Development applications in Rutherford, NSW 2320
82 development applications were lodged for properties in Rutherford 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
82
incl. 11 modifications
Decided
58
15 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
19
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$46.1M
across 61 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.
- 6Oct
- 8Nov
- 4Dec
- 8Jan
- 7Feb
- 9Mar
- 5Apr
- 3May
- 17Jun
- 6Jul
- 4Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
71 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community19
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks17
- Alterations & additions16
- Subdivisions9
- Granny flats4
- Apartments & townhouses2
- New houses2
- Demolition only1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Where applications stand
Status of the 82 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 58
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 9
- In progress
- 15
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.
- In progress
45 Aberglasslyn Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
2 Waterworks Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
52 Grand Parade
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
215 New England Highway
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Tournament Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Rutherford, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Withdrawn
15 Fonda Avenue
Home occupation, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Hours of…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Sept 2026
- In progress
88 Mustang Drive
Industrial development, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Light industry
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
13 Canter Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
25 West Mall
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Shop, Neighbourhood…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
88 Mustang Drive
Industrial development, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Light industry
Subdivisions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
2 Waterworks Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
50 Hague Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
112 Mustang Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8 Farrier Place
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
12 Farrier Place
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7 Quinton Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
194 New England Highway
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Vehicle body repair workshop, Vehicle repair station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
15 North Mall
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
435 New England Highway
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
28 Midfield Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
194 New England Highway
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Vehicle body repair workshop, Vehicle repair station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
55 Richard Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
91 Gardiner Street
Industrial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
20 Denton Park Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
9 Mirage Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
54 Tournament Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
7 Aaron Cove
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
18 Bingara Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
91 Grand Parade
Erection of a new structure, Recreation facility (outdoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
372 New England Highway
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
71 Kyle Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Waste or resource transfer…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 June 2026
- Determined
99 Grand Parade
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
79 Mustang Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
67 Tournament Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
23 Peter Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 June 2026
Application details as published by Maitland City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Rutherford: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Rutherford in the last 12 months?
82 development applications were lodged for properties in Rutherford from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 11 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 17 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Rutherford?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (19), pools, sheds, garages & decks (17), alterations & additions (16).
How many new homes are proposed in Rutherford?
Applications lodged in Rutherford in the last 12 months propose 19 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 Rutherford have been decided?
Of the 82 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 58 have a decision (58 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 15 are still in progress and 9 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Rutherford?
Applications for Rutherford are lodged with Maitland City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.