Development applications in Lemon Tree Passage, NSW 2319
19 development applications were lodged for properties in Lemon Tree Passage 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
19
incl. 2 modifications
Decided
11
5 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$2.4M
across 15 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.
- 3Oct
- 0Nov
- 0Dec
- 0Jan
- 1Feb
- 1Mar
- 1Apr
- 2May
- 1Jun
- 5Jul
- 3Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
17 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks9
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Alterations & additions2
- Granny flats1
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 19 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 11
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- 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.
- Determined
24 Morton Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Meredith Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
24 Morton Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
8 Malvern Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
61A Tanilba Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Lemon Tree Passage, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
2 7 Industrial Crescent
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Vehicle repair station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
4 John Parade
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 44 Cook Parade
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Retail Premise, Food and…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
28 Morton Avenue
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Morton Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
8 Malvern Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Whitbread Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
61A Tanilba Road
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
4 Cambridge Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
61A Tanilba Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
35 Kenneth Parade
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Meredith Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
19 Geer Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
2 Meredith Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
4 Cambridge Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Granny flats · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
5 Industrial Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
24 Morton Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
12 Industrial Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Marine Drive
Demolition, Shed
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
23 James Scott Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
2 Meredith Avenue
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure, Shop
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Aug 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
94 Francis Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
23 John Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
41 Gibbers Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
2 44 Cook Parade
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Retail Premise, Food and…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
9 Russell Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Geer Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
23 James Scott Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Northumberland Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Whitbread Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Apr 2025 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Port Stephens Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Lemon Tree Passage: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Lemon Tree Passage in the last 12 months?
19 development applications were lodged for properties in Lemon Tree Passage 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 Lemon Tree Passage?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (9), commercial, industrial & community (4), alterations & additions (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Lemon Tree Passage?
Applications lodged in Lemon Tree Passage in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 Lemon Tree Passage have been decided?
Of the 19 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 11 have a decision (11 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Lemon Tree Passage?
Applications for Lemon Tree Passage are lodged with Port Stephens Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.