Development applications in Lorn, NSW 2320
37 development applications were lodged for properties in Lorn 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
37
incl. 3 modifications
Decided
26
6 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
0
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.9M
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.
- 3Oct
- 2Nov
- 0Dec
- 7Jan
- 0Feb
- 6Mar
- 2Apr
- 6May
- 3Jun
- 1Jul
- 4Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
34 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions14
- Demolition only8
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks8
- Subdivisions2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 37 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 26
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 5
- In progress
- 6
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
1 Queen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
4 King Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Melrose Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
102 Glenarvon Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Leslie Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Lorn, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
37A Belmore Road
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
7 Queen Street
Demolition, Horticulture
Demolition only · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
25 Nillo Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
37A Belmore Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
4 King Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Stuart Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
50 Melrose Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
49 Melrose Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026
- Withdrawn
50 Melrose Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Stuart Street
Demolition, Horticulture
Demolition only · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
9 Queen Street
Demolition, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Melrose Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Leslie Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Allan Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21A Queen Street
Demolition, Supporting Development
Demolition only · Lodged 8 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
78 Belmore Road
Demolition, Dwelling house
New houses · Lodged 8 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Bowden Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
4 King Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Roxburgh Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Melrose Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
39 Melrose Street
Demolition, Horticulture
Demolition only · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
19 Allan Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
1 Queen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
61 Belmore Road
Demolition, Horticulture
Demolition only · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
8 The Esplanade
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
37 Melrose Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
38 Allan Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 27 Jan 2026
- Determined
22 Nillo Street
Demolition, Agriculture
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
102 Glenarvon Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
11 Roxburgh Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Maitland City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Lorn: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Lorn in the last 12 months?
37 development applications were lodged for properties in Lorn from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 3 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Lorn?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (14), demolition only (8), pools, sheds, garages & decks (8).
How many development applications in Lorn have been decided?
Of the 37 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 26 have a decision (26 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 6 are still in progress and 5 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Lorn?
Applications for Lorn are lodged with Maitland City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.