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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.

  1. 12
    Oct
  2. 7
    Nov
  3. 9
    Dec
  4. 11
    Jan
  5. 7
    Feb
  6. 10
    Mar
  7. 12
    Apr
  8. 13
    May
  9. 4
    Jun
  10. 12
    Jul
  11. 12
    Aug
  12. 7
    Sep

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Withdrawn or not accepted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.

  • 9 Turton Street

    Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M

  • 76 Morpeth Road

    Demolition, Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · 5 dwellings · Under $100K

  • 16 Blaxland Street

    Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces), Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M

  • 280 Newcastle Street

    Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M

  • 185 George Street

    Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (detached)

    Determined

    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.

  • 5 Day Street

    Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 1 Hughes Street

    Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Carport

    In progress

    Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 19 Pierce Street

    Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Granny flats · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 280 Newcastle Street

    Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M

  • 19 Wilton Drive

    Subdivision

    Withdrawn

    Subdivisions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 10 Vista Parade

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification

  • 2 Sylvan Crescent

    Subdivision

    In progress

    Subdivisions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 6 Park Street

    Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual…

    In progress

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M

  • 24 Worcester Drive

    Erection of a new structure, Carport

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 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)

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 12 Boomi Circuit

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 23 Paterson Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 215 George Street

    Shed, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 68 Narang Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah

    Withdrawn

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 35 Wallis Street

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 86 Vista Parade

    Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 1 58 Porter Avenue

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Minor building alterations (internal)…

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 102 Brunswick Street

    Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 5 George Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 52A Banks Street

    Demolition, Horticulture

    In progress

    Demolition only · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 12 Day Street

    Demolition, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Demolition only · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 49 Turnbull Drive

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 21 Cambrian Place

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Cabanas…

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 40 George Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 7 Banks Street

    Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Granny flats · Lodged 19 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 32 Boomi Circuit

    Shed, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 84 Vista Parade

    Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 19 Adelaide Street

    Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Granny flats · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 16 Blaxland Street

    Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces), Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification

  • 58 High Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support

    Determined

    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.