Development applications in Abermain, NSW 2326
29 development applications were lodged for properties in Abermain 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
29
incl. 3 modifications
Decided
21
7 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
9
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$6.8M
across 23 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.
- 0Oct
- 2Nov
- 2Dec
- 0Jan
- 4Feb
- 6Mar
- 1Apr
- 0May
- 6Jun
- 2Jul
- 2Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
26 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks10
- New houses8
- Subdivisions6
- Alterations & additions1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Where applications stand
Status of the 29 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 21
- 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- Withdrawn or not accepted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.
- Determined
41 Lilly Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
New houses · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
44 Lilly Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
37 Frame Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
52 Lilly Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
35 Frame Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Abermain, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
23 Freya Close
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
60 Melbourne Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
30 Melbourne Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
30 Tamworth Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
33 Frame Drive
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Charles Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (detached), Garage, carport or carparking space
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
35 Frame Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
19 Lismore Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
44 Lilly Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
37 Frame Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
52 Lilly Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
40 Lilly Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
49 Armidale Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
46 Frame Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
146 Bathurst Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Woodbury Lane
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
41 Lilly Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
New houses · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
37 Lilly Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
147 Church Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 Mar 2026
- Determined
315 Cessnock Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
44 Lilly Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
128 Bathurst Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
23 Tamworth Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
1 Cooma Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
50 Tamworth Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Maitland Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Dec 2025
- Determined
3 Charles Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (detached), Garage, carport or carparking space
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
75 Church Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
5 Freya Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
39 Tamworth Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Aug 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 Abermain: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Abermain in the last 12 months?
29 development applications were lodged for properties in Abermain from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 3 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Abermain?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (10), new houses (8), subdivisions (6).
How many new homes are proposed in Abermain?
Applications lodged in Abermain in the last 12 months propose 9 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 Abermain have been decided?
Of the 29 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 21 have a decision (21 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 Abermain?
Applications for Abermain are lodged with Cessnock City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.