new structure, Service station, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M
- In progress
12 Aurora Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
109 Stone Mason Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
109 Stone Mason Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
40-42 Solent Circuit
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
13 Banyan Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
23 Banyan Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
109 Stone Mason Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 31 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
6 Aurora Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
40-42 Solent Circuit
Commercial development, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
3 Columbia Court
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Brookhollow Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, High technology industry, Data centre
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 June 2026 · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
57 Windsor Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 29 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
3 Brookhollow Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, High technology industry, Data centre
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 May 2026 · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Withdrawn
57 Windsor Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 May 2026 · 29 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
34 Brookhollow Avenue
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
40-42 Solent Circuit
Restaurant or cafe, Business premises, Medical centre, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Modification
- Determined
69 Windsor Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
40-42 Solent Circuit
Medical centre, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Brookhollow Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, High technology industry, Data centre
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
Banyan Avenue
Signage, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Advertising structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Spurway Drive
Erection of a new structure, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
3 Brookhollow Avenue
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · $20M–$100M
- Withdrawn
7 Maitland Place
Office Premise, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
Mackillop Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · Modification
- Determined
40-42 Solent Circuit
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
8 Maitland Place
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 4 Nov 2025
- Determined
40 Solent Circuit
Signage, Restaurant or cafe, Business premises, Medical centre, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Nov 2025 · Modification
Application details as published by The Hills Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
Suburb profile
Norwest market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Norwest.
Sales
Recently sold in Norwest
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Norwest.
Development in Norwest: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Norwest in the last 12 months?
34 development applications were lodged for properties in Norwest from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 12 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Norwest?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (10), new houses (8), alterations & additions (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Norwest?
Applications lodged in Norwest in the last 12 months propose 29 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 Norwest have been decided?
Of the 34 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 19 have a decision (19 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 8 are still in progress and 7 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Norwest?
Applications for Norwest are lodged with The Hills Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.