Development applications in The Oaks, NSW 2570
33 development applications were lodged for properties in The Oaks 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
33
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
26
5 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
7
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$7.3M
across 23 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.
- 3Oct
- 5Nov
- 2Dec
- 0Jan
- 2Feb
- 3Mar
- 2Apr
- 3May
- 1Jun
- 5Jul
- 3Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
28 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks10
- Commercial, industrial & community6
- New houses5
- Alterations & additions2
- Other & change of use2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Granny flats1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 33 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 26
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- 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
38 Burragorang Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
160 Big Hill Road
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
40 Burragorang Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Russell Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
265 Montpelier Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in The Oaks, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
30 Big Hill Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
115 Craigend Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026
- In progress
44 Wedgewood Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
19 William Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Tyrrell Place
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Gaudry Street
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 William Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Torulosa Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
7 Tyrrell Place
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Edward Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Gaudry Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
36 John Street
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
160 Big Hill Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming…
New houses · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
9 Birtle Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
160 Big Hill Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming…
New houses · Lodged 22 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
38 Burragorang Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
6 Marsh Place
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
190 Big Hill Road
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Entertainment associated with…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
40 Burragorang Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
80 Old Oaks Road
Erection of a new structure, Commercial livestock grazing
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
65 Waterfall Creek Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Timothy Lacey Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
871A Montpelier Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
160 Big Hill Road
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
140 Waterfall Creek Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Depot, Truck depot
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Dec 2025
- Determined
120 Silverdale Road
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential…
New houses · Lodged 28 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
30 Big Hill Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
50 Jooriland Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
61 John Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise, Take away food…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Russell Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Wollondilly Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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The Oaks market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in The Oaks.
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Recently sold in The Oaks
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in The Oaks.
Development in The Oaks: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in The Oaks in the last 12 months?
33 development applications were lodged for properties in The Oaks from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in The Oaks?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (10), commercial, industrial & community (6), new houses (5).
How many new homes are proposed in The Oaks?
Applications lodged in The Oaks in the last 12 months propose 7 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 The Oaks have been decided?
Of the 33 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 26 have a decision (26 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in The Oaks?
Applications for The Oaks are lodged with Wollondilly Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.