Development applications in Boolaroo, NSW 2284
47 development applications were lodged for properties in Boolaroo 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
47
incl. 10 modifications
Decided
27
20 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
14
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$18.2M
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.
- 4Oct
- 3Nov
- 4Dec
- 3Jan
- 2Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 6May
- 6Jun
- 4Jul
- 5Aug
- 6Sep
What is being proposed
37 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks13
- New houses8
- Alterations & additions4
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Demolition only3
- Granny flats2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 47 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 27
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 20
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
42 Second Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
8 Sheppard Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
48 Third Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
17 Amsler Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
32 Seventh Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Boolaroo, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
5 Lakeview Street
Erection of a new structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
35 Lakeview Street
Demolition, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
114 Munibung Road
Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise, Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M
- In progress
32 Seventh Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
2A Main Road
Subdivision of land
Subdivisions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
13 Fifth Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
32 Seventh Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Amsler Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
10 Fifth Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Carport
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
37 Second Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
30 Mackenzie Parade
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Modification
- In progress
6 Concord Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Self storage units
Subdivisions · Lodged 31 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8 Sheppard Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
37 Sixth Street
Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
42 Second Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
8 Sheppard Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
Unit 11 7 Concord Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Vehicle repair station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
16 Guest Street
Erection of a new structure, Landscaping structures, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
37 Second Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 Fifth Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
32 Seventh Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
36 Milburn Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2-4 Main Road
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 May 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
32 Seventh Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 16 May 2026
- Determined
21 Fifth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
42 Fifth Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Lakeview Street
Erection of a new structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
48 Third Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
4 Sheppard Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
13C Sixth Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential…
New houses · Lodged 7 Mar 2026 · Modification
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 Boolaroo: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Boolaroo in the last 12 months?
47 development applications were lodged for properties in Boolaroo from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 10 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Boolaroo?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (13), new houses (8), alterations & additions (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Boolaroo?
Applications lodged in Boolaroo in the last 12 months propose 14 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 Boolaroo have been decided?
Of the 47 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 27 have a decision (27 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 20 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Boolaroo?
Applications for Boolaroo are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.