Development applications in Newcastle West, NSW 2302
20 development applications were lodged for properties in Newcastle West 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
20
incl. 11 modifications
Decided
13
6 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
191
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$130.0M
across 8 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.
- 4Oct
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 0May
- 4Jun
- 2Jul
- 0Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
9 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Subdivisions2
- Alterations & additions1
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 13
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 6
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
711 Hunter Street
Shop top housing, Commercial development, Subdivision, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 191 dwellings · $100M+
- In progress
1 Tudor Street
Commercial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
77 Parry Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Medical centre
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
4 841 Hunter Street
Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
U 1 22 Wood Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Newcastle West, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
711 Hunter Street
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 191 dwellings · Modification
- In progress
77 Parry Street
Commercial development, Medical centre, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 July 2026 · Modification
- In progress
924 Hunter Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 8 July 2026
- In progress
1 Tudor Street
Commercial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
4 841 Hunter Street
Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
309 King Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Registered club
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Modification
- In progress
U 1 22 Wood Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Steel Street
Pub, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
854 Hunter Street
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · $100M+ · Modification
- Determined
711 Hunter Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Modification
- In progress
124-126 Bull Street
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · 281 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
25 Bellevue Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
924 Hunter Street
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · 188 dwellings · $100M+ · Modification
- Determined
124-126 Bull Street
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · Modification
- Determined
711 Hunter Street
Shop top housing, Commercial development, Subdivision, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 191 dwellings · $100M+
- Determined
854 Hunter Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
20 Denison Street
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · 94 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
77 Parry Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Medical centre
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
799 Hunter Street
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Oct 2025 · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
418 King Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Temporary structure
Other & change of use · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
120 Parry Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Sept 2025 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
1 990 Hunter Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2025 · Modification
- Determined
124-126 Bull Street
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Aug 2025 · Modification
- Determined
569 Hunter Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
23 Tudor Street
Commercial development, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
643 Hunter Street
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 June 2025 · 95 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
711 Hunter Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 10 June 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
711 Hunter Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 May 2025 · 260 dwellings · $100M+
- Determined
22 National Park Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 May 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Devonshire Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 May 2025 · $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 West: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Newcastle West in the last 12 months?
20 development applications were lodged for properties in Newcastle West from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 11 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Newcastle West?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (4), subdivisions (2), alterations & additions (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Newcastle West?
Applications lodged in Newcastle West in the last 12 months propose 191 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 Newcastle West have been decided?
Of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 13 have a decision (13 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 6 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Newcastle West?
Applications for Newcastle West are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.