Development applications in Wallsend, NSW 2287

75 development applications were lodged for properties in Wallsend from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 18 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 9 modifications

Decided

21 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$28.2M

across 56 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.

2
Oct
3
Nov
9
Dec
3
Jan
7
Feb
7
Mar
7
Apr
7
May
11
Jun
6
Jul
3
Aug
10
Sep

What is being proposed

66 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Alterations & additions23
Dual occupancy & semi-detached10
Apartments & townhouses7
Granny flats7
Pools, sheds, garages & decks7
Commercial, industrial & community4
New houses4
Subdivisions3
Demolition only1

Where applications stand

Status of the 75 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 45
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 9
In progress: 21

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.

10 Mcnaughton Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 18 dwellings · $1M–$5M
5 Whitton Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 Mar 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
157 Newcastle Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
24 Thomas Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks…
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 June 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
21 Irving Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Wallsend, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

38 Bulkara Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
45 Metcalfe Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Privacy screens…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
8 Hill Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
171 Newcastle Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Garage, carport or carparking space
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Modification
8 Perks Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
55A Gunambi Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
8 Alexander Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
23 Hope Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
9 Crest Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
20 Seladon Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
157 Newcastle Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
17 Boundary Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Granny flats · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
54 Close Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
2 15 Fletcher Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K
4 Fletcher Street
Residential flat building, Temporary building, structure or use, Manufactured home, Moveable dwelling, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
80 Gunambi Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
2 15 Fletcher Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · Under $100K
32 Clarke Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
10 Mcnaughton Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 18 dwellings · $1M–$5M
31 Cressington Way
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Granny flats · Lodged 29 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
15 Coorong Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 June 2026 · Under $100K
59 Thomas Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
9 Perks Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
19 Sandgate Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Under $100K
6 Victory Parade
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
24 Thomas Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks…
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 June 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
13 Corindi Street
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 June 2026
60 Martindale Street
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Withdrawn
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
67 Lake Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
33 Magin Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Granny flats · Lodged 4 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

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 Wallsend: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Wallsend in the last 12 months?

75 development applications were lodged for properties in Wallsend from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 9 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 11 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Wallsend?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (23), dual occupancy & semi-detached (10), apartments & townhouses (7).

How many new homes are proposed in Wallsend?

Applications lodged in Wallsend in the last 12 months propose 60 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 Wallsend have been decided?

Of the 75 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 45 have a decision (45 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 21 are still in progress and 9 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Wallsend?

Applications for Wallsend are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.