Development applications in Cardiff South, NSW 2285
23 development applications were lodged for properties in Cardiff South 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
23
incl. 4 modifications
Decided
12
11 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
8
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$5.8M
across 18 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.
- 1Oct
- 3Nov
- 5Dec
- 1Jan
- 0Feb
- 0Mar
- 0Apr
- 1May
- 2Jun
- 3Jul
- 2Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
19 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions8
- Granny flats3
- New houses3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 12
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 11
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
27 Third Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
7 Lewis Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Crockett Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Waterview Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Waterview Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Cardiff South, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
15 Sixth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Third Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
7 Maud Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
27 Third Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
41 Second Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
47 Fifth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
60 Fifth Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
15 Eveleen Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
4 Elizabeth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Driveways and hard…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
27 Third Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
48 Fifth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13 Elizabeth Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
7 Lewis Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
36 Gertrude Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · Modification
- Determined
10 Orchard Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Waterview Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Waterview Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
28B Beeson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Maud Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Crockett Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Florence Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Group home (permanent)
Other & change of use · Lodged 11 Nov 2025
- Determined
9 Eveleen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
56 Second Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · Modification
- Determined
22 Beeson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Sept 2025 · Modification
- Determined
37 Second Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
33 Helen Street
Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
36 Gertrude Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 11 July 2025 · Modification
- Determined
11 Haddington Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 7 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Beeson Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 2 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
20 Elizabeth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2025 · $100K–$500K
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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Cardiff South market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Cardiff South.
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Cardiff South.
Development in Cardiff South: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Cardiff South in the last 12 months?
23 development applications were lodged for properties in Cardiff South from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Cardiff South?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (8), granny flats (3), new houses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Cardiff South?
Applications lodged in Cardiff South in the last 12 months propose 8 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 South have been decided?
Of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 12 have a decision (12 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 11 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Cardiff South?
Applications for Cardiff South are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.