Development applications in Merriwa, NSW 2329
22 development applications were lodged for properties in Merriwa 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
22
incl. 2 modifications
Decided
13
5 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
10
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$4.1M
across 15 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.
- 4Oct
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 0Mar
- 3Apr
- 1May
- 1Jun
- 2Jul
- 2Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
20 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community8
- New houses6
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Other & change of use1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 13
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- In progress
- 5
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
62-66 Bettington Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
6153 Golden Highway
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport
New houses · Lodged 3 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
6165 Scone Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 King George V Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1199 Cullingral Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Merriwa, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
6165 Scone Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
86 Mackenzie Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
135 Bettington Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Access ramp, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
497 Hulks Road
Erection of a new structure, Agriculture
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
135 Bettington Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Access ramp, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
135 Bettington Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Access ramp, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
6165 Scone Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 28 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1199 Cullingral Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
106 Lawlers Lane
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
65 Vennacher Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Marquet Street
Hostel, 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 17 Apr 2026
- Determined
141 Bettington Street
Demolition, Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
96 Depot 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…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10-12 Flaggs Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
62-66 Bettington Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
96 Depot 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…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6153 Golden Highway
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport
New houses · Lodged 3 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Prices Lane
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
108 Bettington Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · 9 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
21 King George V Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
100 Hampshire Road
Demolition, Dwelling house
New houses · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
4458 Golden Highway
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Other Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
21 King George V Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Mackenzie Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
35-37 Marquet Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
21 King George V Avenue
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2350 Cullingral Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
857 Roma Road
Erection of a new structure, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 June 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
12 Scone Road
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
100 Mackenzie Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 May 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Application details as published by Upper Hunter Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Merriwa: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Merriwa in the last 12 months?
22 development applications were lodged for properties in Merriwa from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 2 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Merriwa?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (8), new houses (6), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Merriwa?
Applications lodged in Merriwa in the last 12 months propose 10 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 Merriwa have been decided?
Of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 13 have a decision (13 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Merriwa?
Applications for Merriwa are lodged with Upper Hunter Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.