Development applications in New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305
26 development applications were lodged for properties in New Lambton Heights 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
26
incl. 7 modifications
Decided
21
5 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
3
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$6.6M
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
- 3Nov
- 2Dec
- 0Jan
- 1Feb
- 4Mar
- 2Apr
- 4May
- 4Jun
- 3Jul
- 1Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
19 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions7
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks7
- New houses2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Granny flats1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 26 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 21
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- 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
3 Grand Valley Way
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 Arkana Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
20 Cardiff Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Ridgeway Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
28 Ridgeway Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in New Lambton Heights, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
5 Dunblane Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
13 Arkana Close
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
44 Charlestown Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
13 Arkana Close
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 Cardiff Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 24 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
23 Currawong Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
119 Lookout Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
27 Cardiff Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
28 Ridgeway Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
43 Walkern Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
7 President Place
Demolition, Signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Mountain View Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 May 2026
- Determined
7 Ridgeway Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
20 Cardiff Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
61 Marshall Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
172 Lookout Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · Modification
- Determined
185 Croudace Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
5A Grand Valley Way
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Grand Valley Way
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
204 Croudace Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Carisbrooke Avenue
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Ridgeway Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
185 Croudace Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Arkana Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
197 Croudace Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
192 Croudace Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
24 Grandview Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Gistford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
4 6 Cardiff Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Ridgeway Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
Application details as published by Newcastle City Council, Lake Macquarie City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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New Lambton Heights market data
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Development in New Lambton Heights: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in New Lambton Heights in the last 12 months?
26 development applications were lodged for properties in New Lambton Heights from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in New Lambton Heights?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (7), pools, sheds, garages & decks (7), new houses (2).
How many new homes are proposed in New Lambton Heights?
Applications lodged in New Lambton Heights in the last 12 months propose 3 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 New Lambton Heights have been decided?
Of the 26 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 21 have a decision (21 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in New Lambton Heights?
Applications for New Lambton Heights are lodged with Newcastle City Council and Lake Macquarie City Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.