Development applications in Swansea, NSW 2281
45 development applications were lodged for properties in Swansea 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
45
incl. 6 modifications
Decided
33
11 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
32
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$20.0M
across 37 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
- 5Nov
- 5Dec
- 1Jan
- 3Feb
- 2Mar
- 4Apr
- 5May
- 2Jun
- 10Jul
- 4Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
39 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks13
- Alterations & additions8
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Granny flats3
- New houses3
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Demolition only2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Subdivisions2
Where applications stand
Status of the 45 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 33
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 11
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
40 Milray Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 18 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
58 Lake Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 Belmont Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
69 Lake Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
24 Lakeside Drive
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Swansea, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
73 Lake Road
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
172-178 Pacific Highway
Business premises, Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
31 Galgabba Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
1 Ross Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
58 Lake Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
62 Catherine Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
44 Lake Road
Demolition, Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Channel Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
44 Lake Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
66 Lakeside Drive
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
27 Wallace Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Minor building alterations (internal)…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
13 Gray Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
167 Bowman Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
40 Milray Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 18 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
17 Beach Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
360 Old Pacific Highway
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Landscaping…
New houses · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
11 Wills Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
17 Kennedy Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
161 Parbury Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
9 Peggy Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Boyd Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
121 Northcote Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3A Rawson Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
52 Catherine Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
11 Wills Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Swansea Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
52 Sturt Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
New houses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
23 Belmont Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Dobinson Drive
Temporary building, structure or use, Mobile food and drink outlet, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Mar 2026
- Determined
113 Northcote Avenue
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · 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 Swansea: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Swansea in the last 12 months?
45 development applications were lodged for properties in Swansea from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Swansea?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (13), alterations & additions (8), commercial, industrial & community (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Swansea?
Applications lodged in Swansea in the last 12 months propose 32 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 Swansea have been decided?
Of the 45 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 33 have a decision (33 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 11 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Swansea?
Applications for Swansea are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.