Development applications in South Bowenfels, NSW 2790
14 development applications were lodged for properties in South Bowenfels 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
14
incl. 1 modifications
Decided
9
5 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
301
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$106.3M
across 12 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
- 0Dec
- 2Jan
- 5Feb
- 1Mar
- 0Apr
- 0May
- 1Jun
- 0Jul
- 2Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
13 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses5
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Granny flats1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 14 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 9
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 5
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
33 Magpie Hollow Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · 201 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
4 Col Drewe Drive
Shop top housing, Food and drink premise, Shop, Co-living, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 46 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
3D Kirkley Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Kirkley Street
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 Gunners Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in South Bowenfels, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
4 Col Drewe Drive
Shop top housing, Food and drink premise, Shop, Co-living, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 46 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
5 Amber Grove
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
4 Col Drewe Drive
Shop top housing, Food and drink premise, Shop, Co-living, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · 46 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
3D Kirkley Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Kirkley Street
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
18 Surveyors Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
16 Gunners Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
33 Magpie Hollow Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · Modification
- Determined
71 Mckanes Falls Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 Feb 2026
- Determined
125 Mckanes Falls Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Gunners Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
33 Magpie Hollow Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · 201 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
1A Col Drewe Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Gunners Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 Heritage Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 Sept 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
111 Old Bathurst Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 5 Aug 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
2 Lilac Place
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Gunners Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Settlers Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
6 Stockade Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Robinia Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Bowen Chase
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Mar 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13 Woodlands Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
31 Robinia Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Jan 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
33 Magpie Hollow Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 Jan 2025 · Modification
- Determined
5 Settlers Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Dec 2024 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
28 Gunners Close
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Dec 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
27 Gunners Close
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 Nov 2024 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
44 Kirkley Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 Nov 2024
- Determined
23 Gunners Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 Oct 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
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 South Bowenfels: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in South Bowenfels in the last 12 months?
14 development applications were lodged for properties in South Bowenfels from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in South Bowenfels?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (5), apartments & townhouses (3), pools, sheds, garages & decks (2).
How many new homes are proposed in South Bowenfels?
Applications lodged in South Bowenfels in the last 12 months propose 301 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 South Bowenfels have been decided?
Of the 14 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 9 have a decision (9 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in South Bowenfels?
Applications for South Bowenfels are lodged with Lithgow City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.