Development applications in Cessnock, NSW 2325
99 development applications were lodged for properties in Cessnock 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
99
incl. 13 modifications
Decided
74
19 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
187
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$125.1M
across 77 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.
- 19Oct
- 3Nov
- 4Dec
- 9Jan
- 8Feb
- 8Mar
- 9Apr
- 7May
- 7Jun
- 10Jul
- 7Aug
- 8Sep
What is being proposed
86 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks28
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached17
- Alterations & additions14
- Commercial, industrial & community10
- Apartments & townhouses5
- New houses4
- Subdivisions4
- Demolition only2
- Granny flats1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 99 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 73
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 6
- In progress
- 19
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
30A West Avenue
Demolition, Signage, Seniors housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 141 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
22 Carroll Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
23A Stephen Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
27 Mayfield Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 Oct 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
29 Wollombi Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Cessnock, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
23 Darwin Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
3 Daniel Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
34 Government Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
14 O'Brien Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
26 Marsanne Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
30A West Avenue
Demolition, Signage, Seniors housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 141 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
48 2 Oakey Creek Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
22 Carroll Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
U 1 15 Bent Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
6-8 Allandale Road
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure, Supporting Development
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
34 Aberdare Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
36 Wine Country Drive
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise, Take away food and drink
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
25 Comfort Avenue
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
51 Anstey Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Government Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
5 Gallagher Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
26 Vernon Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
6-8 Allandale Road
Business premises, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
217-219 Vincent Street
Take away food and drink, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 July 2026 · Modification
- Determined
13 Robinia Way
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
2 Booth Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
3 Rae Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Quarrybylong Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Lang Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
20 David Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
273 Maitland Road
Temporary building, structure or use, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
19 Dixon Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
U 1 2 Mount View Road
Seniors housing, Residential care facility, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Desmond Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
57 Allandale Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Cessnock City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Cessnock: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Cessnock in the last 12 months?
99 development applications were lodged for properties in Cessnock from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 13 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 19 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Cessnock?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (28), dual occupancy & semi-detached (17), alterations & additions (14).
How many new homes are proposed in Cessnock?
Applications lodged in Cessnock in the last 12 months propose 187 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 Cessnock have been decided?
Of the 99 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 74 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 73 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 19 are still in progress and 6 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Cessnock?
Applications for Cessnock are lodged with Cessnock City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.