Development applications in Cardiff, NSW 2285
64 development applications were lodged for properties in Cardiff 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
64
incl. 16 modifications
Decided
41
18 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
18
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$19.0M
across 42 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.
- 9Oct
- 1Nov
- 5Dec
- 10Jan
- 5Feb
- 7Mar
- 4Apr
- 4May
- 4Jun
- 4Jul
- 4Aug
- 7Sep
What is being proposed
48 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions13
- Commercial, industrial & community12
- Granny flats6
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks6
- New houses4
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Subdivisions2
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 64 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 41
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 5
- In progress
- 18
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
1 Cypress Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
33 John Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · 3 dwellings · Under $100K
- In progress
15 Hendrick Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Carrick Close
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
3 William Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Cardiff, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
32 Veronica Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
153 Main Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
18 Munibung Road
Subdivision, Light industry
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
19 Roath Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
6 Paul Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
15 Hendrick Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
6 Torrens Avenue
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Animal boarding or training…
Other & change of use · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
33 Veronica Street
Restaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Retail…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
90 Lowry Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 Cypress Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
11/6B Nelson Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Animal boarding or training…
Other & change of use · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
52A Pendlebury Road
Business premises, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Goods…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 July 2026
- Determined
69 Lowry Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
226 Main Road
Educational establishment , Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Carrick Close
Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
29 Johnstone Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 Hendrick Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
22 Florence Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
4 Pendlebury Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
10 Lovell Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
16 Pendlebury Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Light industry
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 May 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
16 Coronation Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Kelton Street
Erection of a new structure, Group home, Group home (permanent)
Other & change of use · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
167 Main Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 27 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
40 Ada Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
39B Munibung Road
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
121 Macquarie Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
99 Munibung Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Automotive/truck premises…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Modification
- Determined
6 Johnstone Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
30 Wansbeck Valley Road
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · 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 Cardiff: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Cardiff in the last 12 months?
64 development applications were lodged for properties in Cardiff from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 16 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Cardiff?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (13), commercial, industrial & community (12), granny flats (6).
How many new homes are proposed in Cardiff?
Applications lodged in Cardiff in the last 12 months propose 18 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 Cardiff have been decided?
Of the 64 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 41 have a decision (41 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 18 are still in progress and 5 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Cardiff?
Applications for Cardiff are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.