Development applications in Matcham, NSW 2250

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

Latest council activity: 14 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 4 modifications

Decided

7 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$4.8M

across 11 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.

2
Oct
0
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
0
Mar
4
Apr
1
May
0
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Alterations & additions6
Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
New houses2
Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Other & change of use1

Where applications stand

Status of the 18 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 9
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 2
In progress: 7

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.

138 Coachwood Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Rainwater tanks
In progress
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
191 Oak Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
In progress
New houses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
387 Oak Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
21 Oak Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
163 Matcham Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K

Most recent applications

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

1 236 Matcham Road
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
138 Coachwood Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Rainwater tanks
In progress
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
393 Oak Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
191 Oak Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
In progress
New houses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
229 Oak Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
69 Matcham Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
163 Matcham Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
4 89 Oak Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
63 Coachwood Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Cabanas…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
181 Matcham Road
Erection of a new structure, Water reticulation system, Water supply system
In progress
Other & change of use · Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
2 238 Matcham Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
21 Oak Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
21 Oak Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
110 Coachwood Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Jan 2026
387 Oak Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
88 Milina Road
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
2 236 Matcham Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
12 Sarah Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 1 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
14 Collingwood Drive
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 Sept 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
280 Matcham Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
309 Oak Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
24 Elaine Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 July 2025 · Under $100K
181 Matcham Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2025 · $500K–$1M
279 Matcham Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 15 July 2025 · Under $100K
181 Oak Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 July 2025 · Under $100K
105 Oak Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Non-standard Housing
Withdrawn
Other & change of use · Lodged 25 June 2025 · Under $100K
229 Oak Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 1 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
308 Matcham Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Mar 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
105 Oak Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Mar 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
35 Coachwood Road
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 Jan 2025 · Under $100K

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

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Matcham market data

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Development in Matcham: frequently asked questions

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

18 development applications were lodged for properties in Matcham from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 4 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Matcham?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (6), pools, sheds, garages & decks (4), new houses (2).

How many new homes are proposed in Matcham?

Applications lodged in Matcham in the last 12 months propose 3 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 Matcham have been decided?

Of the 18 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 9 have a decision (9 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Matcham?

Applications for Matcham are lodged with Central Coast Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.