Development applications in Charlestown, NSW 2290
120 development applications were lodged for properties in Charlestown 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
120
incl. 21 modifications
Decided
83
35 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
55
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$76.0M
across 94 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.
- 8Oct
- 9Nov
- 11Dec
- 7Jan
- 6Feb
- 13Mar
- 9Apr
- 12May
- 12Jun
- 14Jul
- 6Aug
- 13Sep
What is being proposed
99 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions32
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks26
- New houses12
- Apartments & townhouses10
- Commercial, industrial & community6
- Granny flats5
- Subdivisions4
- Demolition only2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 120 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 83
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 35
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 Arnold Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
10 Edward Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
23 Milson Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
20 Buller Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
1 Hutton Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Charlestown, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
5 Mimosa Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
199 Charlestown Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
35 Tirriki Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
7 Katrina Close
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
22 Ridley Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026
- In progress
40 Wakal Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
258 Charlestown Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 13 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
27 Maurene Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Hutton Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
79 Dudley Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
7 Mimosa Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
1 22 Madeleine Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Juncea Close
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
184 Kahibah Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
57 Dickinson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
18 Tirriki Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 Alvestor Close
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
30 Hillsborough Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
51 Apollo Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
54 Roslyn Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
48 James Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
12 Dudley Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 19 July 2026 · $20M–$100M
- In progress
5 Mimosa Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
18 Patricia Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
43 Buwa Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
11 Bula Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Community facility, Other Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
7 Dea Place
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Stairway
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
38 Merran Avenue
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Landscaping structures
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
10 Edward Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
42 Tirriki Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 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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Charlestown market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Charlestown.
Sales
Recently sold in Charlestown
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Charlestown.
Development in Charlestown: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Charlestown in the last 12 months?
120 development applications were lodged for properties in Charlestown from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 21 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 14 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Charlestown?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (32), pools, sheds, garages & decks (26), new houses (12).
How many new homes are proposed in Charlestown?
Applications lodged in Charlestown in the last 12 months propose 55 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 Charlestown have been decided?
Of the 120 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 83 have a decision (83 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 35 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Charlestown?
Applications for Charlestown are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.