Development applications in Gateshead, NSW 2290

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

Latest council activity: 15 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 7 modifications

Decided

11 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$16.5M

across 17 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.

2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
0
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
8
Jul
3
Aug
4
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Alterations & additions7
Commercial, industrial & community4
Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
Subdivisions2
Apartments & townhouses1
Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
New houses1

Where applications stand

Status of the 25 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 14
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 0
In progress: 11

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.

30 Jamieson Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 7 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Lot 444, Dp 224374, 86 Cadaga Road
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
3 Ash Place
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
87 Oakdale Road
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · $5M–$20M
39 Goundry Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Group home (permanent)
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M

Most recent applications

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

52 Oakdale Road
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
3 Ash Place
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
30 Jamieson Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 7 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Lot 444, Dp 224374, 86 Cadaga Road
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
66 Felton Street
Signage, Educational establishment , Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Business identification sign, School
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
39 Goundry Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Group home (permanent)
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
3 Flame Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
22 Bean Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Under $100K
31 Church Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
48 Goundry Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Modification
51 Mahogany Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Entertainment associated with existing premises
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 July 2026 · Under $100K
11 Heshbon Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Supporting Development
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
48 Goundry Street
Demolition, Home business, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Home occupation, Balcony, deck…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 July 2026 · Under $100K
27 The Crescent
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 2 July 2026
49 Oakdale Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
31 Church Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
14 Cadaga Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K
56 Church Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
9 Jamieson Street
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)…
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
11 Heshbon Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Supporting Development
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
87 Oakdale Road
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · $5M–$20M
27 Jamieson Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
5 Church Street
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 Nov 2025 · Modification
3 Oxford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
53 Church Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
63 Goundry Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Granny flats · Lodged 23 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
24 Jamieson Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
34 Mahogany Crescent
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Sept 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
5 Church Street
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Aug 2025
50 Bean Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · 27 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification

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 Gateshead: frequently asked questions

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

25 development applications were lodged for properties in Gateshead from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 8 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Gateshead?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (7), commercial, industrial & community (4), pools, sheds, garages & decks (2).

How many new homes are proposed in Gateshead?

Applications lodged in Gateshead in the last 12 months propose 10 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 Gateshead have been decided?

Of the 25 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 14 have a decision (14 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 11 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Gateshead?

Applications for Gateshead are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.