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

1,370 applications lodged in 2024

AddressWhatLodgedStatusCostDwellings
59 Samdon Street Hamilton 2303
MA2024/00459
Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport 18 Dec 2024 Determined
14 Jan 2025
$800,000 1
18 Ann Parade New Lambton 2305
DA2024/01053
Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development 18 Dec 2024 Withdrawn $44,000 —
38 Beaumont Street Hamilton 2303
DA2024/01040
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor) 18 Dec 2024 Determined
21 Feb 2025
— —
3 Hatfield Street Merewether Heights 2291
DA2024/01049
Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space 18 Dec 2024 Determined
17 Feb 2025
$221,254 1
46 Avon Street Mayfield 2304
DA2024/01047
Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure 18 Dec 2024 Determined
3 Jan 2025
$243,000 1
5 Moruya Parade Kotara 2289
DA2024/01048
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 18 Dec 2024 Determined
19 Dec 2024
$96,000 —
60 Riverside Drive Mayfield West 2304
DA2023/00661
Industrial development 18 Dec 2024 Deferred Commencement
31 Aug 2026
$7,981,059 —
364 King Street Newcastle 2300
MA2024/00457
Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure 17 Dec 2024 Determined
23 Sep 2025
$53,797,251 65
48 Spruce Street North Lambton 2299
DA2024/01044
Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure 17 Dec 2024 Determined
3 Apr 2025
$698,940 1
17 Burwood Street Merewether 2291
DA2024/01052
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation 17 Dec 2024 Determined
25 Mar 2025
$403,479 1
144 Russell Road New Lambton 2305
MA2024/00451
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 17 Dec 2024 Determined
13 Jan 2025
$235,000 1
104 Dangerfield Drive Elermore Vale 2287
DA2024/01038
Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool 17 Dec 2024 Determined
8 Jan 2025
$147,406 —
42 Brunker Road Broadmeadow 2292
MA2024/00455
Demolition; Residential flat building; Commercial development; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia 17 Dec 2024 Determined
20 Dec 2024
$9,843,567 29
39 March Street Kotara 2289
MA2024/00458
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation 17 Dec 2024 Withdrawn $20,000 1
20 De Vitre Street Lambton 2299
DA2024/01045
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 17 Dec 2024 Determined
3 Jan 2025
$27,247 —
53 Stanley Street Hamilton South 2303
DA2024/01054
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool 17 Dec 2024 Determined
3 Jan 2025
$86,200 —
11 Lenaghans Drive Minmi 2287
DA2024/01050
Temporary building, structure or use; Swimming pool 17 Dec 2024 Determined
18 Dec 2024
$46,375 —
26 Macquarie Street Merewether 2291
DA2024/01037
Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Swimming pool 16 Dec 2024 Determined
16 Apr 2025
$950,000 2
186-188 Hunter Street Newcastle 2300
MA2024/00454
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation 16 Dec 2024 Determined
9 Apr 2025
$16,297,314 —
36 High Street North Lambton 2299
DA2024/01035
Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure 16 Dec 2024 Determined
19 Mar 2025
$351,352 1
52 Stanley Street Hamilton South 2303
DA2024/01032
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 16 Dec 2024 Determined
14 Mar 2025
$687,610 1
4 Cross Street New Lambton 2305
DA2024/01042
Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 16 Dec 2024 Determined
5 Mar 2025
$400,000 1
52 Bridge Street Waratah 2298
MA2024/00456
Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure 16 Dec 2024 Determined
6 Jan 2025
— 3
25 Rufous Crescent Shortland 2307
DA2024/01036
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures) 16 Dec 2024 Determined
6 Jan 2025
$13,000 —
55 Brunker Road Broadmeadow 2292
DA2024/01028
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 16 Dec 2024 Determined
19 Dec 2024
$314,000 —
21 Montrose Avenue Adamstown Heights 2289
DA2024/01043
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool 16 Dec 2024 Determined
18 Dec 2024
$60,786 —
4 16 Bourke Street Adamstown 2289
DA2024/01031
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah 16 Dec 2024 Determined
18 Dec 2024
$19,990 —
141 Henry Street Merewether 2291
MA2024/00452
Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool 16 Dec 2024 Withdrawn
18 Apr 2024
$100,000 —
75 Elwell Close Beresfield 2322
DA2024/01019
Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 13 Dec 2024 Determined
12 May 2025
$709,000 —
13 Steel Street Newcastle West 2302
DA2024/01024
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club; Business identification sign 13 Dec 2024 Determined
29 Apr 2025
$25,000 —
74 Bull Street Mayfield 2304
DA2024/01026
Demolition; Dwelling house 13 Dec 2024 Withdrawn $40,960 —
73 Merewether Street Merewether 2291
DA2024/01034
Demolition 13 Dec 2024 Determined
9 Jan 2025
$28,000 —
10 Gavey Street Mayfield 2304
DA2024/01051
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external) 13 Dec 2024 Determined
18 Dec 2024
$314,000 —
46 Orchardtown Road New Lambton 2305
DA2024/01030
Demolition 13 Dec 2024 Determined
18 Dec 2024
$10,100 —
6 Scenic Drive Merewether 2291
DA2024/01029
Erection of a new structure; Carport 13 Dec 2024 Determined
18 Dec 2024
$28,713 —
5 Gwydir Road New Lambton 2305
DA2024/01025
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 13 Dec 2024 Determined
18 Dec 2024
$67,045 1
7 Gwydir Road New Lambton 2305
DA2024/01027
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 13 Dec 2024 Determined
17 Dec 2024
$5,000 1
63 Berrico Avenue Maryland 2287
DA2024/01014
Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure 13 Dec 2024 Determined
16 Dec 2024
$106,000 2
29 Forbes Street Carrington 2294
MA2024/00450
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool 12 Dec 2024 Determined
8 Apr 2025
$300,300 —
23 Bourke Street Adamstown 2289
MA2024/00453
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 12 Dec 2024 Determined
8 Jan 2025
$100,000 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.