Development applications in Portland, NSW 2847
16 development applications were lodged for properties in Portland 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
16
incl. 7 modifications
Decided
13
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
3
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.6M
across 9 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.
- 1Oct
- 1Nov
- 0Dec
- 1Jan
- 4Feb
- 3Mar
- 0Apr
- 1May
- 1Jun
- 1Jul
- 2Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
9 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions3
- New houses3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 16 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 13
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 3
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
955 Pipers Flat Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Martindale Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
703 Portland Cullen Bullen Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
51 Wallerawang Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4 Laurie Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Portland, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
5 Park Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
38 Williwa Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Mobile food and drink outlet, Outdoor dining - general, Food and drink…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
60 Wallerawang Road
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
703 Portland Cullen Bullen Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
23 Williwa Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
203 Portland Sunny Corner Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
90 Limestone Creek Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
38 Williwa Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
23 Williwa Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
3 Martindale Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
25 Park Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
955 Pipers Flat Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
23 Williwa Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
51 Wallerawang Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4 Laurie Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
25 Drumkeen Lane
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
82 Park View Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 12 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
38 Williwa Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
273 Portland Cullen Bullen Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
90 Limestone Creek Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
237B Portland Cullen Bullen Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 Bell Street
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 7 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
38 Williwa Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Mobile food and drink outlet, Outdoor dining - general, Change of use of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 July 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
3 Mary Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
23 Williwa Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 June 2025 · 8 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
23 Lime Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 12 June 2025
- Determined
495 Back Cullen Bullen Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 12 June 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
16 Dulhunty Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
60 Wolgan Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
6-8 Wolgan Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 22 Jan 2025 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Lithgow City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Portland: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Portland in the last 12 months?
16 development applications were lodged for properties in Portland from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Portland?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (3), new houses (3), pools, sheds, garages & decks (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Portland?
Applications lodged in Portland in the last 12 months propose 3 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 Portland have been decided?
Of the 16 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 13 have a decision (13 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Portland?
Applications for Portland are lodged with Lithgow City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.