Development applications in East Maitland, NSW 2323
116 development applications were lodged for properties in East Maitland 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
116
incl. 12 modifications
Decided
92
17 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
65
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$32.3M
across 90 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.
- 12Oct
- 7Nov
- 9Dec
- 11Jan
- 7Feb
- 10Mar
- 12Apr
- 13May
- 4Jun
- 12Jul
- 12Aug
- 7Sep
What is being proposed
104 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks20
- Alterations & additions19
- New houses18
- Commercial, industrial & community12
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached9
- Granny flats9
- Apartments & townhouses7
- Demolition only5
- Subdivisions4
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 116 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 92
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 7
- In progress
- 17
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
9 Turton Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
76 Morpeth Road
Demolition, Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · 5 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
16 Blaxland Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces), Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
280 Newcastle Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
185 George Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in East Maitland, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
5 Day Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 Hughes Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
19 Pierce Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
280 Newcastle Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
19 Wilton Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
10 Vista Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
2 Sylvan Crescent
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
6 Park Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
24 Worcester Drive
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 140 Melbourne Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Boomi Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
23 Paterson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
215 George Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
68 Narang Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
35 Wallis Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
86 Vista Parade
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 58 Porter Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Minor building alterations (internal)…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
102 Brunswick Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 George Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
52A Banks Street
Demolition, Horticulture
Demolition only · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Day Street
Demolition, Residential Accommodation
Demolition only · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
49 Turnbull Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Cambrian Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Cabanas…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
40 George Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
7 Banks Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
32 Boomi Circuit
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
84 Vista Parade
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
19 Adelaide Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Blaxland Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces), Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
58 High Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Maitland City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in East Maitland: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in East Maitland in the last 12 months?
116 development applications were lodged for properties in East Maitland from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 12 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 13 applications.
What kind of development is happening in East Maitland?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (20), alterations & additions (19), new houses (18).
How many new homes are proposed in East Maitland?
Applications lodged in East Maitland in the last 12 months propose 65 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 East Maitland have been decided?
Of the 116 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 92 have a decision (92 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 17 are still in progress and 7 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in East Maitland?
Applications for East Maitland are lodged with Maitland City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.