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

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If you have any questions please contact us on 02 4974 2000 between 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday.


Interim Heritage Order Notices

14 Sunderland Street, Mayfield

  • A notice in the NSW Government Gazette was made by City of Newcastle on 1 March 2024 to place an Interim Heritage Order (IHO) on 14 Sunderland Street, Mayfield.
  • A preliminary assessment undertaken by Council’s heritage consultants concluded that the property at 14 Sunderland Street, Mayfield meets the criteria for local heritage significance and the lodgement of the Class 1 Appeal constituting a threat of harm to the property, should the appeal be upheld.
  • The effect of the IHO is to prohibit demolition or alteration of the property at 14 Sunderland Street, Mayfield until 1 March 2025. During that time Council will undertake a detailed heritage assessment, determine if the place should be listed as a heritage item under Schedule 5 of the Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012, and prepare a planning proposal if necessary.

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. During that time Council will undertake a detailed heritage assessment, determine if the place should be listed as a heritage item under Schedule 5 of the Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012, and prepare a planning proposal if necessary.

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Outdoor Trading Applications

No Current Notices

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Road Naming Proposals

No current Notices.

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Proposed Traffic and Parking Amendment Notices

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Property and Asset Notices

Proposed Lease for Café

City of Newcastle is inviting comments on a proposed lease to a hospitality operator for the fitout and operation of a café at Lambton Park (50 Howe St Lambton).  The proposal is for an initial term of 5 years, with a 5-year option.

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, Lambton Café Lease, PO Box 489, Newcastle, 2300 or propertyservices@ncc.nsw.gov.au and be received by close of business Monday 25 March 2024.


Proposed lease for Townson Oval

City of Newcastle is inviting comments on a proposed lease to Merewether Carlton Rugby Club over multiuser clubroom with bar and ground floor gymnasium.  The proposal is for a term of 18 years.  

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, Townson Oval Lease, PO Box 489, Newcastle, 2300 or propertyservices@ncc.nsw.gov.au and be received by close of business Monday 1 April 2024.

For further information on the proposed lease please call 4974 2074.

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Community Lands Notices

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Strategic Planning Notices

No current Notices.

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Finance Notices

No current Notices.

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