Development applications in Bellbird, NSW 2325
46 development applications were lodged for properties in Bellbird 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. 9 modifications
Decided
38
5 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
21
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$9.0M
across 35 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.
- 6Oct
- 2Nov
- 1Dec
- 3Jan
- 3Feb
- 5Mar
- 7Apr
- 6May
- 6Jun
- 4Jul
- 3Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
37 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks12
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached6
- New houses6
- Other & change of use5
- Alterations & additions4
- Subdivisions4
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- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 5
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.
- In progress
72 Abbotsford Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
73 Abbotsford Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Brandy Way
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
26 Mountain Ridge
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
17 Majesty Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Bellbird, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
17 Majesty Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Edden Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Atkinson Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
60 Ruby Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
60 Ruby Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
72 Abbotsford Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
23 Harmony Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
23 Harmony Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
23 Harmony Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
79 Tennant Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
23 Harmony Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
23 Harmony Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
70 Edden Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 Mountain Ridge
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
351 Wollombi Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
48 Kendall Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Residential Accommodation
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
73 Abbotsford Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Charlton Street
Demolition, Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Kendall Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
Balangara Way
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · Modification
- Determined
21 Brandy Way
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 Wildflower Circuit
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Exhibition home
Other & change of use · Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 Wildflower Circuit
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Exhibition home
Other & change of use · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
Balangara Way
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · Modification
- Withdrawn
7 Wildflower Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Exhibition home
Other & change of use · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
60 Ruby Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
111 Pillar Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
580 Wollombi Road
Demolition, Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
42 Kalingo Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 Mar 2026
- Determined
74 Abbotsford Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
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 Bellbird: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Bellbird in the last 12 months?
46 development applications were lodged for properties in Bellbird from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 9 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Bellbird?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (12), dual occupancy & semi-detached (6), new houses (6).
How many new homes are proposed in Bellbird?
Applications lodged in Bellbird in the last 12 months propose 21 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 Bellbird 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), 5 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Bellbird?
Applications for Bellbird are lodged with Cessnock City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.