Development applications in Orange, NSW 2800
347 development applications were lodged for properties in Orange 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
347
incl. 91 modifications
Decided
273
47 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
119
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$197.1M
across 221 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.
- 25Oct
- 29Nov
- 21Dec
- 24Jan
- 32Feb
- 29Mar
- 30Apr
- 42May
- 29Jun
- 29Jul
- 33Aug
- 24Sep
What is being proposed
256 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions72
- New houses53
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks42
- Commercial, industrial & community38
- Subdivisions20
- Other & change of use11
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached8
- Granny flats7
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Demolition only2
Where applications stand
Status of the 347 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 273
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 27
- In progress
- 47
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.
- In progress
91 Northern Distributor Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 46 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
29 Jubilee Avenue
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
21 Honeyman Drive
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Group home (permanent)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
2 Mallard Way
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
73 Scarborough Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Orange, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
326 Anson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
137-145 Molong Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 8 dwellings · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
41 Dalton Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Hot water…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
47 Farrell Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
41 Dalton Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Hot water…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
31 Covelli Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
10 Brushbox Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
33 Kanzi Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
80 Cecil Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
5154 Mitchell Highway
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
10 Hamer Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
1701 Forest Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
135 Sale Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
126-128 Summer Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
3 Wollemi Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Sept 2026
- In progress
1 Darter Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
86 Summer Street
Advertising and signage, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
125 Edward Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
7 Catania Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
7 Yackerboon Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
26 Sullivan Circuit
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
31 Covelli Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
50 Bletchington Street
Erection of a new structure, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
80 Gorman Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
154 Peisley Street
Advertising and signage, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Building identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
19 Woodward Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
88 Anson Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
42 Clearview Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
75 Kite Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Medical centre, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
187 Canobolas Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Orange City Council, Cabonne Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Orange: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Orange in the last 12 months?
347 development applications were lodged for properties in Orange from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 91 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 42 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Orange?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (72), new houses (53), pools, sheds, garages & decks (42).
How many new homes are proposed in Orange?
Applications lodged in Orange in the last 12 months propose 119 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 Orange have been decided?
Of the 347 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 273 have a decision (273 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 47 are still in progress and 27 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Orange?
Applications for Orange are lodged with Orange City Council and Cabonne Shire Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.