Development applications in Adamstown Heights, NSW 2289
46 development applications were lodged for properties in Adamstown Heights 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
46
incl. 16 modifications
Decided
38
6 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
3
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$7.8M
across 28 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.
- 2Oct
- 4Nov
- 6Dec
- 3Jan
- 4Feb
- 3Mar
- 4Apr
- 4May
- 5Jun
- 2Jul
- 4Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
30 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions17
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks7
- New houses3
- Demolition only1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 46 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 38
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 6
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
34 Sheridan Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
14 Elton Close
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
34 Lucas Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
18 Kinross Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
9 Montrose Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Adamstown Heights, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
86 Garden Grove Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
23 Boronia Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
160 Princeton Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
24 Madison Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
U 1 468A Brunker Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
24 Clinton Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Boronia Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
44 Sheridan Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Claremont Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
26 Orana Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
35 Madison Drive
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Westwood Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
11 Corriston Crescent
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
2 Toohey Crescent
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Boronia Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
34 Lucas Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Muriel Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
468 Brunker Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Yarrum Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
12 Lucas Crescent
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
23 Ellerslie Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
466 Brunker Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
91 Lexington Parade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
10 Garden Grove Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · Modification
- Determined
18 Kinross Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
171 Northcott Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13 Lucas Crescent
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
10 Garden Grove Parade
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Supporting…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
15 Claremont Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
38 Lexington Parade
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Landscaping structures, Pathways and paving
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Newcastle City Council, Lake Macquarie City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Adamstown Heights: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Adamstown Heights in the last 12 months?
46 development applications were lodged for properties in Adamstown Heights from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 16 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Adamstown Heights?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (17), pools, sheds, garages & decks (7), new houses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Adamstown Heights?
Applications lodged in Adamstown Heights in the last 12 months propose 3 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 Adamstown Heights have been decided?
Of the 46 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 38 have a decision (38 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 6 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Adamstown Heights?
Applications for Adamstown Heights are lodged with Newcastle City Council and Lake Macquarie City Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.