Development applications in Penrith, NSW 2750
92 development applications were lodged for properties in Penrith 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
92
incl. 21 modifications
Decided
41
35 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2,006
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.3B
across 47 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.
- 8Oct
- 2Nov
- 9Dec
- 7Jan
- 11Feb
- 8Mar
- 12Apr
- 10May
- 4Jun
- 10Jul
- 6Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
71 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community33
- Subdivisions8
- Alterations & additions7
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks6
- Apartments & townhouses5
- Granny flats3
- New houses3
- Other & change of use3
- Demolition only2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Where applications stand
Status of the 92 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 41
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 16
- In progress
- 35
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
164 Station Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Controlled access road
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1,995 dwellings · $100M+
- In progress
64 Lethbridge Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 May 2026 · 4 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
33 Lemongrove Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
35B Robert Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 12 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
23 The Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Penrith, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
159 Derby Street
Erection of a new structure, Health services facility, Health Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
5 Lethbridge Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
13 122 Station Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Take away food and drink
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
125A Mulgoa Road
Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise, Residential Accommodation
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $100M+ · Modification
- In progress
569-595 High Street
Advertising and signage, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
164 Station Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Controlled access road
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1,995 dwellings · $100M+
- In progress
569-595 High Street
Restaurant or cafe, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Outdoor dining - general
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
15-17 Leland Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8 Peachtree Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Aug 2026
- In progress
4-5 Cassola Place
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
38 Robert Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Group home, Hours of operation and trading
Demolition only · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
172 Lord Sheffield Circuit
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Business identification sign, Recreation facility…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 July 2026 · $5M–$20M
- In progress
128 Stafford Street
Shop top housing, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- In progress
3 Nepean Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
104 Derby Street
Business premises, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
15-17 Leland Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 July 2026
- In progress
15-17 Leland Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 July 2026
- In progress
65 Union Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
32 Bruce Neale Drive
Business premises, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
94-98 Nepean Avenue
Home occupation, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026
- Determined
43 Castlereagh Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
94-98 Nepean Avenue
Home occupation, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 June 2026
- In progress
351 High Street
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 June 2026 · Modification
- In progress
42 Peachtree Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 June 2026
- In progress
2115-2131 Castlereagh Road
Artisan food and drink industry, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Modification
- Determined
84 Cox Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
64 Lethbridge Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 May 2026 · 4 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
1 Premiership Close
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 May 2026 · 76 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Withdrawn
26 Camden Street
General industry, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 May 2026
- Determined
129 Coreen Avenue
Industrial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 May 2026 · $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 Penrith: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Penrith in the last 12 months?
92 development applications were lodged for properties in Penrith from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 21 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 12 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Penrith?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (33), subdivisions (8), alterations & additions (7).
How many new homes are proposed in Penrith?
Applications lodged in Penrith in the last 12 months propose 2,006 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 Penrith have been decided?
Of the 92 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 41 have a decision (41 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 35 are still in progress and 16 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Penrith?
Applications for Penrith are lodged with Penrith City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.