Development applications in Kotara South, NSW 2289
12 development applications were lodged for properties in Kotara South 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
12
incl. 2 modifications
Decided
4
7 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
12
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$9.4M
across 9 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.
- 0Oct
- 2Nov
- 1Dec
- 1Jan
- 0Feb
- 1Mar
- 0Apr
- 0May
- 1Jun
- 2Jul
- 2Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
10 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions6
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- New houses1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 12 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 4
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- 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.
- In progress
151 Charlestown Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 11 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
2 Cathrine Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
161 Charlestown Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
1 Inglis Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
40 Stuart Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 23 applications lodged in Kotara South, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
1 Inglis Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2 Cathrine Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
167 Charlestown Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
151 Charlestown Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 11 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
161 Charlestown Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
9 Cathrine Street
Business premises, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 July 2026
- In progress
30 Deborah Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
40 Stuart Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
14 Roscoe Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Deborah Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Deborah St
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4 Kenneth Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
55 Kuranda Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Sept 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
21 Inglis Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Kirkdale Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
55 Kuranda Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Feb 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
141 Charlestown Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 13 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Elvidge Crescent
Pools / decks / fencing, Retaining walls, protection of trees
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Dec 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
23 Inglis Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Dec 2024 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
28 Neerim Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Elvidge Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
19 Cathrine Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Aug 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
26 Deborah Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Feb 2024 · $100K–$500K
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 Kotara South: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Kotara South in the last 12 months?
12 development applications were lodged for properties in Kotara South from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 2 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 2 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Kotara South?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (6), apartments & townhouses (1), commercial, industrial & community (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Kotara South?
Applications lodged in Kotara South in the last 12 months propose 12 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 Kotara South have been decided?
Of the 12 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 4 have a decision (4 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Kotara South?
Applications for Kotara South are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.