Development applications in Beresfield, NSW 2322
35 development applications were lodged for properties in Beresfield 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
35
incl. 6 modifications
Decided
19
10 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
8
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$17.3M
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.
- 3Oct
- 5Nov
- 0Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 4May
- 6Jun
- 1Jul
- 6Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
29 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community12
- Granny flats4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Alterations & additions2
- Subdivisions2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Demolition only1
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 35 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 19
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 6
- In progress
- 10
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
10 Ruskin Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
26 Hawthorne Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
123 Addison Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
47 Allendale Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 6 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Fletcher Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 28 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Beresfield, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
8 Elwell Close
Business premises, Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
16 Greville Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
20 Yilen Close
Industrial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Local distribution premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
55 Ruskin Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1B Beresford Avenue
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Take away food and drink
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
119 Addison Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
20 Babilla Close
Erection of a new structure, Transport Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
26 Hawthorne Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Bowden Way
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation/Tourist Premise…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
10 Ruskin Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
273B Anderson Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
123 Addison Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
9 Kinta Drive
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
62 Pasedena Crescent
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
47 Allendale Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 6 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
U 3 260 Anderson Drive
Erection of a new structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
4 Canavan Drive
Advertising and signage, Advertising structure, Building identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
247 New England Highway
Industrial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Lenox Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 15 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Gamma Close
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 May 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
51 Ruskin Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
208 Anderson Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Registered club
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
90 Weakleys Drive
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
3 Bowden Way
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation/Tourist Premise…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Elwell Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · Modification
- Determined
34 Craftsman Close
Erection of a new structure, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
48 Pasedena Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Fletcher Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 28 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
153 Anderson Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Hawthorne Street
Demolition, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Newcastle City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Beresfield: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Beresfield in the last 12 months?
35 development applications were lodged for properties in Beresfield from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Beresfield?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (12), granny flats (4), dual occupancy & semi-detached (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Beresfield?
Applications lodged in Beresfield in the last 12 months propose 8 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 Beresfield have been decided?
Of the 35 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 19 have a decision (19 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 10 are still in progress and 6 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Beresfield?
Applications for Beresfield are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.