Development applications in Merewether, NSW 2291

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

Latest council activity: 17 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

157

incl. 38 modifications

Decided

104

41 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$88.1M

across 107 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.

14
Oct
13
Nov
15
Dec
10
Jan
10
Feb
21
Mar
10
Apr
13
May
15
Jun
12
Jul
14
Aug
10
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Alterations & additions52
New houses21
Pools, sheds, garages & decks21
Dual occupancy & semi-detached14
Apartments & townhouses4
Commercial, industrial & community3
Subdivisions3
Granny flats1

Where applications stand

Status of the 157 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 1
Determined (outcome not stated): 103
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 12
In progress: 41

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.

32 Caldwell Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
46 Ulick Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
1 Ridge Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $5M–$20M
16 John Parade
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
9 Woodward Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

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

7 Lorraine Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
14 Edward Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
1 Bank Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · Modification
112 Janet Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
81 Selwyn Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
16 Ulick Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
3 Arthur Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
37 Woodward Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
190 Glebe Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Shop top housing, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
53 Curry Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
154A Morgan Street
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
9 Hill Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
31 Scenic Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Modification
92 Rowan Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
57 Railway Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise, Take away food and drink
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
49 Hickson Street
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
109 Frederick Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
86 Turnbull Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
22 John Parade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Swimming…
Determined
New houses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
51 Smith Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
5/91 Frederick Street
Office Premise, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Hours of…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Aug 2026
65 Wilton Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
19 Ulick Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
14 Elliott Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
16 Patrick Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
14 Cram Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
19 Mary Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K
5 June Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining…
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
47 Railway Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
60 Wilton Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $100K–$500K

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

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Development in Merewether: frequently asked questions

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

157 development applications were lodged for properties in Merewether from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 38 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 21 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Merewether?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (52), new houses (21), pools, sheds, garages & decks (21).

How many new homes are proposed in Merewether?

Applications lodged in Merewether in the last 12 months propose 56 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 Merewether have been decided?

Of the 157 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 104 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 103 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 41 are still in progress and 12 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Merewether?

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