Development applications in Walgett, NSW 2832

24 development applications were lodged for properties in Walgett from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 4 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 6 modifications

Decided

7 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$24.5M

across 15 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.

2
Oct
4
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
0
Feb
5
Mar
2
Apr
0
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
0
Sep

What is being proposed

18 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Commercial, industrial & community8
Subdivisions3
Apartments & townhouses2
New houses2
Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
Demolition only1

Where applications stand

Status of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 16
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 1
In progress: 7

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.

69 Namoi Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
85 Neilly Street
Dual occupancy, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
6560 Castlereagh Highway
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
In progress
New houses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
97 Euroka Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
In progress
New houses · Lodged 1 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
11765 Castlereagh Highway
Erection of a new structure, Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · $5M–$20M

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Walgett, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

82 Arthur Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, School
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
22 Bate Street
Erection of a new structure, Automotive/truck premises, Truck depot
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
97 Euroka Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
In progress
New houses · Lodged 1 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
647 Come By Chance Road
Erection of a new structure, Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $5M–$20M
28 Pitt Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
6560 Castlereagh Highway
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
In progress
New houses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
22 Bate Street
Erection of a new structure, Automotive/truck premises, Truck depot
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
42 Peel Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
Kamilaroi Highway
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 31 Mar 2026
Tungra Road
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 Mar 2026
63 Namoi Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
22 Fox Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Community facility
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
6 Sutherland Street
Home business, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Mar 2026
103-105 Wee Waa Street
Demolition
Determined
Demolition only · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
85 Neilly Street
Dual occupancy, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
10 Montkeila Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Registered club
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
13 Gilbert Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
Determined
New houses · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
14761 Castlereagh Highway
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
62 Fox Street
Erection of a new structure, Community facility, Other Infrastructure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
69 Namoi Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
23 Gilbert Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
Bate Street
Erection of a new structure, Animal shelters
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
11765 Castlereagh Highway
Erection of a new structure, Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · $5M–$20M
64 Wee Waa Street
Restaurant or cafe, Advertising and signage, Food and drink premise
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
31 Dewhurst Street
Demolition
Determined
Demolition only · Lodged 1 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
14 Gilbert Street
Demolition
Determined
Demolition only · Lodged 1 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
63 Namoi Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
Determined
New houses · Lodged 21 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
73 Dewhurst Street
Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 July 2025 · Under $100K
233 Wimbledon Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 22 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
110 Fox Street
Demolition, Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Apr 2025 · $1M–$5M

Application details as published by Walgett Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in Walgett: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Walgett in the last 12 months?

24 development applications were lodged for properties in Walgett from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 5 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Walgett?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (8), subdivisions (3), apartments & townhouses (2).

How many new homes are proposed in Walgett?

Applications lodged in Walgett in the last 12 months propose 8 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 Walgett have been decided?

Of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 16 have a decision (16 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Walgett?

Applications for Walgett are lodged with Walgett Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.