Development applications — Newcastle City Council

9,934 applications since 2019, proposing 25,226 new dwellings.

Largest by cost of works

AddressWhatCost of worksStatus
309 King Street Newcastle West 2302Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise$189,642,610Determined
309 King Street Newcastle West 2302Stratum / community title subdivision; Mixed use development$160,899,200Determined
121 Hunter Street Newcastle 2300Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure$159,654,715Determined
121 Hunter Street Newcastle 2300Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure$159,654,715Determined
22 Newcomen Street, NewcastleResidential flat building; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure$159,654,715Determined

1,360 applications lodged in 2025

AddressWhatLodgedStatusCostDwellings
52 Glebe Road The Junction 2291
DA2025/00083
Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 6 Feb 2025 Determined
14 Mar 2025
$127,966 —
139 King Street Newcastle 2300
DA2025/00074
Restaurant or cafe; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise 5 Feb 2025 Determined
15 Sep 2025
$310,420 —
4 841 Hunter Street Newcastle West 2302
DA2025/00073
Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 5 Feb 2025 Determined
10 Jun 2025
$2,304,500 —
304 Lambton Road New Lambton 2305
DA2025/00050
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah 5 Feb 2025 Determined
3 Mar 2025
$37,620 —
2 129 Gordon Avenue Hamilton South 2303
DA2025/00082
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool 5 Feb 2025 Determined
18 Feb 2025
$50,000 —
47 Ridge Street Merewether 2291
DA2025/00080
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool 5 Feb 2025 Determined
18 Feb 2025
$40,000 —
30a Rowan Crescent Merewether 2291
DA2025/00072
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation 5 Feb 2025 Rejected $27,500 —
29a Irving Street Wallsend 2287
MA2025/00019
Shed; Erection of a new structure 5 Feb 2025 Determined
11 Feb 2025
$32,370 —
Lot 3207 Dp720713
DA2025/00061
Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility 4 Feb 2025 Determined
15 Sep 2025
$295,000 —
5 Workshop Way Newcastle 2300
DA2025/00077
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external) 4 Feb 2025 Determined
9 May 2025
$110,000 —
19 Avon Street Mayfield 2304
DA2025/00066
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces 4 Feb 2025 Determined
13 Mar 2025
$2,240 —
17 Thomas Street Mayfield 2304
DA2025/00078
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space 4 Feb 2025 Determined
27 Feb 2025
$26,964 —
378 Sandgate Road Shortland 2307
MA2025/00017
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation 4 Feb 2025 Determined
24 Feb 2025
$324,425 1
14 Roberts Circuit Lambton 2299
MA2025/00024
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation 4 Feb 2025 Determined
26 Feb 2025
$211,100 —
11 Mosbri Crescent The Hill 2300
MA2025/00021
Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation 4 Feb 2025 Determined
10 Feb 2025
— —
63 Russell Road New Lambton 2305
DA2025/00062
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure 4 Feb 2025 Determined
7 Feb 2025
$454,420 1
4 Edward Street Merewether 2291
DA2025/00067
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah 3 Feb 2025 Determined
19 Mar 2025
$432,065 —
19 Durham Road Lambton 2299
DA2025/00042
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 3 Feb 2025 Determined
3 Mar 2025
$330,605 —
14 Fields Way Elermore Vale 2287
DA2025/00070
Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah 3 Feb 2025 Determined
26 Feb 2025
$18,370 —
17 Oliver Street Hamilton 2303
DA2025/00058
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 3 Feb 2025 Determined
26 Feb 2025
$287,155 —
13 Lewis Street Islington 2296
DA2025/00064
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation 3 Feb 2025 Determined
24 Feb 2025
$193,720 —
56 Tudor Street Hamilton 2303
DA2025/00063
Advertising and signage; Service station 3 Feb 2025 Determined
10 Feb 2025
$159,984 —
2 Rydal Street New Lambton 2305
MA2025/00018
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 3 Feb 2025 Determined
7 Feb 2025
$80,000 1
80 Springfield Avenue Kotara 2289
DA2025/00056
Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure 31 Jan 2025 Determined
22 Dec 2025
$1,149,390 3
10 Moira Street Adamstown 2289
DA2025/00065
Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached) 31 Jan 2025 Determined
2 Jun 2025
$356,300 1
Lot 1/-/Dp843425
MA2025/00016
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure 31 Jan 2025 Determined
5 Feb 2025
$800,000 1
192 Morgan Street Merewether 2291
DA2025/00048
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers 31 Jan 2025 Determined
4 Feb 2025
$18,500 —
39 Scenic Drive Merewether 2291
MA2025/00015
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation 30 Jan 2025 Determined
16 Apr 2025
$1,939,705 1
6 Musgrove Street New Lambton 2305
DA2025/00052
Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure 30 Jan 2025 Determined
27 Feb 2025
$143,725 1
38 Sunderland Street Mayfield 2304
DA2025/00046
Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure 30 Jan 2025 Determined
20 Feb 2025
$248,000 1
8 O'Hara Street Maryville 2293
DA2025/00034
Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation 29 Jan 2025 Determined
19 Feb 2025
$181,335 1
127 Cameron Street Wallsend 2287
DA2025/00031
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space 29 Jan 2025 Determined
4 Feb 2025
$27,275 —
8 Pell Street Merewether 2291
DA2025/00036
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Swimming pool 23 Jan 2025 Determined
19 Feb 2025
$150,000 —
6 Lemnos Parade The Hill 2300
MA2025/00014
Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support 23 Jan 2025 Determined
3 Feb 2025
$52,480 —
88 Georgetown Road Waratah 2298
DA2025/00033
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Car park 22 Jan 2025 Determined
16 Apr 2025
$253,000 —
11 Girling Street Islington 2296
DA2025/00030
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Artisan food and drink industry 21 Jan 2025 Determined
9 Apr 2025
$51,260 —
19a High Street New Lambton 2305
DA2025/00024
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure 21 Jan 2025 Determined
24 Feb 2025
$50,000 —
6 Sunderland Street Mayfield 2304
DA2025/00032
Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure 21 Jan 2025 Determined
11 Feb 2025
$240,600 1
14 Chinchen Street North Lambton 2299
DA2025/00029
Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure 20 Jan 2025 Determined
25 Jun 2025
$490,340 1
117 Croudace St
MA2025/00012
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 20 Jan 2025 Determined
29 Jan 2025
$200,000 1

Source: NSW Planning Portal Online DA open API. Cost of works is the applicant's own estimate as lodged, not an assessed or final figure.