Development applications in Barnsley, NSW 2278
12 development applications were lodged for properties in Barnsley 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
12
incl. 1 modifications
Decided
7
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
3
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$12.6M
across 9 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
- 1Nov
- 0Dec
- 2Jan
- 0Feb
- 0Mar
- 1Apr
- 2May
- 0Jun
- 2Jul
- 1Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
11 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
- Alterations & additions2
- New houses2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Granny flats1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 12 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 7
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 4
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
60 Codrington Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Thomas Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Johnson Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
55 Northville Drive
Erection of a new structure, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
15 Bendigo Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Barnsley, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
55 Northville Drive
Erection of a new structure, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Withdrawn
5 College Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026
- In progress
61 Nelson Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
61 Nelson Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Nelson Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
15 Codrington Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Johnson Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 College Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Jan 2026
- Determined
60 Codrington Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
15 Bendigo Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Thomas Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
25 Cliffbrook Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
20 Albert Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Charlton Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
32 Charlton Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 2 June 2025
- Determined
72 George Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Charlton Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 Apr 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
7 Charlton Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 Apr 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
40A Northville Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Mar 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
1 Albert Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Government Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Dec 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Charlton Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 31 Oct 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
51 Thomas Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Oct 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Nelson Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Oct 2024 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
17 Cliffbrook Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Oct 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Victoria Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 July 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
67 Thomas Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 May 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Northville Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 Apr 2024 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Taylor Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Mar 2024 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
22A Thomas Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Dec 2023 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Lake Macquarie City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Barnsley: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Barnsley in the last 12 months?
12 development applications were lodged for properties in Barnsley from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 2 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Barnsley?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (4), alterations & additions (2), new houses (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Barnsley?
Applications lodged in Barnsley 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 Barnsley have been decided?
Of the 12 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 7 have a decision (7 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Barnsley?
Applications for Barnsley are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.