Development applications in Rathmines, NSW 2283
19 development applications were lodged for properties in Rathmines 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
19
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
12
6 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.3M
across 13 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
- 1Nov
- 3Dec
- 1Jan
- 0Feb
- 2Mar
- 2Apr
- 3May
- 2Jun
- 1Jul
- 1Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
14 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks9
- Alterations & additions2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- New houses1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 19 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 12
- 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- Withdrawn or not accepted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.
- Determined
65 Fishing Point Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
21 Clydebank Road
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
4 Rothley Gardens
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
43 Fishing Point Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
44 Harborne Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Rathmines, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
4 Rothley Gardens
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
21 Clydebank Road
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
43 Fishing Point Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Dorrington Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
28 Harborne Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 Dorrington Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
13 Darrambal Close
Signage, Industrial development, Subdivision, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or…
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 May 2026
- Determined
56 Rosemary Row
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
68 Rosemary Row
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Burnage Place
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Overhill Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
44 Harborne Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Fishing Point Road
Residential flat building, Commercial development, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
55 Fishing Point Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
65 Fishing Point Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
3 Bayswater Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
3 Bayswater Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
18 Starboard Close
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Darrambal Close
Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
55 Fishing Point Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 11 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
61 Fishing Point Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Apr 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
63 Fishing Point Road
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
69 Harborne Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Mar 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
58 Rosemary Row
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Lincoln Close
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Bayswater Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 31 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
39 Secret Corner Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Darrambal Close
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Jan 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
63 Fishing Point Road
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Granny flats · Lodged 6 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
81 Fishing Point Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Lake Macquarie City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Rathmines: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Rathmines in the last 12 months?
19 development applications were lodged for properties in Rathmines from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Rathmines?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (9), alterations & additions (2), dual occupancy & semi-detached (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Rathmines?
Applications lodged in Rathmines in the last 12 months propose 2 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 Rathmines have been decided?
Of the 19 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 12 have a decision (12 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 Rathmines?
Applications for Rathmines are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.