Development applications in Morpeth, NSW 2321
20 development applications were lodged for properties in Morpeth 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
20
incl. 1 modifications
Decided
16
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.8M
across 18 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
- 2Nov
- 4Dec
- 1Jan
- 0Feb
- 0Mar
- 4Apr
- 4May
- 2Jun
- 1Jul
- 0Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
19 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks7
- Alterations & additions6
- Commercial, industrial & community3
- Demolition only2
- Apartments & townhouses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 16
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- 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
130 Swan Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
41 Butchers Lane
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
75 High Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
Butchers Lane
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 John Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Morpeth, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
1 Albuera Close
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
41 Butchers Lane
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
4 Carlisle Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
68 Swan Street
Business premises, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 May 2026
- Determined
14 James Street, Morpeth.
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Duckenfield Road
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
Butchers Lane
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
75 High Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
37 High Street
Demolition, Horticulture
Demolition only · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 John Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
42 Close Street
Demolition, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Carlisle Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Northumberland Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
121 Princess Street
Demolition, Horticulture
Demolition only · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
130 Swan Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
62 James Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
80 Princess Street
Demolition, Horticulture, Agriculture
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Matilda Circle
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
46 James Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
108 High Street
Demolition, Horticulture, Agriculture
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
123 Swan Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Sept 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
13 Albuera Close
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Carlisle Place
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
Butchers Lane
Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Duckenfield Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
Butchers Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
107 Swan Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 May 2025 · 11 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
160 Swan Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Landscaping structures
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Albuera Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Apr 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
123 Princess Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 4 Apr 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
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 Morpeth: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Morpeth in the last 12 months?
20 development applications were lodged for properties in Morpeth from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Morpeth?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (7), alterations & additions (6), commercial, industrial & community (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Morpeth?
Applications lodged in Morpeth in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 Morpeth have been decided?
Of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 16 have a decision (16 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Morpeth?
Applications for Morpeth are lodged with Maitland City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.