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

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Proposed Traffic and Parking Amendment Notices

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Property and Asset Notices

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.


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 Blackbutt Reserve (123 Lookout Road New 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 Blackbutt Café Lease PO Box 489 Newcastle, 2300 or propertyservices@ncc.nsw.gov.au and be received by close of business Monday 22 April 2024.


Proposed Lease for Café

City of Newcastle is inviting comments on a proposed lease to a hospitality operator for the operation of a food and drink premises at Shepherds Hill, 41 The Terrace, Newcastle (Lot 3116 DP 755247). 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: 

The City of Newcastle, Shepherds Hill Lease, PO Box 489, Newcastle, 2300 or propertyservices@ncc.nsw.gov.au and be received by close of business Monday 22 April 2024.

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


Proposed Lease for Passmore Oval

City of Newcastle is inviting comments on a proposed lease at 22 Albert Street Wickham to Hamilton Hawkes Rugby Union Football Club Incorporated for the purpose of a community room/bar and gymnasium. The proposal is for an initial term of 7 years with a further two (2) 7 year options.  

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: 

The City of Newcastle, Passmore Oval Lease, PO Box 489, Newcastle, 2300 or propertyservices@ncc.nsw.gov.au and be received by close of business Monday 20 May 2024.

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


Proposed Lease for 73 Darling Street Hamilton South

City of Newcastle is inviting comments on a proposed lease at 73 Darling Street Hamilton South to Newcastle Olympic Soccer Football Club Incorporated for the purpose of meetings, training and storage. The proposal is for an initial term of 21 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: 

The City of Newcastle, Darling Street Lease, PO Box 489, Newcastle, 2300 or propertyservices@ncc.nsw.gov.au and be received by close of business Monday 20 May 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

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Finance Notices

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