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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.

  1. 4
    Oct
  2. 1
    Nov
  3. 1
    Dec
  4. 2
    Jan
  5. 1
    Feb
  6. 3
    Mar
  7. 1
    Apr
  8. 0
    May
  9. 4
    Jun
  10. 2
    Jul
  11. 0
    Aug
  12. 1
    Sep

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Withdrawn or not accepted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.

  • 711 Hunter Street

    Shop top housing, Commercial development, Subdivision, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 191 dwellings · $100M+

  • 1 Tudor Street

    Commercial development, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $1M–$5M

  • 77 Parry Street

    Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Medical centre

    Determined

    Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M

  • 4 841 Hunter Street

    Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $1M–$5M

  • U 1 22 Wood Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise

    In progress

    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.

  • 711 Hunter Street

    Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 191 dwellings · Modification

  • 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…

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 July 2026 · Modification

  • 924 Hunter Street

    Subdivision

    In progress

    Subdivisions · Lodged 8 July 2026

  • 1 Tudor Street

    Commercial development, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $1M–$5M

  • 4 841 Hunter Street

    Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $1M–$5M

  • 309 King Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Registered club

    Withdrawn

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Modification

  • U 1 22 Wood Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 15 Steel Street

    Pub, Advertising and signage

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Under $100K

  • 854 Hunter Street

    Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · $100M+ · Modification

  • 711 Hunter Street

    Demolition

    Determined

    Demolition only · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Modification

  • 124-126 Bull Street

    Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · 281 dwellings · Modification

  • 25 Bellevue Street

    Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 924 Hunter Street

    Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · 188 dwellings · $100M+ · Modification

  • 124-126 Bull Street

    Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · Modification

  • 711 Hunter Street

    Shop top housing, Commercial development, Subdivision, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 191 dwellings · $100M+

  • 854 Hunter Street

    Subdivision

    Determined

    Subdivisions · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · Under $100K · Modification

  • 20 Denison Street

    Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · 94 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification

  • 77 Parry Street

    Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Medical centre

    Determined

    Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M

  • 799 Hunter Street

    Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Oct 2025 · $20M–$100M · Modification

  • 418 King Street

    Temporary building, structure or use, Temporary structure

    Determined

    Other & change of use · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · Under $100K

  • 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)

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Sept 2025 · $500K–$1M

  • 1 990 Hunter Street

    Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2025 · Modification

  • 124-126 Bull Street

    Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Aug 2025 · Modification

  • 569 Hunter Street

    Hotel or motel accommodation, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 July 2025 · Under $100K

  • 23 Tudor Street

    Commercial development, Advertising and signage

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 July 2025 · Under $100K

  • 643 Hunter Street

    Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 June 2025 · 95 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification

  • 711 Hunter Street

    Demolition

    Determined

    Demolition only · Lodged 10 June 2025 · $500K–$1M

  • 711 Hunter Street

    Demolition, Shop top housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise

    Withdrawn

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 May 2025 · 260 dwellings · $100M+

  • 22 National Park Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 May 2025 · $100K–$500K

  • 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

    Determined

    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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Newcastle West market data

Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Newcastle West.

Sales

Recently sold in Newcastle West

What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Newcastle West.

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.