Development applications in Waratah, NSW 2298
32 development applications were lodged for properties in Waratah 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
32
incl. 9 modifications
Decided
26
6 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
54
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$29.6M
across 22 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
- 3Dec
- 3Jan
- 5Feb
- 2Mar
- 5Apr
- 3May
- 3Jun
- 3Jul
- 1Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
23 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions4
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
- Apartments & townhouses3
- New houses3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Demolition only1
- Other & change of use1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 32 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 26
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 6
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
35 Turton Road
Demolition, Shop top housing, Subdivision
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · 26 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
57 Station Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 14 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
131 Prince Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 8 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
41 Harriet Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
40 Bridge Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Waratah, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
115 Crescent Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
131 Prince Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 8 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
9 Schroder Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
101 Crescent Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
31 Lorna Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
24 Crescent Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7A Oxley Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
2 Smart Street
Erection of a new structure, Group home, Group home (permanent)
Other & change of use · Lodged 19 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Smart Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 15 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
86 Christo Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
95 Harriet Street
Erection of a new structure, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
41 Harriet Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
72 Station Street
Shop top housing, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
4 Dulling Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
7A Oxley Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
40 Bridge Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
28 Coolamin Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
41 Schroder Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
35 Turton Road
Demolition, Shop top housing, Subdivision
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · 26 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
37 Ada Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Cyril Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Bridge Street
Demolition, Educational establishment , Erection of a new structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7A Oxley Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
28 Lorna Street
Signage, Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
22 Smart Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
29 Lambton Road
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
33 Harriet Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
57 Station Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 14 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
21 Edith Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
33 Bridge Street
Educational establishment , Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 Nov 2025
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 Waratah: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Waratah in the last 12 months?
32 development applications were lodged for properties in Waratah from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 9 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Waratah?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (4), commercial, industrial & community (4), pools, sheds, garages & decks (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Waratah?
Applications lodged in Waratah in the last 12 months propose 54 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 Waratah have been decided?
Of the 32 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 26 have a decision (26 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 6 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Waratah?
Applications for Waratah are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.