Development applications in Booragul, NSW 2284
13 development applications were lodged for properties in Booragul 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
13
incl. 4 modifications
Decided
5
6 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$2.3M
across 8 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
- 3Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 0Mar
- 0Apr
- 1May
- 2Jun
- 2Jul
- 1Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
9 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
- Alterations & additions1
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Granny flats1
- New houses1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 13 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 5
- 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- Withdrawn or not accepted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.
- Determined
4 First Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
11 Fourth Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2B First Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
34 First Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
79 Marmong Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 July 2026 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 29 applications lodged in Booragul, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
14 Wellard Parade
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
14 Wellard Parade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
79 Marmong Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
79 Marmong Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
34 First Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
79 Marmong Street
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 35 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
11 Gainford Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
46 First Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Wellard Parade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
11 Fourth Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2B First Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
4 First Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
14 Wellard Parade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
60 Primrose Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Fourth Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
79 Marmong Street
Seniors housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 Aug 2025 · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
3 Bell Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
79 Marmong Street
Dual occupancy, Temporary building, structure or use, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 Aug 2025 · 35 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
15 Ellesmere Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Manufactured home
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 July 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
37 Ranclaud Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Mar 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
15 Ellesmere Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Manufactured home
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Mar 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7A Marmong Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 8 Mar 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Gretel Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Marmong Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Merriwa Street
Erection of a new structure, Landscaping structures
Other & change of use · Lodged 13 July 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
79 Marmong Street
Seniors housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 July 2024 · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Withdrawn
6 Merriwa Street
Erection of a new structure, Fences, Landscaping structures
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 June 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
14 Wellard Parade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Nov 2023 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
79 Marmong Street
Seniors housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Nov 2023 · $20M–$100M · 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 Booragul: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Booragul in the last 12 months?
13 development applications were lodged for properties in Booragul from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Booragul?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (4), alterations & additions (1), commercial, industrial & community (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Booragul?
Applications lodged in Booragul in the last 12 months propose 2 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 Booragul have been decided?
Of the 13 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 5 have a decision (5 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 Booragul?
Applications for Booragul are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.