Development applications in Pokolbin, NSW 2320
63 development applications were lodged for properties in Pokolbin 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
63
incl. 17 modifications
Decided
48
13 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
20
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$39.7M
across 44 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.
- 3Oct
- 7Nov
- 8Dec
- 2Jan
- 5Feb
- 6Mar
- 7Apr
- 5May
- 4Jun
- 3Jul
- 7Aug
- 6Sep
What is being proposed
46 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses20
- Commercial, industrial & community12
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks8
- Alterations & additions4
- Other & change of use1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 63 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 48
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 13
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
2 Verdale Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
12 Verdale Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 8 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
4 Scribbly Gum Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
13 Maple Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1744 Broke Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Pokolbin, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
4 Scribbly Gum Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
85 Marrowbone Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
26 Cedar Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
37 Cedar Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
40 Mistletoe Lane
Restaurant or cafe, Erection of a new structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise, Tourist and visitor accommodation, Retail Premise, Swimming…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M
- In progress
30 Cedar Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
151 Palmers Lane
Temporary building, structure or use, Agriculture
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1039 Mcdonalds Road
Temporary building, structure or use, Market
Other & change of use · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
24 Cedar Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
13 Horizon Lane
Erection of a new structure, Tourist and visitor accommodation
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
30 Kurrajong Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
151 Palmers Lane
Temporary building, structure or use, Agriculture
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
45 Kurrajong Way
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Cedar Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
22 Spring Harvest Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Tourist and visitor accommodation
New houses · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
509 De Beyers Road
Signage, Restaurant or cafe, Small bar, Shed, Dwelling house, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Garbage bin storage…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
32 Cedar Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
118 Casuarina Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
963 Wine Country Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 4 June 2026 · Modification
- Determined
33 Paperbark Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
455 Wine Country Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Air transport premises
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Angophora Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
963 Wine Country Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 May 2026 · Modification
- In progress
336C Old North Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Function centre
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
447 De Beyers Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 4 May 2026
- In progress
120 Old North Road
Bed and breakfast accommodation, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Paperbark Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 Blue Cliff Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
257 Hermitage Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
95 Casuarina Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Cessnock City Council, Singleton Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Pokolbin: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Pokolbin in the last 12 months?
63 development applications were lodged for properties in Pokolbin from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 17 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 8 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Pokolbin?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (20), commercial, industrial & community (12), pools, sheds, garages & decks (8).
How many new homes are proposed in Pokolbin?
Applications lodged in Pokolbin in the last 12 months propose 20 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 Pokolbin have been decided?
Of the 63 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 48 have a decision (48 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 13 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Pokolbin?
Applications for Pokolbin are lodged with Cessnock City Council and Singleton Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.