Development applications in Catherine Hill Bay, NSW 2281
40 development applications were lodged for properties in Catherine Hill 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
40
incl. 4 modifications
Decided
18
18 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
15
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$26.3M
across 32 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.
- 4Oct
- 5Nov
- 3Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 3Mar
- 5Apr
- 2May
- 5Jun
- 5Jul
- 1Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
36 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses17
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks10
- Alterations & additions6
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Granny flats1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 40 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 18
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- 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
41 Silkstone Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
50 Silkstone Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
37 Silkstone Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
52 Silkstone Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
39 Silkstone Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Catherine Hill Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
9 Hopwood Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
118 Surfside Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
23 Silkstone Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
21 Woodbury Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
32 Hale Street
Erection of a new structure, Neighbourhood shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
Hale Street
Erection of a new structure, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
86 Surfside Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
Hale Street
Erection of a new structure, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
10 Montefiore Parkway
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
21 Woodbury Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
7 Gillespie Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Driveways and hard…
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
30 Woodbury Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
39 Silkstone Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
8 Gillespie Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
15 Woodbury Circuit
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
27 Woodbury Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Raywood Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
52 Silkstone Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
11 Sandhill Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
41 Silkstone Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
81 Surfside Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
5 Gillespie Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
51 Woodbury Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
11 Sunnyspot Boulevard
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
35 Woodbury Circuit
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
25 Surfside Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
49 Hale Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
19 Clarke Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
15 Lindsley Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Non-standard Housing
Granny flats · Lodged 21 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
70 Stollard Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 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 Catherine Hill Bay: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Catherine Hill Bay in the last 12 months?
40 development applications were lodged for properties in Catherine Hill Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Catherine Hill Bay?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (17), pools, sheds, garages & decks (10), alterations & additions (6).
How many new homes are proposed in Catherine Hill Bay?
Applications lodged in Catherine Hill Bay in the last 12 months propose 15 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 Catherine Hill Bay have been decided?
Of the 40 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 18 have a decision (18 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 18 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Catherine Hill Bay?
Applications for Catherine Hill Bay are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.