Development applications in Thornton, NSW 2322
71 development applications were lodged for properties in Thornton 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
71
incl. 7 modifications
Decided
50
13 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
20
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$20.3M
across 53 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.
- 7Oct
- 4Nov
- 2Dec
- 6Jan
- 6Feb
- 6Mar
- 3Apr
- 7May
- 7Jun
- 6Jul
- 12Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
64 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks16
- Alterations & additions11
- Commercial, industrial & community10
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached6
- New houses6
- Granny flats5
- Other & change of use3
- Subdivisions3
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Demolition only2
Where applications stand
Status of the 71 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 50
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 8
- In progress
- 13
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
3 Clovelly Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
62 Hillgate Drive
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
16 Chiswick Way
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10 Peel Close
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
2A Farnsworth Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Thornton, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
3 Clovelly Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
53 Rockleigh Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Karuah Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
25 Eurimbla Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
31 Glenwood Drive
Industrial development, Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
26 Hillgate Drive
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
39 Lemonwood Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
2A Farnsworth Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Malthus Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
209 Parish Drive
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
3 Clovelly Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
17 Saarinen Close
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Wren Close
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
62 Hillgate Drive
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
21 Farnsworth Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling
- In progress
16 Chiswick Way
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
62 Hillgate Drive
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
17 Saarinen Close
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
16 Chiswick Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
17 Ridgmont Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Currawong Close
Erection of a new structure, Temporary building, structure or use, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
81 Glenwood Drive
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 Maidford Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Rothbury Terrace
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
16 Portabello Crescent
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Subdivisions · Lodged 22 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
10 Peel Close
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
4 Peel Close
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
Taylor Avenue
Temporary building, structure or use, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Kingham Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Exhibition home, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
33 Pipeclay Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
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 Thornton: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Thornton in the last 12 months?
71 development applications were lodged for properties in Thornton from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 12 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Thornton?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (16), alterations & additions (11), commercial, industrial & community (10).
How many new homes are proposed in Thornton?
Applications lodged in Thornton 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 Thornton have been decided?
Of the 71 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 50 have a decision (50 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 13 are still in progress and 8 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Thornton?
Applications for Thornton are lodged with Maitland City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.