Development applications in Carey Bay, NSW 2283
17 development applications were lodged for properties in Carey Bay 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. 5 modifications
Decided
14
2 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$2.7M
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.
- 1Oct
- 1Nov
- 3Dec
- 1Jan
- 0Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 1May
- 1Jun
- 3Jul
- 2Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
12 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions5
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Subdivisions2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Granny flats1
Where applications stand
Status of the 17 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 14
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 2
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
2 Wyera Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
32 Ambrose Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Excelsior Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Laycock Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
24 Excelsior Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 27 applications lodged in Carey Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
58 Amelia Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Determined
1 Laycock Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
2 Wyera Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
32 Ambrose Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
35 Jabiru Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 17 Laycock Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
36 Hampton Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Excelsior Parade
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Jetty
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
93 Excelsior Parade
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
77 Excelsior Parade
Shed, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
57 Excelsior Parade
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Laycock Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
1 Laycock Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
13 The Quarterdeck
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Excelsior Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Excelsior Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
13 Excelsior Parade
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
3 Ambrose Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
8 Amelia Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Excelsior Parade
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Jetty
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Mar 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
44 Excelsior Parade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Nov 2024 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
37 Excelsior Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Nov 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
7 Excelsior Parade
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 2 Oct 2024 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
13 Excelsior Parade
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2024 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
3 Laycock Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
35 Jabiru Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 13 Aug 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
71 Excelsior Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Oct 2023 · 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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Development in Carey Bay: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Carey Bay in the last 12 months?
17 development applications were lodged for properties in Carey Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Carey Bay?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (5), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3), subdivisions (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Carey Bay?
Applications lodged in Carey Bay 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 Carey Bay have been decided?
Of the 17 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 14 have a decision (14 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 2 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Carey Bay?
Applications for Carey Bay are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.