Development applications in Fennell Bay, NSW 2283
11 development applications were lodged for properties in Fennell Bay 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
11
last 12 months
Decided
10
1 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$923K
across 11 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.
- 3Oct
- 2Nov
- 1Dec
- 0Jan
- 0Feb
- 2Mar
- 1Apr
- 0May
- 2Jun
- 0Jul
- 0Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
11 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks6
- Alterations & additions3
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Granny flats1
Where applications stand
Status of the 11 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 10
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 1
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
16 Macquarie Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or carparking space
Granny flats · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4 Sandra Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Elizabeth Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Prince Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Fences, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Elizabeth Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Fennell Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
15 Margaret Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
28 Edward Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Water recreation structure, Boat launching ramp
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Elizabeth Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Elizabeth Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
16 Prince Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Sandra Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Macquarie Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or carparking space
Granny flats · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
321 Main Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Bay Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Prince Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Fences, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Mahogany Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Blandford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
36 Macquarie Road
Erection of a new structure, Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
22 Lake Road
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 May 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4 Margaret Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 May 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
19 Prince Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Mar 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Brougham Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 24 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4 Margaret Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Jan 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
20 Harrington 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 9 Jan 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Margaret Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
- In progress
36 Elizabeth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
13 Prince Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Sept 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Bellevue Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 9 Aug 2024 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
293 Main Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 Aug 2024 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
54 Macquarie Road
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 July 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Turnbull Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 July 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
22 Blandford Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 May 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
50 Macquarie Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Apr 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
89 Macquarie Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 Mar 2024 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
6 Bellevue Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 15 Feb 2024 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
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 Fennell Bay: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Fennell Bay in the last 12 months?
11 development applications were lodged for properties in Fennell Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Fennell Bay?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (6), alterations & additions (3), commercial, industrial & community (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Fennell Bay?
Applications lodged in Fennell Bay in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 Fennell Bay have been decided?
Of the 11 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 10 have a decision (10 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 1 is still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Fennell Bay?
Applications for Fennell Bay are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.