Development applications in Cooks Hill, NSW 2300
30 development applications were lodged for properties in Cooks Hill 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
30
incl. 11 modifications
Decided
22
8 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
4
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$9.7M
across 19 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.
- 5Oct
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 3Mar
- 3Apr
- 3May
- 1Jun
- 3Jul
- 3Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
19 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions9
- Commercial, industrial & community5
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 30 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 22
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 8
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
50 Parkway Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
179 Dawson Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 79 Bruce Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Subdivisions · Lodged 1 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
140 Darby Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
140 Bruce Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Cooks Hill, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
2 Corlette Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
143 Dawson Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
245-249 Darby Street
Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
26 Dawson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
22 Parry Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
245-249 Darby Street
Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
163 Dawson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Modification
- In progress
96 Bull Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
50 Parkway Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
98 Bruce Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
48 Tooke Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
179 Dawson Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
41 Corlette Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Fences, Landscaping structures
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 79 Bruce Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Subdivisions · Lodged 1 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
83 Tooke Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
1 126 Darby Street
Demolition, Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
98A Dawson Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Registered club
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Young Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
9 Queen Street
Dwelling house, Commercial development, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
34 Railway Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
140 Darby Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
140 Bruce Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
9 Queen Street
Dwelling house, Commercial development, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
60 Railway Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
16 Dawson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Nov 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
50 Parkway Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
34 Railway Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
123 Dawson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
9 Queen Street
Dwelling house, Commercial development, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
157 Dawson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Newcastle City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Cooks Hill market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Cooks Hill.
Sales
Recently sold in Cooks Hill
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Cooks Hill.
Development in Cooks Hill: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Cooks Hill in the last 12 months?
30 development applications were lodged for properties in Cooks Hill from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 11 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Cooks Hill?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (9), commercial, industrial & community (5), dual occupancy & semi-detached (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Cooks Hill?
Applications lodged in Cooks Hill in the last 12 months propose 4 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 Cooks Hill have been decided?
Of the 30 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 22 have a decision (22 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 8 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Cooks Hill?
Applications for Cooks Hill are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.