Development applications in New Lambton, NSW 2305
91 development applications were lodged for properties in New Lambton 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
91
incl. 13 modifications
Decided
76
11 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
35
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$35.9M
across 74 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.
- 11Oct
- 13Nov
- 7Dec
- 5Jan
- 8Feb
- 7Mar
- 6Apr
- 7May
- 8Jun
- 6Jul
- 4Aug
- 9Sep
What is being proposed
78 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions40
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks14
- New houses10
- Granny flats6
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached4
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Demolition only2
Where applications stand
Status of the 91 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 76
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- In progress
- 11
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
286 Lambton Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · 8 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
90 Kings Road
Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces), Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Oct 2025 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
29 Orchardtown Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
23-23A Thalaba Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
39 Woodlands Avenue
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in New Lambton, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
59 Regent Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
31 Grinsell Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
29 Orchardtown Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
99 Carrington Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
8 Mitchell Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
145 Russell Road
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
35 Knight Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Duke Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
33 Henley Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 Hooper Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Russell Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Bennett Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
52 Addison Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
211 Kings Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 Knight Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
38 Curzon Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
32 Gwydir Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 60 Mackie Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Portland Place
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
39 Carrington Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Residential…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
39 Woodlands Avenue
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
34 Woodlands Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
187 Lambton Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
Granny flats · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
100 Orchardtown Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
271 Turton Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 3 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
12 Burke Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Roslyn Street
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Access ramp, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport, Earthworks…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
18 Clarence Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
47 Carrington Parade
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Stairway
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
82 Birdwood Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
Application details as published by Newcastle City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
Suburb profile
New Lambton market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in New Lambton.
Sales
Recently sold in New Lambton
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in New Lambton.
Development in New Lambton: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in New Lambton in the last 12 months?
91 development applications were lodged for properties in New Lambton from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 13 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 13 applications.
What kind of development is happening in New Lambton?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (40), pools, sheds, garages & decks (14), new houses (10).
How many new homes are proposed in New Lambton?
Applications lodged in New Lambton in the last 12 months propose 35 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 have been decided?
Of the 91 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 76 have a decision (76 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 11 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in New Lambton?
Applications for New Lambton are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.