Development applications in Ellalong, NSW 2325
15 development applications were lodged for properties in Ellalong 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
15
incl. 1 modifications
Decided
11
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
5
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.2M
across 12 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.
- 2Oct
- 1Nov
- 2Dec
- 0Jan
- 0Feb
- 4Mar
- 0Apr
- 2May
- 2Jun
- 0Jul
- 1Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
14 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks5
- Alterations & additions3
- New houses3
- Granny flats2
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 11
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 3
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
19 Hecla Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
17 Hecla Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
18 Undine Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
105 Wallaby Gully Road
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
53 Alexander Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling
Most recent applications
The 29 applications lodged in Ellalong, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
1466 Sandy Creek Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
69 Vulture Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Undine Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 South Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Undine Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
23-25 Church Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
105 Wallaby Gully Road
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
31 South Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
19 Hecla Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
58-60 Helena Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
53 Alexander Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
15 Hecla Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
23-25 Church Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Nov 2025
- Determined
17 Hecla Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
28 Vulture Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
30 Vulture Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
22 Rugby Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Q4 Private Access
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
58-60 Helena Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Hecla Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
88 Vulture Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Mar 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
39 Church Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Nov 2024 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
38 Truro Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Oct 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Campbell Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Oct 2024 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
28 Vulture Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Oct 2024 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
30 Vulture Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 10 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
26 Vulture Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 5 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
441 Wallaby Gully Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 Aug 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
39 Church Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 May 2024 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Cessnock City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Ellalong: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Ellalong in the last 12 months?
15 development applications were lodged for properties in Ellalong from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Ellalong?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (5), alterations & additions (3), new houses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Ellalong?
Applications lodged in Ellalong in the last 12 months propose 5 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 Ellalong have been decided?
Of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 11 have a decision (11 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Ellalong?
Applications for Ellalong are lodged with Cessnock City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.