Development applications in Elermore Vale, NSW 2287

30 development applications were lodged for properties in Elermore Vale from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 18 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 6 modifications

Decided

8 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$25.6M

across 20 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
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
6
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
5
Jul
3
Aug
5
Sep

What is being proposed

24 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Pools, sheds, garages & decks7
New houses6
Alterations & additions4
Apartments & townhouses3
Subdivisions3
Granny flats1

Where applications stand

Status of the 30 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 17
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 5
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.

142 Cardiff Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 23 dwellings · $5M–$20M
129 Cardiff Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 10 dwellings · $5M–$20M
196 Aries Way
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
71B Cambronne Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
10 Fields Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Elermore Vale, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

3 Stacey Close
Demolition, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
8 Justin Parade
Shed, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
129 Cardiff Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 10 dwellings · $5M–$20M
153A Cardiff Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
50 Smith Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Swimming pool
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
142 Cardiff Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 23 dwellings · $5M–$20M
24 Croudace Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Withdrawn
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 4 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
5 Fields Way
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
U 1 83 Cardiff Road
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · Under $100K
10 Fields Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
11 Fields Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 4 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
7 Fields Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 3 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
3 Justin Parade
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Withdrawn
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
137 Croudace Road
Demolition, Commercial development, Subdivision, Advertising and signage, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building…
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 1 June 2026
12 Fields Way
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under $100K
79 Croudace Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
Granny flats · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
1 Fields Way
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
20 Chehalis Avenue
Subdivision
Withdrawn
Subdivisions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026
196 Aries Way
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
5 Jenny Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
36 178 Lake Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
30 Kerry Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
6 Orion Close
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
1 Fields Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
18 178 Lake Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
2 Libra Close
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
71B Cambronne Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
164 Lake Road
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 Nov 2025 · $5M–$20M · Modification
142 Jubilee Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 5 Nov 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
1 Valerie Court
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 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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Development in Elermore Vale: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Elermore Vale in the last 12 months?

30 development applications were lodged for properties in Elermore Vale from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 6 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Elermore Vale?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (7), new houses (6), alterations & additions (4).

How many new homes are proposed in Elermore Vale?

Applications lodged in Elermore Vale in the last 12 months propose 43 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 Elermore Vale have been decided?

Of the 30 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 17 have a decision (17 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 8 are still in progress and 5 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Elermore Vale?

Applications for Elermore Vale are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.