Development applications in Black Hill, NSW 2322

20 development applications were lodged for properties in Black Hill from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 10 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 7 modifications

Decided

6 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$31.3M

across 12 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.

3
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
3
Apr
3
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
3
Aug
1
Sep

What is being proposed

13 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Commercial, industrial & community6
Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
Subdivisions2
New houses1

Where applications stand

Status of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 12
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Withdrawn or not accepted: 2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.

298 Black Hill Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
22 Imperial Avenue
Industrial development, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · $5M–$20M
19 Imperial Avenue
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
26 Viney Creek Drive
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, General industry
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
27 Imperial Avenue
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Black Hill, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

15 Phoenix Road
Erection of a new structure, Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
15 Phoenix Road
Erection of a new structure, Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
22 Imperial Avenue
Industrial development, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, General industry
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
27 Imperial Avenue
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
1 Imperial Avenue
Signage, Advertising and signage
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 May 2026 · Under $100K
7 Peach Road
Industrial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
20 Viney Creek Drive
Industrial development, Subdivision, Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
26 Viney Creek Drive
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, General industry
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
19 Imperial Avenue
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
198 Lenaghans Drive
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · Modification
220 Black Hill Road
Temporary building, structure or use, Waste or resource management facility
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · Modification
220 Black Hill Road
Temporary building, structure or use, Extractive Industries (non-mining)
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 25 Mar 2026 · Modification
5 Cahill Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
220 Black Hill Road
Temporary building, structure or use, Waste or resource management facility
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · Modification
27 Imperial Avenue
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
22 Imperial Avenue
Industrial development, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · $5M–$20M
167 Lenaghans Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
8 Viney Creek Drive
Industrial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
7 Peach Road
Industrial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
298 Black Hill Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
28 Phoenix Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
198 Lenaghans Drive
Erection of a new structure, Light industry
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Sept 2025 · $5M–$20M · Modification
24 Phoenix Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
11 Peach Road
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 July 2025 · Modification
24 Phoenix Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2025 · Under $100K
198 Lenaghans Drive
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Apr 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
12 Walter Parade
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
198 Lenaghans Drive
Industrial development, Subdivision, Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 21 Mar 2025 · $5M–$20M
25A Forsythe Parade
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Mar 2025 · $100K–$500K
220 Black Hill Road
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Feb 2025

Application details as published by Newcastle City Council, Cessnock City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in Black Hill: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Black Hill in the last 12 months?

20 development applications were lodged for properties in Black Hill from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 3 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Black Hill?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (6), pools, sheds, garages & decks (4), subdivisions (2).

How many new homes are proposed in Black Hill?

Applications lodged in Black Hill in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 Black Hill have been decided?

Of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 12 have a decision (12 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 Black Hill?

Applications for Black Hill are lodged with Newcastle City Council and Cessnock City Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.