Development applications in Tighes Hill, NSW 2297
23 development applications were lodged for properties in Tighes Hill 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
23
incl. 7 modifications
Decided
17
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$4.5M
across 14 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
- 2Nov
- 5Dec
- 2Jan
- 4Feb
- 4Mar
- 0Apr
- 1May
- 0Jun
- 1Jul
- 0Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
16 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions10
- New houses2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Subdivisions2
Where applications stand
Status of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 17
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 3
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
5 Francis Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
17 Hewison Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
24 Hewison Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
59 Henry Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
23 Mcisaac Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Tighes Hill, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
52 Elizabeth Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
46-48 William Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
17 Hewison Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
45 Ferndale Street
Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
46-48 William Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
22 Mitchell Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
23 Mcisaac Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
24 Hewison Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Francis Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
59 Henry Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
173 Maitland Road
Demolition, Hotel or motel accommodation, Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
350C Industrial Drive
Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
12 Union Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
43 John Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
96 Henry Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 Hewison Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Margaret Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
46-48 William Street
Demolition, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
6 Francis Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 1 Dec 2025
- Determined
23 Mcisaac Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Margaret Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
9 Bryant Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
23 John Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
52 Elizabeth Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Union Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
3 Henry Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
3 Ferndale Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
52 Elizabeth Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
81 Henry Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
350C Industrial Drive
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Aug 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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Tighes Hill market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Tighes Hill.
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Recently sold in Tighes Hill
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Tighes Hill.
Development in Tighes Hill: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Tighes Hill in the last 12 months?
23 development applications were lodged for properties in Tighes Hill from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Tighes Hill?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (10), new houses (2), pools, sheds, garages & decks (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Tighes Hill?
Applications lodged in Tighes Hill in the last 12 months propose 2 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 Tighes Hill have been decided?
Of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 17 have a decision (17 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Tighes Hill?
Applications for Tighes Hill are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.