Development applications — Newcastle City Council

9,666 applications since 2019, proposing 24,245 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

All applications, most recently lodged first

AddressWhatLodgedStatusCostDwellings
25 Vine Street Mayfield 2304
DA2025/00376
Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space 22 Apr 2025 Determined
26 May 2025
$232,000 1
36 Ashbury Street Adamstown Heights 2289
MA2025/00120
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure 22 Apr 2025 Determined
30 Apr 2025
$735,675 1
21 William Street Hamilton 2303
DA2025/00383
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Co-living 17 Apr 2025 Determined
25 Jun 2026
$400,000 10
31 Scenic Drive Merewether 2291
DA2025/00377
Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation 17 Apr 2025 Determined
18 Sep 2025
$1,454,079
95 Elder Street Lambton 2299
DA2025/00393
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; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading 17 Apr 2025 Determined
8 Aug 2025
$120,000
32 Ruskin Street Beresfield 2322
DA2025/00390
Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached) 17 Apr 2025 Determined
20 May 2025
$329,800 1
36 The Quarter Deck Merewether Heights 2291
MA2025/00121
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 17 Apr 2025 Determined
16 May 2025
$426,250 1
1 Murray Dwyer Circuit Mayfield West 2304
DA2025/00362
Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; General industry 16 Apr 2025 Determined
10 Oct 2025
$1,500,000
36 Church St, Newcastle
DA2025/00387
Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia 16 Apr 2025 Determined
30 May 2025
1
26 Villa Road Waratah West 2298
DA2025/00378
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support 16 Apr 2025 Determined
7 Jul 2025
$460,000
42 Church Street Newcastle 2300
DA2025/00384
Dwelling house; Home occupation; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia 16 Apr 2025 Withdrawn $180,000 1
41 Raglan Street Wallsend 2287
DA2025/00360
Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure 16 Apr 2025 Determined
4 Jun 2025
$22,645
9 Warrah Street Hamilton East 2303
MA2025/00119
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 16 Apr 2025 Determined
28 May 2025
$200,000 1
23 Bershire Avenue Merewether Heights 2291
DA2025/00380
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 16 Apr 2025 Withdrawn $95,000
40 Mitchell Street Tighes Hill 2297
DA2025/00388
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation 16 Apr 2025 Determined
12 May 2025
$200,500 1
28 Villiers Street Mayfield 2304
DA2025/00385
Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 16 Apr 2025 Determined
29 Apr 2025
$190,000
10 Cobbans Close Beresfield 2322
DA2025/00379
Industrial development; Erection of a new structure 15 Apr 2025 Determined
3 Oct 2025
$765,000
73 Merewether Street Merewether 2291
DA2025/00363
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation 15 Apr 2025 Determined
22 Jul 2025
$646,824 2
43 Waterside Drive Fletcher 2287
DA2025/00367
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool 15 Apr 2025 Determined
10 Jul 2025
$187,725
81 Queens Road New Lambton 2305
DA2025/00373
Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences 15 Apr 2025 Determined
8 May 2025
$15,000
4 Dulling Street Waratah 2298
DA2025/00372
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 15 Apr 2025 Determined
9 May 2025
$197,000 1
65 Merewether Street Merewether 2291
DA2025/00381
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure 15 Apr 2025 Determined
8 May 2025
$774,420 1
4 Meadow Road New Lambton 2305
DA2025/00366
Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool 14 Apr 2025 Determined
20 Jun 2025
$203,500
6 Mena Street Mayfield 2304
DA2025/00368
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool 14 Apr 2025 Determined
14 May 2025
$30,000
10 Flowerdale Avenue Merewether 2291
DA2025/00370
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 14 Apr 2025 Determined
9 May 2025
$333,300 1
2 105 Hobart Road New Lambton 2305
DA2025/00354
Multi-dwelling housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 14 Apr 2025 Determined
28 Apr 2025
$28,500 4
136 Newcastle Road Wallsend 2287
DA2025/00375
Subdivision 11 Apr 2025 Determined
22 Jul 2025
166 Lookout Road New Lambton Heights 2305
DA2025/00365
Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached) 11 Apr 2025 Determined
23 May 2025
$1,503,694 2
60 Silsoe Street Mayfield 2304
DA2025/00364
Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool 11 Apr 2025 Determined
16 May 2025
$420,049 1
5-7 Chatham Road Hamilton North 2292
DA2025/00350
Demolition; Subdivision; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Light industry 10 Apr 2025 Additional Information Requested $10,727,793
91 Thomas Street Wallsend 2287
DA2025/00333
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached) 10 Apr 2025 Determined
23 May 2025
$58,000
65 Lewis Street Maryville 2293
DA2025/00356
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation 10 Apr 2025 Determined
14 May 2025
$219,795
240 Maitland Road Islington 2296
RE2025/00003
Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Service station 9 Apr 2025 Determined
18 Jun 2025
$1,708,619
156 Scenic Drive Merewether Heights 2291
DA2025/00348
Signage; Advertising and signage 9 Apr 2025 Determined
20 May 2025
$39,930
31 Marshall Street New Lambton Heights 2305
DA2025/00334
Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies 9 Apr 2025 Determined
15 May 2025
$25,000
211 St James Road New Lambton 2305
DA2025/00353
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool 9 Apr 2025 Determined
6 May 2025
$92,324
19 Kurraka Drive Fletcher 2287
DA2025/00352
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool 9 Apr 2025 Determined
15 Apr 2025
$54,000
19 Morgan Street Adamstown 2289
DA2025/00345
Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation 8 Apr 2025 Determined
3 Dec 2025
$2,553,661 5
59 Sparke Street Georgetown 2298
DA2025/00340
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation 8 Apr 2025 Determined
3 Jul 2025
$195,210
25 Tobruk Crescent Shortland 2307
MA2025/00114
Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached) 8 Apr 2025 Determined
20 Jun 2025
$700,000 2

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.