Development applications in Waratah West, NSW 2298
15 development applications were lodged for properties in Waratah West 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
15
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
14
0 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
3
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$2.2M
across 9 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.
- 1Oct
- 2Nov
- 2Dec
- 0Jan
- 4Feb
- 0Mar
- 1Apr
- 3May
- 0Jun
- 2Jul
- 0Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
10 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses3
- Alterations & additions2
- Granny flats2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
Where applications stand
Status of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 14
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 0
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
2 Avoca Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
34 Allowah Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
36 Bernice Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Queen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
16 Avoca Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Waratah West, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
38 Bernice Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
33 Parkhill Parade
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
79 University Drive
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 May 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
16 Avoca Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
36 Bernice Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Avoca Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
22 Catherine St
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
20 Leonora Parade
Educational establishment , Advertising and signage, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
30 Acacia Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
10 Queen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Tripet Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
32 Kimian Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
34 Allowah Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
49 Morpeth Road
Dual occupancy, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
5 Delauret Square
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · Modification
- Determined
28 Delauret Square
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 King Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 31 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
28 Angus Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
32 Kimian Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 July 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
39 Bernice Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Marcus Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 June 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
29 Kimian Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 June 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
11 University Drive
Demolition, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Garage, carport or…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 June 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
2 Stannett Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 June 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
23 Queen Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 May 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
30 Acacia Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Morpeth Road
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Apr 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
26 Villa Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Temporary building, structure or use, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Apr 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Morpeth Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 31 Mar 2025
- Determined
16 Villa Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Mar 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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Waratah West market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Waratah West.
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Recently sold in Waratah West
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Waratah West.
Development in Waratah West: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Waratah West in the last 12 months?
15 development applications were lodged for properties in Waratah West from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Waratah West?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (3), alterations & additions (2), granny flats (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Waratah West?
Applications lodged in Waratah West in the last 12 months propose 3 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 West have been decided?
Of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 14 have a decision (14 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 0 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Waratah West?
Applications for Waratah West are lodged with Newcastle City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.