Development applications in North Rothbury, NSW 2335

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

Latest council activity: 18 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

173

incl. 15 modifications

Decided

132

33 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

122

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$88.8M

across 148 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.

24
Oct
17
Nov
18
Dec
10
Jan
7
Feb
11
Mar
12
Apr
5
May
13
Jun
14
Jul
19
Aug
23
Sep

What is being proposed

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

New houses109
Pools, sheds, garages & decks29
Other & change of use8
Commercial, industrial & community6
Alterations & additions2
Apartments & townhouses1
Demolition only1
Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Subdivisions1

Where applications stand

Status of the 173 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 132
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 8
In progress: 33

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.

64 Barclay Drive
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
76 Barclay Drive
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
38 Wethered Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
21 Barclay Drive
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
32 Wethered Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M

Most recent applications

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

3 Stonewall Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
5 Union Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
13 Judge Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
17 Corbel Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
20 Emporium Drive
Erection of a new structure, Exhibition home
In progress
Other & change of use · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
7 Maher Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
12 Music Lane
Erection of a new structure, Exhibition home
In progress
Other & change of use · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
12 Hanwood Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
7 Union Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
18 Corbell Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
7 Corbel Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
6 Artisan Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
22 Abberton Parkway
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
32 Rampling Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
22 Masonry Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
10 Corbel Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
6 Craftsman Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
5 Corbel Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
7 Union Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
33 Wethered Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
In progress
New houses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
7 Jolley Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
2 Winepress Road
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
9 Emporium Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
9 Craftsman Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
13 Peachy Avenue
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
In progress
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
39 Wethered Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
15 Peachy Avenue
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
In progress
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
59 Ferry Parade
Shed, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
4 Craftsman Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
12 Cassidy Crescent
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

Application details as published by Cessnock City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in North Rothbury: frequently asked questions

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

173 development applications were lodged for properties in North Rothbury from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 15 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 24 applications.

What kind of development is happening in North Rothbury?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (109), pools, sheds, garages & decks (29), other & change of use (8).

How many new homes are proposed in North Rothbury?

Applications lodged in North Rothbury in the last 12 months propose 122 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 Rothbury have been decided?

Of the 173 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 132 have a decision (132 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 33 are still in progress and 8 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in North Rothbury?

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