Development applications in Lake Cathie, NSW 2445
74 development applications were lodged for properties in Lake Cathie 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
74
incl. 6 modifications
Decided
52
18 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
46
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$28.2M
across 62 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.
- 8Oct
- 7Nov
- 2Dec
- 3Jan
- 8Feb
- 7Mar
- 2Apr
- 8May
- 8Jun
- 7Jul
- 6Aug
- 8Sep
What is being proposed
68 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses29
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks13
- Alterations & additions12
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached6
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Granny flats2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Other & change of use1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 74 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 52
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- In progress
- 18
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
119 Tobago Parade
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
46 Platypus Parade
Attached dwelling, Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
73 Chepana Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
72 Forest Parkway
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
126 Tobago Parade
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Lake Cathie, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
21 Aquarius Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
17 Antilles Way
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
12 Koribah Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
117 Tobago Parade
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
46 Platypus Parade
Attached dwelling, Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
122 Tobago Parade
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
12 Barbuda Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
7 Whitewater Terrace
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026
- In progress
40 Evans Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- In progress
112 Tobago Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
127 Tobago Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
Ocean Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Withdrawn
112 Tobago Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
7 Tiger Quoll Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
17 Galena Grove
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
Tobago Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
126 Tobago Parade
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
124 Tobago Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
12 Fiona Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Galena Grove
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
72 Forest Parkway
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1547 Ocean Drive
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
23 Karikeree Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
119 Tobago Parade
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
4 Antilles Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
123 Tobago Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Barbados Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Galena Grove
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
123 Tobago Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1561 Ocean Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
Suburb profile
Lake Cathie market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Lake Cathie.
Sales
Recently sold in Lake Cathie
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Lake Cathie.
Development in Lake Cathie: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Lake Cathie in the last 12 months?
74 development applications were lodged for properties in Lake Cathie from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 8 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Lake Cathie?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (29), pools, sheds, garages & decks (13), alterations & additions (12).
How many new homes are proposed in Lake Cathie?
Applications lodged in Lake Cathie in the last 12 months propose 46 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 Lake Cathie have been decided?
Of the 74 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 52 have a decision (52 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 18 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Lake Cathie?
Applications for Lake Cathie are lodged with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.