Development applications in Williamtown, NSW 2318

15 development applications were lodged for properties in Williamtown 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. 4 modifications

Decided

7 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$25.2M

across 7 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.

1
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
0
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
0
Apr
4
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Subdivisions4
Commercial, industrial & community3
Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
Dual occupancy & semi-detached1

Where applications stand

Status of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 7
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 1
In progress: 7

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.

2374 Nelson Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
6 Cabbage Tree Road
Demolition, Industrial development, Restaurant or cafe, Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Food and drink premise, High…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 May 2026 · $5M–$20M
31 Aerospace Avenue
Signage, Subdivision, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Business identification sign, General industry
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $5M–$20M
2383 Nelson Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Tourist and visitor accommodation
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
2250 Nelson Bay Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K

Most recent applications

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

2367 Nelson Bay Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
2B Lavis Lane
Erection of a new structure, Service station, Food and drink premise
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Sept 2026
31 Aerospace Avenue
Signage, Subdivision, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Business identification sign, General industry
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $5M–$20M
5 Jeffries Circuit
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026
2374 Nelson Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
2372 Nelson Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 May 2026 · Under $100K
6 Cabbage Tree Road
Demolition, Industrial development, Restaurant or cafe, Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Food and drink premise, High…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 May 2026 · $5M–$20M
6 Cabbage Tree Road
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 1 May 2026
38 Cabbage Tree Road
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, High technology industry
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $20M–$100M · Modification
6 Cabbage Tree Road
Subdivision
Withdrawn
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 Feb 2026
2250 Nelson Bay Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
2383 Nelson Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Tourist and visitor accommodation
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
2230 Nelson Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
2395 Nelson Bay Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 4 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
2374 Nelson Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
2395 Nelson Bay Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
2163 Nelson Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
2 Barrie Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Sept 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
2395 Nelson Bay Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
2 Barrie Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 May 2025 · Under $100K
3 Williamtown Drive
Commercial development, Advertising and signage
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 May 2025 · $500K–$1M
38 Cabbage Tree Road
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, High technology industry
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 Apr 2025 · Modification
2374 Nelson Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Withdrawn
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 Mar 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
495 Cabbage Tree Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Nov 2024 · $100K–$500K
2230 Nelson Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 Nov 2024 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
2407 Nelson Bay Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Oct 2024 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
1 Technology Place
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure, Building identification sign
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Oct 2024 · $100K–$500K
2352 Nelson Bay Road
Farm buildings, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K
38 Cabbage Tree Road
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 31 July 2024 · Modification
523 Cabbage Tree Road
Erection of a new structure, Horticulture
Withdrawn
Other & change of use · Lodged 19 July 2024 · Under $100K

Application details as published by Port Stephens Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in Williamtown: frequently asked questions

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

15 development applications were lodged for properties in Williamtown from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 4 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Williamtown?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were subdivisions (4), commercial, industrial & community (3), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3).

How many new homes are proposed in Williamtown?

Applications lodged in Williamtown 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 Williamtown have been decided?

Of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 7 have a decision (7 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Williamtown?

Applications for Williamtown are lodged with Port Stephens Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.