Development applications in Kilaben Bay, NSW 2283

15 development applications were lodged for properties in Kilaben 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: 15 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 2 modifications

Decided

5 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$5.5M

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.

1
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
0
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
2
Apr
0
May
2
Jun
5
Jul
0
Aug
1
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Alterations & additions6
Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
Commercial, industrial & community2
Dual occupancy & semi-detached2

Where applications stand

Status of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 10
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 0
In progress: 5

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.

7 Barina Avenue
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
166 Kilaben Road
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
222 Kilaben Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M
128 Kilaben Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
114 Kilaben Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · Under $100K

Most recent applications

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

74 Lake View Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
156 Kilaben Road
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Under $100K
206 Kilaben Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 July 2026
48 Laycock Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · Under $100K
7 Barina Avenue
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
242 Kilaben Road
Erection of a new structure, Jetty
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
48 Laycock Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 June 2026 · Under $100K
166 Kilaben Road
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
128 Kilaben Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
55 Ridge Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
114 Kilaben Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
37 Lake View Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
19 Puntee Street
Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
266 Kilaben Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Water recreation structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
222 Kilaben Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M
232 Kilaben Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
90 Ridge Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
73 Ridge Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
55 Jarrett Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
62 Kilaben Road
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or carparking space, Rainwater…
Determined
New houses · Lodged 14 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
166 Kilaben Road
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 2 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
17 Lake View Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2025 · Under $100K
59 Jarrett Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 June 2025 · Under $100K
19 Lakeshore Close
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 June 2025 · Under $100K
23 Kilaben Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 May 2025 · Under $100K
86 Kilaben Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 8 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
62 Kilaben Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking space
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 22 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
32 Kilaben Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Landscaping structures…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Mar 2025 · $100K–$500K
70 Kilaben Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Feb 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
183 Kilaben Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Feb 2025 · Under $100K

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 Kilaben Bay: frequently asked questions

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

15 development applications were lodged for properties in Kilaben Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 2 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 5 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Kilaben Bay?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (6), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3), commercial, industrial & community (2).

How many new homes are proposed in Kilaben Bay?

Applications lodged in Kilaben Bay 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 Kilaben Bay have been decided?

Of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 10 have a decision (10 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Kilaben Bay?

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