Public Notices
Development Application Notices
In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and/or City of Newcastle's (CN) Community Participation Plan the below proposed development applications fall into one or more of the following categories and therefore are notified for community awareness.
- Designated development;
- Nominated integrated development;
- Threatened species development;
- Class 1 aquaculture development;
- Potentially hazardous or potentially offensive development; or
- Demolition in Heritage Conservation Area.
Current Notices
- Public Notice - DA2024-00881 - 31A Church Street Mayfield (PDF)
- Public Notice - DA2024-00851 - 24 John Hooker Street Islington (PDF)
- Public Notice - DA2024-00764 - 4 Rural Drive Sandgate (PDF)
Please visit our Public Notices - Archive page to view archived Notices.
If you have any questions please contact us on 02 4974 2000 between 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
Proposed Leases
Proposed Lease for existing Stockton operator
City of Newcastle (CN) is inviting comments on a proposed lease to the existing operator of 128 Mitchell Street, Stockton NSW 2295 (Lot 2 DP 1249904). The proposal is for a term of 5 years only.
The grant of the lease is subject to Division 2 of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of the Local Government Act 1993.
Submissions in writing should be addressed to:
City of Newcastle, Stockton Lease, PO Box 489, Newcastle, NSW 2300 or propertyservices@ncc.nsw.gov.au and be received by close of business Monday 26 August 2024.
For further information on the proposed lease please call 4974 1361.
Please visit our Public Notices - Archive page to view archived Notices.
If you have any questions please contact us on 02 4974 2000 between 8 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday.
Interim Heritage Order Notices
13 Section Street, Mayfield
- A notice in the NSW Government Gazette was made by City of Newcastle on 19 July 2024 to place an Interim Heritage Order (IHO) on 13 Section Street, Mayfield.
- The IHO was imposed by Council following consideration of a Preliminary Heritage Assessment, prepared by City of Newcastle during assessment of development application (DA2023/00147) to demolish a two-storey building "Annesley House" and construct additional carparking facilities on site, constituting a threat of harm to the property.
- The effect of the IHO is to prohibit demolition or alteration of the property at 13 Section Street Mayfield until 19 July 2025.
- Following gazettal of the IHO, CN prepared a detailed heritage assessment of the site. The assessment found the building at 13 Section Street Mayfield reaches the local heritage significance threshold.
- CN prepared a planning proposal to list the building in schedule 5 of the NLEP 2012. On 23 July 2024, Council resolved to commence the planning proposal process. The planning proposal was forwarded to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (Department) for a Gateway determination under Section 3.34 of the EP&A Act. A Gateway determination was issued on 20 August 2024. This allows the planning proposal to progress to public exhibition. It also requires consultation with Heritage NSW.
22 Victoria Street, Mayfield
- A notice in the NSW Government Gazette was made by City of Newcastle on 15 March 2024 to place an Interim Heritage Order (IHO) on 22 Victoria Street, Mayfield.
- A preliminary assessment undertaken by Council concluded that the property at 22 Victoria Street, Mayfield meets the criteria for local heritage significance and the approval of a Complying Development Certificate (CD2024/00071/CDC-004-2004) for the 'Demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings; constituting a threat of harm to the property.
- The effect of the IHO is to prohibit demolition or alteration of the property at 22 Victoria Street Mayfield until 15 March 2025.
- Following gazettal of the IHO, CN engaged an independent heritage consultant to prepare a detailed heritage assessment of the site. The assessment found the building at 22 Victoria Street Mayfield reaches the local heritage significance threshold.
- CN prepared a planning proposal to list the building in schedule 5 of the NLEP 2012. On 25 June 2024, Council resolved to commence the planning proposal process. The planning proposal was forwarded to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (Department) for a Gateway determination under Section 3.34 of the EP&A Act. A Gateway determination was issued on 7 August 2024. This allows the planning proposal to progress to public exhibition. It also requires consultation with Heritage NSW.
Please visit our Public Notices - Archive page to view archived Notices.
If you have any questions please contact us on 02 4974 2000 between 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
Outdoor Trading Applications
No current Notices
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If you have any questions please contact us on 02 4974 2000 between 8 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday.
Road Naming Proposals
No current Notices
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If you have any questions please contact us on 02 4974 2000 between 8 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday.
Traffic and Parking Amendment Notices
Current Notices
- Public Notice - TR2024-00617 - Traffic and Parking Amendments - Glebe Road, Adamstown (PDF)
- Public Notice - TR2024-00590 - Traffic and Parking Amendments - Buxton Lane Adamstown (PDF)
- Public Notice - TR2024-01027 - Traffic and Parking Amendments - Settlement Lane Newcastle (PDF)
Please visit our Public Notices - Archive page to view archived Notices.
If you have any questions please contact us on 02 4974 2000 between 8 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday.
Property and Asset Notices
No current Notices
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Community Lands Notices
- Community Lands Notice - Rising Tide Harbour Blockade - 18 November 2024 - 27 November 2024 - Camp Shortland, Foreshore Park
- Community Lands Notice - Shakespeare - Whale Chorus - 25 November 2024 - 15 December 2024 - Pacific Park
Please visit our Public Notices - Archive page to view archived Notices.
Strategic Planning Notices
Planning Proposal - PP2024/00005 - 13 Section Street Mayfield
- Public exhibition has commenced for Planning proposal – New heritage item at 13 Section Street Mayfield.
- A planning proposal to amend Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012 is on public exhibition. It intends to list the residence at 13 Section Street, Mayfield, for its local heritage significance.
- The public exhibition period is 16 September 2024 to 14 October 2024.
- More information may be viewed on CN's Have Your Say page.
Planning Proposal - PP2024/00004 - 22 Victoria Street, Mayfield
- Public exhibition has commenced for the Planning Proposal – New heritage item at 22 Victoria Street, Mayfield.
- A planning proposal to amend Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012 is on public exhibition. It intends to list the residence at 22 Victoria Street, Mayfield for its local heritage significance.
- The public exhibition period is 16 September to 14 October 2024.
- More information may be viewed on CN's Have Your Say page.
Planning Proposal - PP2024/00003 – Cameron's Hill Heritage Conservation Area
- Public exhibition has commenced for the planning proposal and development controls – Cameron’s Hill Heritage Conservation Area.
- A planning proposal to amend Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012 is on public exhibition. It intends to establish a new heritage conservation area, known as ‘Cameron’s Hill’.
- The public exhibition period is Monday 16 September 2024 to Monday 14 October 2024.
- More information may be viewed on CN's Have Your Say page.
Please visit our Public Notices - Archive page to view archived Notices.
Finance Notices
Public Notice – Presentation of Financial Statements
- In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), City of Newcastle advises that the ordinary Council meeting to be held on 26 November 2024 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the year ending 30 June 2024.
- Public Notice – Presentation of Financial Statements 30 June 2024 (PDF)
Please visit our Public Notices - Archive page to view archived Notices.
If you have any questions please contact us on 02 4974 2000 between 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
