Development applications in Lochinvar, NSW 2321

112 development applications were lodged for properties in Lochinvar from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 17 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

112

incl. 15 modifications

Decided

16 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$56.4M

across 86 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.

14
Oct
9
Nov
15
Dec
7
Jan
11
Feb
7
Mar
4
Apr
9
May
10
Jun
12
Jul
10
Aug
4
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Pools, sheds, garages & decks44
New houses14
Dual occupancy & semi-detached8
Alterations & additions7
Apartments & townhouses7
Commercial, industrial & community7
Subdivisions6
Demolition only2
Granny flats1
Other & change of use1

Where applications stand

Status of the 112 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 88
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 8
In progress: 16

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.

50 Johannes Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 9 dwellings · $1M–$5M
3 Christopher Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 May 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
72 Springfield Drive
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
100 Springfield Drive
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
68 Lilac Avenue
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

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

10 Charbray Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
7 Farmstead Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
51 Station Lane
Erection of a new structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
93 Springfield Drive
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Modification
24 Farmstead Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
20 Freeman Drive
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
Demolition only · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
11 Silo Street
Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
20 Eloura Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
3 Loquat Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
127 New England Highway
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
41 Johannes Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
51 Droughtmaster Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
4 Hunter Close
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
52 Wyndella Road
Educational establishment , Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Fences, Pathways and paving, Building…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · $20M–$100M
25 Livistona Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 31 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
43 Lilac Avenue
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 31 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
20 Eloura Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks…
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Under $100K
41 Lilac Avenue
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
22 Marika Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K
100 Springfield Drive
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
72 Springfield Drive
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
8 Shorthorn Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
13 Station Lane
Demolition
Determined
Demolition only · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
2 Dexter Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K
310 Robert Road
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
8 Shorthorn Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
12 Charlotte Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 June 2026 · Under $100K
51 Station Lane
Temporary building, structure or use, Portable offices
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
2 Livistona Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
New houses · Lodged 16 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
2 Meadow Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K

Application details as published by Maitland City Council, Cessnock City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in Lochinvar: frequently asked questions

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

112 development applications were lodged for properties in Lochinvar from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 15 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 15 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Lochinvar?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (44), new houses (14), dual occupancy & semi-detached (8).

How many new homes are proposed in Lochinvar?

Applications lodged in Lochinvar in the last 12 months propose 55 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 Lochinvar have been decided?

Of the 112 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 88 have a decision (88 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 16 are still in progress and 8 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Lochinvar?

Applications for Lochinvar are lodged with Maitland City Council and Cessnock City Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.