Development applications in West Wallsend, NSW 2286
23 development applications were lodged for properties in West 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:
Applications lodged
23
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
12
10 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
8
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$2.1M
across 15 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.
- 3Oct
- 3Nov
- 0Dec
- 2Jan
- 0Feb
- 1Mar
- 0Apr
- 5May
- 3Jun
- 2Jul
- 3Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
18 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks6
- Alterations & additions3
- Granny flats3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- New houses1
- Other & change of use1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 12
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 10
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
27 Exploration Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
96 Withers Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 May 2026 · 2 dwellings
- In progress
73 Wilson Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
92 Carrington Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
56 Wilson Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in West Wallsend, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
27 Exploration Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
86 Withers Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
72 Carrington Street
Advertising and signage, Shop, Neighbourhood shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
73 Wilson Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
10 Brown Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
92 Carrington Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Wallsend Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Tramway Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
56 Wilson Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
30 Teralba Road
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
96 Withers Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 May 2026 · 2 dwellings
- Determined
11 Withers Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Modification
- In progress
19 Railway Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Exploration Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 South Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
62 Withers Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Withers Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
41 Wallace Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
15 Railway Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Withers Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Watkins Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
7 Reynolds Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Group home, Group home…
Other & change of use · Lodged 15 Oct 2025
- Determined
5 Tramway Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Bridge Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Carrington Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Sept 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
14 Wallace Street
Erection of a new structure, Group home
Other & change of use · Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
23 Exploration Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
23 Steam Close
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
82 Carrington Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 July 2025 · 4 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
20 Pillar Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 July 2025 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Lake Macquarie City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in West Wallsend: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in West Wallsend in the last 12 months?
23 development applications were lodged for properties in West Wallsend from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in West Wallsend?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (6), alterations & additions (3), granny flats (3).
How many new homes are proposed in West Wallsend?
Applications lodged in West Wallsend in the last 12 months propose 8 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 West Wallsend have been decided?
Of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 12 have a decision (12 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 10 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in West Wallsend?
Applications for West Wallsend are lodged with Lake Macquarie City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.