Areas · week of 22 to 28 September 2026
Building applications in Newcastle and the Hunter last week
216 building and planning applications were lodged across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens and Cessnock from 22 to 28 September 2026, including 95 new homes and granny flats and 67 patios, decks, carports and sheds. 119 of them are construction certificates or complying development certificates, the last approvals before work starts. JustLodged sends this list every Monday, sorted by trade, with street addresses and map pins.
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What was lodged in Newcastle and the Hunter
A job can sit in more than one pack, so the packs add up to more than the total.
Where
Councils and busiest suburbs
| Council | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Lake Macquarie | 55 |
| Newcastle | 51 |
| Cessnock | 49 |
| Maitland | 42 |
| Port Stephens | 19 |
| Suburb | Jobs |
|---|---|
| North Rothbury | 13 |
| Chisholm | 9 |
| Heddon Greta | 7 |
| Gillieston Heights | 7 |
| East Maitland | 6 |
| Adamstown | 6 |
| Belmont North | 5 |
| Charlestown | 5 |
Examples
Six jobs from this week's Newcastle and the Hunter list
| Averys Lane, Heddon GretaSecondary dwelling; Dwelling houseComplying development certificate · $500k to $1m · lodged 22/09New homes and granny flats |
| Maitland Street, Kurri KurriShed; Dwelling houseComplying development certificate · $200k to $500k · lodged 22/09New homes and granny flats |
| Music Lane, North RothburyExhibition homeConstruction certificate · lodged 22/09New homes and granny flats |
| Bay Street, BalcolynSwimming poolConstruction certificate · $50k to $200k · lodged 22/09Pools and spas |
| Alexander Avenue, Caves BeachDwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureConstruction certificate · $50k to $200k · lodged 22/09Extensions and renovations |
| Newport Road, Dora CreekAlterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming poolConstruction certificate · $50k to $200k · lodged 22/09Extensions and renovations |
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Questions
What tradies ask about this list
- How many building applications were lodged in Newcastle and the Hunter last week?
- 216, lodged from 22 to 28 September 2026 across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens and Cessnock councils. 95 new homes and granny flats, 3 townhouses and unit blocks, 51 extensions and renovations, 36 pools and spas, 67 patios, decks, carports and sheds, 30 demolitions and knockdowns, 17 commercial and industrial.
- Which councils does the Newcastle and the Hunter list cover?
- Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens and Cessnock. You can swap any of them for another council we cover, up to five councils, or 50 km from your base.
- When do I get the list?
- Every Monday morning, by email with a spreadsheet, covering applications lodged Monday to Sunday the week before. Your dashboard updates at the same time.
- Are these jobs approved?
- They are applications, lodged with the council or a certifier. Some are refused and some never go ahead. Construction certificates and complying development certificates are the closest to work starting.
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New homes and granny flats · Townhouses and unit blocks · Extensions and renovations · Pools and spas · Patios, decks, carports and sheds · Roof and storm repair · Demolitions and knockdowns · Commercial and industrial