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Development applications in Murrays Beach, NSW 2281

24 development applications were lodged for properties in Murrays Beach 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

24

incl. 1 modifications

Decided

18

5 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

17

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$12.7M

across 22 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.

  1. 2
    Oct
  2. 3
    Nov
  3. 0
    Dec
  4. 1
    Jan
  5. 5
    Feb
  6. 3
    Mar
  7. 1
    Apr
  8. 0
    May
  9. 0
    Jun
  10. 4
    Jul
  11. 3
    Aug
  12. 2
    Sep

What is being proposed

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

  • New houses19
  • Alterations & additions3
  • Pools, sheds, garages & decks1

Where applications stand

Status of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved
0
Determined (outcome not stated)
18
Refused
0
Withdrawn or not accepted
1
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.

  • 43 Whistling Kite Circuit

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 10 Tawny Close

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 35 Whistling Kite Circuit

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 18 Tawny Close

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    New houses · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 47 Whistling Kite Circuit

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

Most recent applications

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

  • 8 Nautical Close

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 4 Tawny Close

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 4 Tawny Close

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    New houses · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 50 Freetail Drive

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 4 Hibbertia Rise

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    New houses · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 18 Tawny Close

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    New houses · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 34 Freetail Drive

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification

  • 23 Nine Acres Way

    Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 47 Whistling Kite Circuit

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 33 Whistling Kite Circuit

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 38 Freetail Drive

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 43 Whistling Kite Circuit

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 35 Whistling Kite Circuit

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 28 Freetail Drive

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 41 Whistling Kite Circuit

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 4 Forest Owl Crescent

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 2 Hibbertia Rise

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 27 Grey Gum Trail

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 5 Nightshade Crescent

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · Under $100K

  • 4 Freetail Drive

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Nov 2025 · Under $100K

  • 60 Whistling Kite Circuit

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    Withdrawn

    New houses · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M

  • 49 Whistling Kite Circuit

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 10 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 10 Tawny Close

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 5 Lake Ridge Lane

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 36 Freshwater Crescent

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 3 Centella Rise

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Earthworks, retaining walls…

    Withdrawn

    New houses · Lodged 28 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M

  • 28 Whistling Kite Circuit

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 24 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 6 Centella Rise

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 10 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 53 Whistling Kite Circuit

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 5 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 13 Hibbertia Rise

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 30 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

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

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Murrays Beach market data

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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Murrays Beach.

Development in Murrays Beach: frequently asked questions

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

24 development applications were lodged for properties in Murrays Beach from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 5 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Murrays Beach?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (19), alterations & additions (3), pools, sheds, garages & decks (1).

How many new homes are proposed in Murrays Beach?

Applications lodged in Murrays Beach in the last 12 months propose 17 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 Murrays Beach have been decided?

Of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 18 have a decision (18 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Murrays Beach?

Applications for Murrays Beach are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.