Cobar Shire Council

238 development applications since 2019, proposing 143 new homes. A decision takes 27 days at the median.

238Applications
143Homes proposed
27 daysMedian decision time
$49kMedian cost of works

Two registers, side by side

What is proposed here versus what is approved. These are separate government registers that nobody publishes together: the NSW Planning Portal records what people apply to build, the ABS records what is actually approved. Over the last 12 months the ABS recorded 4 dwellings approved in Cobar Shire Council worth $2.77M. The application pipeline is running at about 5.42× that rate. Substantially more is being proposed than approved.

Applications lodged by year

YearApplicationsRelative
202116
202245
202349
202437
202527
202620

What gets built here

Type of workApplications
Erection of a new structure71
Shed47
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29
Other21
Dwelling house13
Garages, carports and car parking spaces12
Demolition11
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia10

Heritage

29 heritage-listed items, 2 on the State Heritage Register — see them all. A listing restricts what can be altered or demolished.

Most recent applications

AddressWhatLodgedStatus
12 Green Street Cobar 2835Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool18 Aug 2026On Exhibition
24 Becker Street Cobar 2835Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia15 Jul 2026Determined
18 Gibbes Street Cobar 2835Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; General industry10 Jul 2026Under Assessment
21 Nullamut Street Cobar 2835Shed; Erection of a new structure9 Jul 2026Under Assessment
66 Marshall Street Cobar 2835Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (attached)9 Jul 2026Determined
16 Annies Lane Cobar 2835Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool29 May 2026Determined
18 Green Street Cobar 2835Subdivision26 May 2026Under Assessment
5 Old Bourke Road Cobar 2835Demolition; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot17 Apr 2026Determined
71 Becker Street Cobar 2835Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)17 Apr 2026Under Assessment
101 Marshall Street Cobar 2835Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan park30 Mar 2026Additional Information Requested
8 Denman Street Cobar 2835Shed; Erection of a new structure13 Mar 2026Determined
69 Marshall Street Cobar 2835Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Outdoor dining - general; Food and drink premise10 Mar 2026Determined
29-33 Marshall Street Cobar 2835Advertising and signage; Shop26 Feb 2026Determined
3 Bilby Close Cobar 2835Shed; Erection of a new structure12 Feb 2026Determined
12 Annies Lane Cobar 2835Shed; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool10 Feb 2026Determined
10 Annies Lane Cobar 2835Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool10 Feb 2026Determined
19 Clifton Place Cobar 2835Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development30 Jan 2026Determined
21 Clifton Place Cobar 2835Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development30 Jan 2026Determined
69 Marshall Street Cobar 2835Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Automotive/truck premises; Service station29 Jan 2026Determined
11965 Barrier Highway Cobar 2835Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Agriculture21 Jan 2026Determined

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Applications: NSW Planning Portal Online DA API (CC-BY). Approvals: ABS Building Approvals by LGA (CC-BY 4.0). Decision time is measured from lodgement to determination on the 182 applications carrying both dates. Cost of works is the applicant's own estimate.