Development applications in Buttaba, NSW 2283
17 development applications were lodged for properties in Buttaba 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
17
incl. 4 modifications
Decided
12
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.7M
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.
- 2Oct
- 3Nov
- 1Dec
- 1Jan
- 4Feb
- 0Mar
- 0Apr
- 1May
- 1Jun
- 1Jul
- 3Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
13 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions4
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
- Commercial, industrial & community2
- Subdivisions2
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 17 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 12
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 4
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
49 Ilford Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
3 Manchester Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Southampton Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
46 Wrexham Circlet
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
39A Earswick Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Buttaba, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
17 Ilford Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking space
New houses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
40 Earswick Crescent
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
36 Darlington Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Ilford Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking space
New houses · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
10 Welwyn Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
11 Newark Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
27A Earswick Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
39A Earswick Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
49 Ilford Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Jetty
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Earswick Crescent
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
49 Ilford Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7 Southampton Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
49 Ilford Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Jetty
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
9 Ilford Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
3 Manchester Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
46 Wrexham Circlet
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Earswick Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Rhubina Way
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Earswick Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 25 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 Ilford Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Apr 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
36 Wrexham Circlet
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Glen Gory Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Feb 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
30 Ilford Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Shannon Vale Place
Erection of a new structure, Jetty
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Ilford Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking space
New houses · Lodged 24 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
29 Darlington Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Ilford Avenue
Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Dec 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
19 Darlington Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
32 Wrexham Circlet
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Haslemere Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2024 · Under $100K
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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Buttaba market data
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Development in Buttaba: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Buttaba in the last 12 months?
17 development applications were lodged for properties in Buttaba from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Buttaba?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (4), pools, sheds, garages & decks (4), commercial, industrial & community (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Buttaba?
Applications lodged in Buttaba 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 Buttaba have been decided?
Of the 17 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 12 have a decision (12 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Buttaba?
Applications for Buttaba are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.