Development applications in Kearsley, NSW 2325
15 development applications were lodged for properties in Kearsley 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
6
7 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
4
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$2.1M
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.
- 1Oct
- 2Nov
- 1Dec
- 0Jan
- 2Feb
- 1Mar
- 0Apr
- 0May
- 2Jun
- 1Jul
- 2Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
14 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks7
- Alterations & additions3
- New houses2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Granny flats1
Where applications stand
Status of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 6
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 7
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
21B Government Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
8 Wilson Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
39 Allandale Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
75 Allandale Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Tomalpin Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Kearsley, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
8 Wilson Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Tomalpin Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
34 Kearsley Selections Road
Shed, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Shipping containers
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
75 Allandale Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
21A Government Circuit
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Tomalpin Street
Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
34 Kearsley Selections Road
Shed, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Shipping containers
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 June 2026
- Withdrawn
27 Congewai Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2A Lake Road
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
21B Government Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
39 Allandale Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
30 Pokolbin Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
21B Government Circuit
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Government Circuit
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
128 Caledonia Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
3A Lake Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
3A Lake Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
71 Allandale Street
Secondary dwelling, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 July 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 Jeffries Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 June 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Government Circuit
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 4 June 2025
- Determined
128 Caledonia Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 30 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
37 Pokolbin Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Allandale Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
39 Congewai Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
119 Caledonia Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Mar 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
43 Kearsley Selections Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Allandale Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
79A Allandale Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 July 2024 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 Congewai Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 May 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Allandale Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Mar 2024 · Under $100K
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 Kearsley: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Kearsley in the last 12 months?
15 development applications were lodged for properties in Kearsley from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Sep 2026, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Kearsley?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (7), alterations & additions (3), new houses (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Kearsley?
Applications lodged in Kearsley in the last 12 months propose 4 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 Kearsley have been decided?
Of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 6 have a decision (6 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Kearsley?
Applications for Kearsley are lodged with Cessnock City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.