Development applications in Birmingham Gardens, NSW 2287
15 development applications were lodged for properties in Birmingham Gardens 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
15
incl. 4 modifications
Decided
12
1 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
6
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.8M
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.
- 0Oct
- 0Nov
- 0Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 2Mar
- 1Apr
- 1May
- 3Jun
- 3Jul
- 1Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
11 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Granny flats3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Alterations & additions2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 12
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 1
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
210 Sandgate Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
23 Vale Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Fussell Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
51 Wilkinson Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
42 Wilkinson Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 26 applications lodged in Birmingham Gardens, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
48 Moore Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
129 Wilkinson Avenue
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
32 Vale Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
23 Vale Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
38 Naughton Avenue
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
51 Wilkinson Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
52 Wilkinson Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
210 Sandgate Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
66 Naughton Avenue
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
129 Wilkinson Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
35 Naughton Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Fussell Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 Hughes Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
223 Sandgate Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
42 Wilkinson Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
83 Wilkinson Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
64 Moore Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 18 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
93 Wilkinson Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 16 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Morris Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
129 Wilkinson Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
31 Morris Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
87 Wilkinson Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10 Morris Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Nov 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
29 Rae Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
210 Sandgate Road
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 Aug 2024 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
77 Sandgate Road
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Automotive/truck premises, Service station, Retail Premise, Food and…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Dec 2023 · $1M–$5M
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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Birmingham Gardens market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Birmingham Gardens.
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Birmingham Gardens.
Development in Birmingham Gardens: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Birmingham Gardens in the last 12 months?
15 development applications were lodged for properties in Birmingham Gardens from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Birmingham Gardens?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were granny flats (3), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3), alterations & additions (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Birmingham Gardens?
Applications lodged in Birmingham Gardens in the last 12 months propose 6 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 Birmingham Gardens have been decided?
Of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 12 have a decision (12 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 1 is still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Birmingham Gardens?
Applications for Birmingham Gardens are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.