Development applications in Medowie, NSW 2318
114 development applications were lodged for properties in Medowie 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
114
incl. 14 modifications
Decided
88
19 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
28
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$23.2M
across 88 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.
- 8Oct
- 10Nov
- 5Dec
- 9Jan
- 8Feb
- 13Mar
- 11Apr
- 8May
- 6Jun
- 15Jul
- 13Aug
- 8Sep
What is being proposed
100 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks49
- Alterations & additions14
- New houses14
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached8
- Other & change of use5
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Granny flats4
- Subdivisions2
Where applications stand
Status of the 114 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 88
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 7
- In progress
- 19
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
15 Nut Bush Drive
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Emerald Close
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
31 Silver Wattle Drive
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 Emerald Close
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
17 Nut Bush Drive
Subdivision, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Dual occupancy…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Medowie, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
20A Abundance Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- In progress
15 Yale Crescent
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
6 Old Farm Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
1 Ingra Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
52 Kirrang Drive
Dual occupancy, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
17 Nut Bush Drive
Subdivision, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Dual occupancy…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
120 Sunningdale Circuit
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
5 Sam Court
Home business, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Other & change of use · Lodged 8 Sept 2026
- In progress
801 Medowie Road
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
5 Sam Court
Home business, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Other & change of use · Lodged 27 Aug 2026
- In progress
52 Portmarnock Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
30 Peppertree Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
9 Cobalt Way
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
30 Sylvan Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
80 South Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
69 Sunningdale Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 Ballat Close
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Liberty Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
7 Ingra Close
Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Other & change of use · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
49 Lewis Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8 Waropara Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
10 Kapalua Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
6A Waropara Road
Educational establishment , Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, School, Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
25 Ford Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Bower Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
45 Rosewood Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
6 Joanne Close
Home business, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8A Abundance Road
Secondary dwelling, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
56A Kula Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Kula Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Port Stephens Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Medowie: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Medowie in the last 12 months?
114 development applications were lodged for properties in Medowie from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 14 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 15 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Medowie?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (49), alterations & additions (14), new houses (14).
How many new homes are proposed in Medowie?
Applications lodged in Medowie in the last 12 months propose 28 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 Medowie have been decided?
Of the 114 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 88 have a decision (88 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 19 are still in progress and 7 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Medowie?
Applications for Medowie are lodged with Port Stephens Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.