Development applications in Cooranbong, NSW 2265
86 development applications were lodged for properties in Cooranbong 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
86
incl. 11 modifications
Decided
59
26 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
152
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$115.2M
across 71 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.
- 7Oct
- 12Nov
- 10Dec
- 5Jan
- 6Feb
- 8Mar
- 9Apr
- 6May
- 6Jun
- 8Jul
- 5Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
75 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses20
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks19
- Alterations & additions10
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached9
- Apartments & townhouses5
- Commercial, industrial & community5
- Subdivisions3
- Granny flats2
- Other & change of use2
Where applications stand
Status of the 86 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 59
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 26
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
18 Grazier Road
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · 44 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
18 Grazier Road
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · 42 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
18 Grazier Road
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · 17 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
19 Alton Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · 8 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
5 Red Hill Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 8 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Cooranbong, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
4 Cadillac Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
26 Red Hill Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
26 Cessna Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
34 Thorogood Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
30 Cessna Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
1 Worley Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
33 Red Hill Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
70 Babers Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
383 Freemans Drive
Independent living units, Erection of a new structure
Other & change of use · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Modification
- In progress
1 19 Red Hill Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
60 Butler Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
53 Quinlan Circuit
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
111B Avondale Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
23 Yango Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Sabrina Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
39A Avondale Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
681 Freemans Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision
New houses · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
377A Newport Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
119 Avondale Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
10-12 Crawford Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 22 June 2026
- In progress
5 Red Hill Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 8 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
32 Cessna Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
377A Newport Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Scribbly Gum Crescent
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Quinlan Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Jacaranda Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
67 Currans Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
41 Timber Jinker Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
19 Lindfield Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 8 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Burnside Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 Apr 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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Development in Cooranbong: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Cooranbong in the last 12 months?
86 development applications were lodged for properties in Cooranbong from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 11 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 12 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Cooranbong?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (20), pools, sheds, garages & decks (19), alterations & additions (10).
How many new homes are proposed in Cooranbong?
Applications lodged in Cooranbong in the last 12 months propose 152 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 Cooranbong have been decided?
Of the 86 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 59 have a decision (59 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 26 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Cooranbong?
Applications for Cooranbong are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.