Development applications in North Lambton, NSW 2299
33 development applications were lodged for properties in North 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
33
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
22
5 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
16
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$6.1M
across 22 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.
- 2Oct
- 4Nov
- 5Dec
- 0Jan
- 2Feb
- 4Mar
- 3Apr
- 2May
- 5Jun
- 2Jul
- 0Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
25 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Granny flats8
- Alterations & additions7
- New houses5
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 33 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 22
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 6
- In progress
- 5
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
111 Acacia Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
32 High Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential…
Granny flats · Lodged 16 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
33 Percy Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
15 Nerong Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
326 Newcastle Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in North Lambton, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
336 Newcastle Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
11 Notley Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
65 Dent Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
19 Fifth Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
326 Newcastle Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
111 Acacia Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
65 Dent Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
32 High Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential…
Granny flats · Lodged 16 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
2 Arthur Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
308 Newcastle Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 3 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
111 Acacia Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
10 Nerong Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 26 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
65 Dent Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
9 Nerong Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
15 Nerong Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
22 High Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
24 Fifth Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
20 Sunset Boulevard
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
1 Fourth Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony, deck…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
2 Fifth Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
20 Nerong Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
352 Newcastle Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Nerong Road
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Carport
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
65 Dent Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
37 Seventh Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
8 Nerong Road
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Carport
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
32 Seventh Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Fourth Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony, deck…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 Nerong Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
92 Alnwick Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
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 North Lambton: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in North Lambton in the last 12 months?
33 development applications were lodged for properties in North Lambton from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in North Lambton?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were granny flats (8), alterations & additions (7), new houses (5).
How many new homes are proposed in North Lambton?
Applications lodged in North Lambton in the last 12 months propose 16 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 North Lambton have been decided?
Of the 33 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 22 have a decision (22 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 6 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in North Lambton?
Applications for North Lambton are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.