Development applications in Lambton, NSW 2299
34 development applications were lodged for properties in Lambton 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
34
incl. 4 modifications
Decided
30
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
22
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$23.9M
across 28 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
- 4Nov
- 2Dec
- 2Jan
- 4Feb
- 7Mar
- 3Apr
- 2May
- 1Jun
- 5Jul
- 2Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
30 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions9
- New houses5
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached4
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
- Commercial, industrial & community2
- Granny flats2
- Subdivisions2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Demolition only1
Where applications stand
Status of the 34 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 30
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 3
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
22 Dickson Street
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
56 Karoola Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
70 Karoola Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
27 Robinson Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
101 Young Road
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Lambton, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
1 121 Elder Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
39 Wyong Road
Demolition, Industrial development, Subdivision, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Light industry, Hours of operation…
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
17 Jerrawa Close
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Robinson Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
40 Croudace Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
6 Orlando Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
56 Karoola Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
21 Johnson Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
1 Rosmar Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Bambara Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
45 Durham Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
70 Karoola Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
101 Young Road
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
47 Croudace Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
30 Bindera Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Apr 2026
- Determined
80 Croudace Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building…
Granny flats · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
53 Fitzroy Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
51 Pearson Street
Secondary dwelling, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Granny flats · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Pride Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Kalinda Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
53 De Vitre Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Charlton Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
22 Dickson Street
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
72 De Vitre Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
12 Pride Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
126 Durham Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
31 Kendall Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
48A Chilcott Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
75 Howe Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
31 Kendall Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 15 Dec 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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Development in Lambton: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Lambton in the last 12 months?
34 development applications were lodged for properties in Lambton from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Lambton?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (9), new houses (5), dual occupancy & semi-detached (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Lambton?
Applications lodged in Lambton in the last 12 months propose 22 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 Lambton have been decided?
Of the 34 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 30 have a decision (30 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Lambton?
Applications for Lambton are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.