Development applications in Rothbury, NSW 2320
32 development applications were lodged for properties in 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:
Applications lodged
32
incl. 2 modifications
Decided
28
2 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
20
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$16.9M
across 29 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
- 3Nov
- 3Dec
- 4Jan
- 2Feb
- 3Mar
- 3Apr
- 3May
- 5Jun
- 3Jul
- 1Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
30 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses18
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks11
- Demolition only1
Where applications stand
Status of the 32 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 28
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- 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
35 Crown Line Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 11 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1384 Wine Country Drive
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
119 Creekside Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
26 Aria Entrance
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
19 Aria Entrance
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Rothbury, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
33 Crown Line Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
132 Creekside Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
5 Sonoma Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
39 Crown Line Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
142 Creekside Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
19 Aria Entrance
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
29 Crown Line Drive
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
35 Crown Line Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 11 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1384 Wine Country Drive
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
101 Creekside Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Sonoma Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Aria Entrance
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Aria Entrance
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 Aria Entrance
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
105 Creekside Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking space
New houses · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
145 Creekside Place, Rothbury, 2320, Nsw.
Farm buildings, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses…
New houses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
590 Old North Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
33 Crown Line Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
43 Crown Line Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1384 Wine Country Drive
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Aria Entrance
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
New houses · Lodged 30 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
18 Aria Entrance
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Aria Entrance
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
39 Crown Line Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
44 Crown Line Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
119 Creekside Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
35 Crown Line Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Aria Entrance
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
142 Creekside Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Aria Entrance
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
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 Rothbury: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Rothbury in the last 12 months?
32 development applications were lodged for properties in Rothbury from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 2 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Rothbury?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (18), pools, sheds, garages & decks (11), demolition only (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Rothbury?
Applications lodged in Rothbury 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 Rothbury have been decided?
Of the 32 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 28 have a decision (28 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 2 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Rothbury?
Applications for Rothbury are lodged with Cessnock City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.