Development applications in Georgetown, NSW 2298
19 development applications were lodged for properties in Georgetown 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
19
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
16
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.5M
across 14 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
- 2Nov
- 1Dec
- 2Jan
- 0Feb
- 3Mar
- 2Apr
- 1May
- 2Jun
- 1Jul
- 1Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
14 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions10
- Granny flats2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
Where applications stand
Status of the 19 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 16
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- 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
1 Georgetown Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Granny flats · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2 Parkview Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Granny flats · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 Wentworth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
12 David Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
18 Mabel Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Georgetown, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
21 Wentworth Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
29 Asher Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2 Parkview Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Granny flats · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
34 Mabel Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Brett Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
34 Mabel Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Wentworth Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Moate Street
Shop top housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · 16 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
12 David Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13 Austin Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Mabel Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Georgetown Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Granny flats · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
44 Sparke Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
43 Mabel Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
29 Moate Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 Dec 2025 · 16 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
21 Wentworth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Hunter Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
47 Asher Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Oct 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
49 Sparke Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
26 Christo Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
46 Asher Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
47 Christo Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 June 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
44 Mabel Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
47 Asher Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
49 Sparke Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
28 Collins Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 May 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
59 Sparke Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Apr 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Parkview Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Apr 2025 · Modification
- Determined
2 Hunter Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Mar 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
46 Moate Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 13 Nov 2024 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
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 Georgetown: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Georgetown in the last 12 months?
19 development applications were lodged for properties in Georgetown from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Georgetown?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (10), granny flats (2), pools, sheds, garages & decks (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Georgetown?
Applications lodged in Georgetown in the last 12 months propose 2 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 Georgetown have been decided?
Of the 19 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 16 have a decision (16 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Georgetown?
Applications for Georgetown are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.