Development applications in Aberdare, NSW 2325
20 development applications were lodged for properties in Aberdare 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
20
incl. 2 modifications
Decided
16
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
10
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.5M
across 16 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.
- 1Oct
- 2Nov
- 2Dec
- 1Jan
- 1Feb
- 2Mar
- 3Apr
- 3May
- 1Jun
- 2Jul
- 2Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
18 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks9
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Subdivisions2
- Alterations & additions1
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Granny flats1
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 16
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 3
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.
- Determined
160 Rawson Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 4 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
176 Aberdare Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
30 Rawson Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
19A Northcote Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
62-76 Cessnock Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Aberdare, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
162 Aberdare Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
54A Greta Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Greta Street
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
176 Aberdare Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
68 Congewai Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 30 June 2026
- In progress
176 Aberdare Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
131 Rawson Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
119 Congewai Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
62-76 Cessnock Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
23A Greta Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
19A Northcote Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
146 Rawson Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
30 Rawson Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
119 Northcote Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
55 Aberdare Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Retail Premise, Shop…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Jan 2026
- Determined
82 Greta Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
160 Rawson Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 4 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
23A Greta Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · Modification
- Withdrawn
23A Greta Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
94 Congewai Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Approved
23A Greta Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
139 Northcote Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
109 Melbourne Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 July 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
109 Melbourne Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 July 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
72 Northcote Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 2 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Melbourne Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
104 Greta Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
13 Melbourne Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
72 Rawson Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
105 Rawson Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Mar 2025 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Cessnock City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Aberdare: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Aberdare in the last 12 months?
20 development applications were lodged for properties in Aberdare from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 2 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Aberdare?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (9), dual occupancy & semi-detached (2), subdivisions (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Aberdare?
Applications lodged in Aberdare in the last 12 months propose 10 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 Aberdare have been decided?
Of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 16 have a decision (16 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Aberdare?
Applications for Aberdare are lodged with Cessnock City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.