Development applications in Islington, NSW 2296
27 development applications were lodged for properties in Islington 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
27
incl. 7 modifications
Decided
17
6 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
3
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$6.4M
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.
- 3Oct
- 0Nov
- 1Dec
- 2Jan
- 3Feb
- 4Mar
- 2Apr
- 4May
- 3Jun
- 1Jul
- 2Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
20 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions11
- Commercial, industrial & community5
- New houses3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 27 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 17
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- In progress
- 6
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
2 Redman Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
9 Wallace Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
56 Power Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural…
New houses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
144 Fern Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
29 Lewis Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Islington, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
19 Watson Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Islington Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
56 Power Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural…
New houses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
29 Lewis Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Islington Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 Wallace Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
16 Sheddon Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
2 Islington Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
38 Maitland Road
Demolition, Business premises, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
138 Fern Street
Business premises, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Lewis Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
25 Lewis Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
2 Redman Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
51 Fern Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Sheddon Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
5 Anderton Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · Modification
- Determined
19 Chinchen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
28 Maitland Road
Business premises, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 May Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
32 Phoebe Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
144 Fern Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
10 Redman Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Shipping containers
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
138 Fern Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Morgan Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
5 Fern Street
Demolition, Hotel or motel accommodation, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
4 Daniel Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13 Anderton Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
30 Phoebe Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 10 Dent Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
58-66 Maitland Road
Advertising and signage, Hardware and building supply
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
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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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Islington.
Development in Islington: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Islington in the last 12 months?
27 development applications were lodged for properties in Islington from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Islington?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (11), commercial, industrial & community (5), new houses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Islington?
Applications lodged in Islington in the last 12 months propose 3 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 Islington have been decided?
Of the 27 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 17 have a decision (17 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 6 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Islington?
Applications for Islington are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.