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.

No current notices

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Proposed Leases

Proposed Lease to the existing operator of Stockton Surf Life Saving Club 124 Mitchell Street, Stockton  

The City of Newcastle is inviting comments on a proposed lease of Lot 2 DP 1249904 (124 Mitchell Street, Stockton) to Stockton Surf Life Saving Club.

For the purpose of providing community services for a 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, Stockton Surf Life Saving Club Lease

PO Box 489, Newcastle, 2300 

or [email protected] 

and be received by close of business Monday 1 December 2025  


Proposed Land Only Lease to the existing operator of Alder Park Sports Club 132 Bridges Road, New Lambton  

The City of Newcastle is inviting comments on a proposed lease of Lot 10 DP 1065641 being the land occupied by the Alder Park Sports Club Co-operative building (132 Bridges Road, New Lambton) to Alder Park Sports Club for a term of 10 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, Alder Park Sports Club

PO Box 489, Newcastle, 2300 

or [email protected] 

and be received by close of business Monday 22 December 2025  


Proposed Lease to an operator at Newcastle Ocean Baths Kiosk/Cafe  

The City of Newcastle is inviting comments on a proposed lease of 7061 DP1118737 (30 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle East) to an operator for the purpose of food and drink operations for a 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, Newcastle Ocean Baths Lease

PO Box 489, Newcastle, 2300 

or [email protected] 

and be received by close of business Monday 22 December 2025 

  

Proposed Lease to the existing operator of The Girl Guides Association of NSW 2 Allendale Street, Beresfield

The City of Newcastle is inviting comments on a proposed lease of Lot 90 DP 29481 being the land occupied by the Girl Guides Association of NSW building (Lindsay Park - 2 Allendale Street, Beresfield) to the Girl Guides Association of NSW for the purpose of providing community services for a term of 5 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, Girl Guides Association of NSW - Beresfield

PO Box 489, Newcastle, 2300 

or [email protected] 

and be received by close of business Monday 29 December 2025  


Proposed Lease to the existing operator of The Girl Guides Association of NSW 275 Beaumont Street, Hamilton South

The City of Newcastle is inviting comments on a proposed lease of Lot 124 DP 37402 being the land occupied by the Girl Guides Association of NSW building (Henry Park - 275 Beaumont Street, Hamilton South) to the Girl Guides Association of NSW for the purpose of providing community services for a term of 5 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, Girl Guides Association of NSW - Hamilton South

PO Box 489, Newcastle, 2300 

or [email protected] 

and be received by close of business Monday 29 December 2025


Proposed Lease to the existing operator of The Girl Guides Association of NSW 217A Park Avenue, Kotara

The City of Newcastle is inviting comments on a proposed lease of Lot 91 DP 13333 being the land occupied by the Girl Guides Association of NSW building (Glover Park - 217A Park Avenue, Kotara) to the Girl Guides Association of NSW for the purpose of providing community services for a term of 5 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, Girl Guides Association of NSW - Kotara

PO Box 489, Newcastle, 2300 

or [email protected] 

and be received by close of business Monday 29 December 2025


Proposed Lease to the existing operator of MG Car Club 10 Cobby Street, Shortland  

The City of Newcastle is inviting comments on a proposed lease of Lot 21 DP 1115548 (10 Cobby Street, Shortland) to MG Car Club (Newcastle) Inc. for the purpose of providing community services for a term of 5 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, MG Car Club

PO Box 489, Newcastle, 2300 

or [email protected] 

and be received by close of business Tuesday 30 December 2025


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Interim Heritage Order Notices

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Outdoor Trading Applications

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Road Naming Proposals

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Traffic and Parking Amendment Notices

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Property and Asset Notices

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Community Lands Notices

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Strategic Planning Notices

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Finance Notices

Public Notification: Financial Assistance - New Lambton

In accordance with s356(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, the City of Newcastle gives 28 days notice of its' intention to grant financial assistance to ratepayers impacted by the May 2025 New Lambton landslip incident.

On the morning of 23 May 2025, during the NSW East Coast Severe Weather Disaster, a landslip incident was reported at Russell Road, New Lambton. 15 properties in Russell Road, Victoria Street, Baker Street and Portland Place, New Lambton were evacuated by Police, with the occupants legally unable to return to their homes.

Rates and charges totalling $42,729 have been levied on the 15 impacted properties for 2025/26. It is proposed that a donation pool equal to this total amount be made available, with individual donations limited to an amount equal to that of the 2025/26 rates and charges of an individual impacted property.

Further details of the proposal are available in the report endorsed by Council on 22 July 2025 here.

Submissions in writing should be addressed to:

City of Newcastle

Financial Assistance - New Lambton

PO Box 489

Newcastle NSW 2300

or

[email protected] and be received by close of business Friday 28 November 2025.

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