Development applications in Sandy Hollow, NSW 2333
11 development applications were lodged for properties in Sandy Hollow 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
11
incl. 1 modifications
Decided
8
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
6
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.1M
across 10 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.
- 0Oct
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 0Mar
- 1Apr
- 0May
- 1Jun
- 2Jul
- 2Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
10 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses6
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Subdivisions2
Where applications stand
Status of the 11 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 8
- 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- Withdrawn or not accepted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.
- Determined
511 Richmond Grove Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
151 Goulburn Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1559 Golden Highway
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
1635 Merriwa Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
155 Goulburn Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 16 applications lodged in Sandy Hollow, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
155 Goulburn Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1607 Merriwa Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
12 Goulburn Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1635 Merriwa Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
511 Richmond Grove Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
153 Goulburn Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
155 Goulburn Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Moveable dwelling
New houses · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
511 Richmond Grove Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
151 Goulburn Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1559 Golden Highway
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
151 Goulburn Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1639 Merriwa Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 24 Apr 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
511 Richmond Grove Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Electricity generating…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Apr 2025 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
1607 Merriwa Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 31 July 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
511 Richmond Grove Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Electricity generating…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Apr 2024 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
20 Honey Lane
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 5 Jan 2024 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Muswellbrook Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Sandy Hollow market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Sandy Hollow.
Sales
Recently sold in Sandy Hollow
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Sandy Hollow.
Development in Sandy Hollow: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Sandy Hollow in the last 12 months?
11 development applications were lodged for properties in Sandy Hollow from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 2 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Sandy Hollow?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (6), pools, sheds, garages & decks (2), subdivisions (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Sandy Hollow?
Applications lodged in Sandy Hollow in the last 12 months propose 6 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 Sandy Hollow have been decided?
Of the 11 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 8 have a decision (8 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 Sandy Hollow?
Applications for Sandy Hollow are lodged with Muswellbrook Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.