Development applications in Lovedale, NSW 2325

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

Latest council activity: 16 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 6 modifications

Decided

11 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$9.1M

across 16 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.

1
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
0
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Commercial, industrial & community10
Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
New houses2
Subdivisions1

Where applications stand

Status of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 11
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 0
In progress: 11

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.

23 Richardson Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
871 Lovedale Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
In progress
New houses · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
30 Wills Hill Road
Shed, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Driveways and hard…
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
701 Lovedale Road
Farm buildings, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
30 Wills Hill Road
Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

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

1058 Wine Country Drive
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation…
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 300 dwellings · Modification
307 Wilderness Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Supporting Development
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
12 Wilderness Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Function centre, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
871 Lovedale Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
In progress
New houses · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
84 Wilderness Road
Demolition, Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
1058 Wine Country Drive
Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
469 Lovedale Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Tourist and visitor accommodation
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Under $100K
469 Lovedale Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Tourist and visitor accommodation
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 July 2026 · Under $100K
30 Wills Hill Road
Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
469 Lovedale Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise, Camping ground
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 June 2026 · Under $100K
1058 Wine Country Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Classified road, Main road
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 May 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
150 Wills Hill Road
Erection of a new structure, Information and education facility
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 1 May 2026 · Modification
30 Wills Hill Road
Shed, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Driveways and hard…
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
540 Wilderness Road
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
469 Lovedale Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
23 Richardson Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
12 Wilderness Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
701 Lovedale Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
322 Lovedale Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
6 Lovedale Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
20 The Ballabourneen
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
701 Lovedale Road
Farm buildings, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
540 Wilderness Road
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
30 Wills Hill Road
Temporary building, structure or use, Function centre
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
39 Lovedale Road
Erection of a new structure, Information and education facility
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 16 July 2025 · Modification
26 Lodge Road
Erection of a new structure, Eco-tourist facility
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 June 2025 · $1M–$5M
1058 Wine Country Drive
Erection of a new structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 May 2025 · $5M–$20M
482 Wilderness Road
Commercial development, Erection of a new structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise, Function centre, Tourist and visitor accommodation…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 May 2025 · $1M–$5M
20 The Ballabourneen
Subdivision
Withdrawn
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 May 2025 · Under $100K
701 Lovedale Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Agritourism
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Apr 2025 · Modification

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

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Lovedale market data

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Recently sold in Lovedale

What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Lovedale.

Development in Lovedale: frequently asked questions

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

22 development applications were lodged for properties in Lovedale from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 3 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Lovedale?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (10), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3), new houses (2).

How many new homes are proposed in Lovedale?

Applications lodged in Lovedale in the last 12 months propose 2 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 Lovedale have been decided?

Of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 11 have a decision (11 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 11 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Lovedale?

Applications for Lovedale are lodged with Cessnock City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.