Development applications in Rankin Park, NSW 2287
22 development applications were lodged for properties in Rankin Park 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
22
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
20
2 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.5M
across 17 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.
- 1Oct
- 3Nov
- 2Dec
- 2Jan
- 5Feb
- 2Mar
- 1Apr
- 2May
- 2Jun
- 1Jul
- 0Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
17 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions9
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks7
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 20
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 2
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
29 Dean Parade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
215A Grandview Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
80 Cambridge Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
329 Mccaffrey Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Elizabeth Cook Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Rankin Park, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
27 Elizabeth Cook Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
27 Elizabeth Cook Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
80 Cambridge Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
29 Dean Parade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
327 Mccaffrey Drive
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
53 Atherton Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
214 Grandview Road
Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
42 Dean Parade
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Modification
- Determined
7 Elizabeth Cook Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13 Atherton Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Hasluck Drive
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
327 Mccaffrey Drive
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
16 Kingsway Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
286 Mccaffrey Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
325 Mccaffrey Drive
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
329 Mccaffrey Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
215A Grandview Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Dean Parade
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
75 Kingsway Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
28 Elbrook Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Dean Parade
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
72 Atherton Close
Attached dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
24 De Guerry Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
24 De Guerry Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
29 Cambridge Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Granny flats · Lodged 28 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Hutcheson Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 July 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
52 Dean Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
43 Cranbrook Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
52 Dean Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
18 Cranbrook Parade
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 June 2025 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Newcastle City Council, Lake Macquarie City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Rankin Park: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Rankin Park in the last 12 months?
22 development applications were lodged for properties in Rankin Park from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Rankin Park?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (9), pools, sheds, garages & decks (7), new houses (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Rankin Park?
Applications lodged in Rankin Park in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 Rankin Park have been decided?
Of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 20 have a decision (20 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 2 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Rankin Park?
Applications for Rankin Park are lodged with Newcastle City Council and Lake Macquarie City Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.