Development applications in Maitland, NSW 2320
46 development applications were lodged for properties in Maitland 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
46
incl. 11 modifications
Decided
26
12 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
8
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$5.3M
across 29 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.
- 6Oct
- 0Nov
- 3Dec
- 4Jan
- 2Feb
- 6Mar
- 5Apr
- 2May
- 4Jun
- 7Jul
- 2Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
35 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community12
- Demolition only8
- Alterations & additions7
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 46 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 26
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 8
- In progress
- 12
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.
- In progress
44 Denman Street
Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 June 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
24 Bonar Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
53 Sempill Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
136 Cessnock Road
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
23 St Andrews Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Maitland, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
324 High Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
19 Bungaree Street
Demolition, Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
24 Bonar Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
378 High Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
30 Catherine Street
Demolition, Horticulture
Demolition only · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1/416 High Street
Office Premise, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Light…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
386-388 High Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
246 High Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Function centre
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
142 Elgin Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2A Johnson Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Hardware and building supply
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Modification
- Withdrawn
416 High Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, High technology industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
19 Bungaree Street
Demolition, Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Withdrawn
67 Church Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
43-47 Hannan Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
49 Devonshire Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
44 Denman Street
Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 June 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
53 Sempill Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
20 Victoria Street
Shop top housing, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
14 Mount Pleasant Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
16 Ballard Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
511 High Street
Signage, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Mount Pleasant Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 13 Steam Street
Demolition, Horticulture
Demolition only · Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2A Johnson Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Hardware and building supply
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · Modification
- Determined
20 Denman Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
27-39 Bulwer Street
Demolition, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Wolfe Street
Demolition, Horticulture
Demolition only · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
113 Bourke Street
Demolition, Horticulture
Demolition only · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
344 High Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
226 High Street
Educational establishment , Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
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 Maitland: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Maitland in the last 12 months?
46 development applications were lodged for properties in Maitland from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 11 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Maitland?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (12), demolition only (8), alterations & additions (7).
How many new homes are proposed in Maitland?
Applications lodged in Maitland in the last 12 months propose 8 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 Maitland have been decided?
Of the 46 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 26 have a decision (26 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 12 are still in progress and 8 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Maitland?
Applications for Maitland are lodged with Maitland City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.