Development applications in Newcastle East, NSW 2300
16 development applications were lodged for properties in Newcastle East 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
10
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.1M
across 11 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.
- 0Oct
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
- 0Jan
- 2Feb
- 1Mar
- 3Apr
- 5May
- 1Jun
- 0Jul
- 0Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
14 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions11
- Subdivisions2
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 16 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 10
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 4
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.
- In progress
5 Shortland Esplanade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
12 Stevenson Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
3 Stevenson Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
31 Parnell Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
101 1 Scott Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Newcastle East, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
21 Parnell Place
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
21 Parnell Place
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 26 Scott Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · Modification
- Determined
101 1 Scott Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
101 1 Scott Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
101 1 Scott Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Stevenson Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
5 Shortland Esplanade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
103 1 Scott Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
20 Scott Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
31 Parnell Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
33 Stevenson Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Stevenson Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
46 Scott Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
3 Stevenson Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Scott Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Nov 2025
- Determined
1 Stevenson Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Sept 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
18 Scott Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 Parnell Place
Hotel or motel accommodation, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 July 2025 · Modification
- Determined
44 Nobbys Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
101 21 Parnell Place
Dual occupancy, Hotel or motel accommodation, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached)…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 Apr 2025 · 2 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
14 Scott Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Air-conditioning units
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Mar 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
46 Nobbys Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Jan 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
101 21 Parnell Place
Demolition, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Nov 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
17 Stevenson Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Oct 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
25 Alfred Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Oct 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
11 38 Zaara Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
11 38 Zaara Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
7 Bond Street
Restaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Aug 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
7 Bond Street
Restaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2024 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Newcastle City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Newcastle East: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Newcastle East in the last 12 months?
16 development applications were lodged for properties in Newcastle East from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 2 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Newcastle East?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (11), subdivisions (2), new houses (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Newcastle East?
Applications lodged in Newcastle East 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 Newcastle East have been decided?
Of the 16 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 10 have a decision (10 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Newcastle East?
Applications for Newcastle East are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.