Development applications — Forbes Shire Council
886 applications since 2019, proposing 489 new dwellings.
Largest by cost of works
| Address | What | Cost of works | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Street Forbes 2871 | Subdivision of land | $27,623,712 | Determined |
| Edward Street Forbes 2871 | Subdivision of land | $27,000,000 | Determined |
| The Angle Dairy, Lachlan Valley Way, Gooloogong | Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Intensive livestock agriculture | $22,000,000 | Determined |
| Edward Street Forbes 2871 | Subdivision of land | $20,000,000 | Determined |
| 18 Quarry Road Forbes 2871 | Multi-dwelling housing | $18,179,700 | Determined |
86 applications lodged in 2026
| Address | What | Lodged | Status | Cost | Dwellings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10173 Newell Highway Forbes 2871 2025-0102 |
Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Automotive/truck premises; Service station | 13 Jan 2026 | Determined 26 Aug 2026 |
$440,000 | — |
| 192 Back Yamma Road Forbes 2871 2021-0092-4 |
Composting facilities and works; Hours of operation and trading | 13 Jan 2026 | Determined 19 Feb 2026 |
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| 4 Bob Acheson Avenue Forbes 2871 2026-0003 |
Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures) | 7 Jan 2026 | Determined 2 Feb 2026 |
$29,522 | — |
| 222 Lower Bathurst Street Forbes 2871 2025-0109 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space | 6 Jan 2026 | Determined 25 Feb 2026 |
$53,700 | — |
| 14 Bridge Street Forbes 2871 2025-0108 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 5 Jan 2026 | Determined 27 May 2026 |
$10,000 | — |
| 149 River Road Forbes 2871 2026-0001 |
Subdivision | 5 Jan 2026 | Determined 10 Mar 2026 |
$47,500 | — |
Source: NSW Planning Portal Online DA open API. Cost of works is the applicant's own estimate as lodged, not an assessed or final figure.