Development applications in Shortland, NSW 2307
18 development applications were lodged for properties in Shortland 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
18
incl. 3 modifications
Decided
14
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
10
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$4.4M
across 15 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
- 2Nov
- 0Dec
- 0Jan
- 1Feb
- 2Mar
- 2Apr
- 4May
- 2Jun
- 1Jul
- 1Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
15 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Granny flats3
- New houses3
- Alterations & additions2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 18 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 14
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 4
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
20A Marton Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
42 Marsden Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
56 Mawson Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
104 King Street
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Marton Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Shortland, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
29 Conmurra Circuit
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Waller Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Marton Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
56 Mawson Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Bardia Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
390 Sandgate Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 8 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
33 Shearwater Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Landscaping structures
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 May 2026 · Modification
- Determined
12 Milne Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
20A Marton Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 Spoonbill Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
104 King Street
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
269 Sandgate Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
54 Conmurra Circuit
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
130 King Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Rabaul Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Granny flats · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
33 Shearwater Drive
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Residential care facility, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · 365 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
42 Marsden Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Wetlands Place
Erection of a new structure, Telecommunications facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
26 Mort Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
204 Marsden Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
355 Sandgate Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 Sept 2025 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
46 Lovell Parade
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 22 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
41 Alister Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
63 Marsden Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
46 Lovell Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
150A Marsden Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or carparking space, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 20 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
35 Marsden Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 May 2025 · Modification
- Determined
25 Tobruk Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 Apr 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
360 Sandgate Road
Signage, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Libya Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Newcastle City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Shortland: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Shortland in the last 12 months?
18 development applications were lodged for properties in Shortland from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 3 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Shortland?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were dual occupancy & semi-detached (3), granny flats (3), new houses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Shortland?
Applications lodged in Shortland in the last 12 months propose 10 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 Shortland have been decided?
Of the 18 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 14 have a decision (14 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Shortland?
Applications for Shortland are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.