Cowra Shire Council DA Tracker

866 DAs

Track every development application in Cowra, New South Wales, without digging through the council portal. Last updated 2026-08-31.

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866

Total DAs

N/A

Avg Cost

79.1%

Residential

2026-08-31

Latest Activity

Development Snapshot

What development application activity in Cowra looks like right now, from records published on public planning registers.

Last 90 days

New development applications lodged in the past 3 months.

164

Last 12 months

New development applications lodged in the past year.

128.9

DAs per 10,000 residents

New development applications lodged in the past year for every 10,000 people living in the area, based on the ABS estimated resident population of 12,721 (June 2025).

43 days

Avg time to decision

Average from lodgement to a recorded council decision, across 794 decided applications.

Most active categories · last 12 months

Renovation / Extension 32 Garage / Carport / Shed 27 New Dwelling 24

Category Distribution

Monthly Trend (12 months)

Top Categories

Renovation / Extension 155

Garage / Carport / Shed 154

New Dwelling 152

Commercial / Industrial 79

Subdivision 70

Recent Development Applications

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Date	Description	Category	Suburb
2026-08-31	Demolition,Erection of a new structure,Earthworks, retaining walls and structura...	Demolition	Cowra 2794
2026-08-31	Demolition,Dwelling house,Erection of a new structure,Swimming pool	Swimming PoolSpa	Canowindra 2804
2026-08-27	Subdivision	Subdivision	Woodstock 2793
2026-08-27	Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Swimming pool	Swimming PoolSpa	Cowra 2794
2026-08-25	Dwelling house,Erection of a new structure	New Dwelling	Cowra 2794
2026-08-24	Dwelling house,Residential Accommodation	New Dwelling	Cowra 2794
2026-08-20	Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Retail Premise	RenovationExtension	Cowra 2794
2026-08-18	Dwelling house,Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Bal...	RenovationExtension	Cowra 2794
2026-08-14	Erection of a new structure,Swimming pool	Swimming PoolSpa	Cowra 2794
2026-08-13	Demolition	Demolition	Cowra 2794

2026-08-31 Demolition

Demolition,Erection of a new structure,Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support

Cowra 2794

2026-08-31 Swimming PoolSpa

Demolition,Dwelling house,Erection of a new structure,Swimming pool

Canowindra 2804

2026-08-27 Subdivision

Subdivision

Woodstock 2793

2026-08-27 Swimming PoolSpa

Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Swimming pool

Cowra 2794

2026-08-25 New Dwelling

Dwelling house,Erection of a new structure

Cowra 2794

2026-08-24 New Dwelling

Dwelling house,Residential Accommodation

Cowra 2794

2026-08-20 RenovationExtension

Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Retail Premise

Cowra 2794

2026-08-18 RenovationExtension

Dwelling house,Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah

Cowra 2794

2026-08-14 Swimming PoolSpa

Erection of a new structure,Swimming pool

Cowra 2794

2026-08-13 Demolition

Demolition

Cowra 2794

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Frequently asked questions

How many development applications are lodged in Cowra Shire Council each year?

In the past 12 months, 162 development applications were lodged with Cowra Shire Council, averaging 14 per month. DA Leads aggregates 866 total development application records from this council.

What are the most common development application types in Cowra Shire Council?

The top three categories in Cowra Shire Council are Renovation / Extension (155, 17.9%), Garage / Carport / Shed (154, 17.8%), New Dwelling (152, 17.6%). Residential developments make up 79.1% of all applications recorded.

Which suburbs in Cowra Shire Council have the most development activity?

In the last 12 months, the most active suburbs for development applications in Cowra Shire Council are Cowra (121 DAs), Woodstock (10 DAs), Canowindra (9 DAs).

How can I track new development applications in Cowra Shire Council?

DA Leads publishes new Cowra Shire Council development applications daily on this page and via its interactive map. Free email alerts can be set up to deliver a weekly digest of new applications, filterable by category and suburb. For official records, refer to Cowra Shire Council's planning portal.

Where does DA Leads source Cowra Shire Council data from?

DA Leads aggregates publicly published planning records from Cowra Shire Council's official planning systems. Records are refreshed daily; the most recent development application in this dataset was lodged on 2026-08-31. For statutory submissions or formal lodgement, always refer to Cowra Shire Council directly.