Development applications in Metford, NSW 2323
16 development applications were lodged for properties in Metford 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
16
incl. 2 modifications
Decided
13
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.1M
across 14 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.
- 2Oct
- 4Nov
- 1Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 0Mar
- 0Apr
- 1May
- 2Jun
- 0Jul
- 2Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
14 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks6
- Alterations & additions4
- Granny flats2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Demolition only1
Where applications stand
Status of the 16 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 13
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 3
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
21 Schanck Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
34 Mcleod Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
28 Wakehurst Crescent
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Waters Way
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
38 Eucalyptus Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Metford, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
43 Willow Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
28 Wakehurst Crescent
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Dumaresq Parade
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
28 Wakehurst Crescent
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Chelmsford Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
33 Lowe Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Stonehaven Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Waters Way
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
83 Chelmsford Drive
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
38 Eucalyptus Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Mcleod Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
64 Hargreaves Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
20 Boyd Avenue
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
40 Ferraby Drive
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Schanck Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
34 Mcleod Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
34 Turton Street
Demolition, Hotel or motel accommodation, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Sept 2025 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
29 Strutt Crescent
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 Aug 2025
- Determined
14 Melaleuca Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Somers Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
10 Dudley Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
71 Turton Street
Erection of a new structure, Service station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Mar 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
19 Stonehaven Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house
New houses · Lodged 3 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Nolan Crescent
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 1 Dec 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
43 Willow Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 Nov 2024 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Eucalyptus Crescent
Demolition, Horticulture
Demolition only · Lodged 16 Oct 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
43 Dumaresq Parade
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Sept 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Lupin Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2024
- Determined
60 Turton Street
Industrial development, Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Aug 2024 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
44 Ferraby Drive
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 14 Aug 2024 · Under $100K
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 Metford: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Metford in the last 12 months?
16 development applications were lodged for properties in Metford from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 2 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Metford?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (6), alterations & additions (4), granny flats (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Metford?
Applications lodged in Metford in the last 12 months propose 2 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 Metford have been decided?
Of the 16 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 13 have a decision (13 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Metford?
Applications for Metford are lodged with Maitland City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.