Development applications in Newcastle, NSW 2300

48 development applications were lodged for properties in Newcastle from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 17 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 15 modifications

Decided

12 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$55.7M

across 26 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.

2
Oct
8
Nov
2
Dec
3
Jan
2
Feb
4
Mar
5
Apr
3
May
8
Jun
5
Jul
4
Aug
2
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Commercial, industrial & community23
Alterations & additions8
Demolition only1
New houses1

Where applications stand

Status of the 48 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 30
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 6
In progress: 12

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.

129 Scott Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Determined
New houses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
40 Shortland Esplanade
Signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation area, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · $20M–$100M
110 Scott Street
Demolition, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $5M–$20M
311 Wharf Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
462 Hunter Street
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $500K–$1M

Most recent applications

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

33 Newcomen Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
249-255 Hunter Street
Business premises, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
1 444-448 Hunter Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Modification
703/328 King Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
350 Wharf Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
U 2 11 Brown Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
116 Hunter Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
350 Wharf Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation facility (outdoor)
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K
350 Wharf Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation facility (outdoor)
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 July 2026 · Under $100K
462 Hunter Street
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
237 Wharf Road
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 20 dwellings · Under $100K · Modification
227 Hunter Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Under $100K
185 Hunter Street
Recreation/Tourist Premise, Tourist and visitor accommodation, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 June 2026
110 Scott Street
Demolition, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $5M–$20M
129 Scott Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Determined
New houses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
249-255 Hunter Street
Business premises, Hours of operation and trading
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Modification
249-255 Hunter Street
Business premises, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
249-255 Hunter Street
Business premises, Hours of operation and trading
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 June 2026 · Modification
96-100 Hunter Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
23 Darby Street
Pub, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Modification
24 Bolton Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
291 King Street
Signage, Advertising and signage, Building identification sign, Business identification sign
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 May 2026 · Under $100K
291 King Street
Signage, Advertising and signage, Building identification sign, Business identification sign
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
374-376 King Street
Shop top housing, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
364 King Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 65 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
291 King Street
Signage, Advertising and signage, Building identification sign, Business identification sign
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
134 King Street
Demolition, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
45 Watt Street
Signage, Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
5 Perkins Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
3-3A Honeysuckle Drive
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · $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: frequently asked questions

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

48 development applications were lodged for properties in Newcastle from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 15 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 8 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Newcastle?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (23), alterations & additions (8), demolition only (1).

How many new homes are proposed in Newcastle?

Applications lodged in Newcastle 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 have been decided?

Of the 48 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 30 have a decision (30 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 12 are still in progress and 6 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Newcastle?

Applications for Newcastle are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.