Development applications in Parkes, NSW 2870
114 development applications were lodged for properties in Parkes 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
114
incl. 21 modifications
Decided
91
20 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
21
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$15.9M
across 81 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.
- 14Oct
- 9Nov
- 5Dec
- 7Jan
- 12Feb
- 8Mar
- 8Apr
- 10May
- 11Jun
- 6Jul
- 13Aug
- 11Sep
What is being proposed
93 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks36
- Alterations & additions18
- Commercial, industrial & community15
- New houses7
- Subdivisions5
- Other & change of use4
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Granny flats2
- Demolition only1
Where applications stand
Status of the 114 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 91
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 20
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
13 Rosewood Avenue
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Jan 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
33A Rosewood Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · 5 dwellings
- In progress
45 Best Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Fences, Residential…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
Goldrush Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
9 Acacia Circuit
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Parkes, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
29 Reid Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
66-78 Peak Hill Road
Temporary building, structure or use, Market
Other & change of use · Lodged 15 Sept 2026
- In progress
158-176 Clarinda Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Market, Food and drink premise, Recreation area
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026
- In progress
11 Cheney Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
100 Mitchell Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Paterson Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
3 Stokes Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
41-45 Fisher Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
121-123 Clarinda Street
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure, Supporting Development
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
45 Best Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Fences, Residential…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
7 Cheney Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
84 Tanks Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
41 Victoria Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
234 Clarinda Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Specialised Retail Premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Warragrah Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
127C Goldrush Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Moveable dwelling, Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
17 Alder Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Talbot Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
196 Military Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
7172 Eugowra Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9761A Henry Parkes Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Dalley Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Victoria Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Camping ground, Caravan park
Other & change of use · Lodged 4 Aug 2026
- Determined
Hooley Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Camping ground
Other & change of use · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
Cheney Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
10 Downes Crescent
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
3 Stokes Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Rosary Close
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
8 Drummond Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
41-45 Fisher Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Parkes Shire Council, Orange City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Parkes: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Parkes in the last 12 months?
114 development applications were lodged for properties in Parkes from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 21 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 14 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Parkes?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (36), alterations & additions (18), commercial, industrial & community (15).
How many new homes are proposed in Parkes?
Applications lodged in Parkes in the last 12 months propose 21 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 Parkes have been decided?
Of the 114 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 91 have a decision (91 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 20 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Parkes?
Applications for Parkes are lodged with Parkes Shire Council and Orange City Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.