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Lodged 18 Aug 2026 On exhibition 24 Aug 2026 Under assessment Determined 29 Sept 2026

Status DETERMINED

Overview

Address

51 Smith Street Merewether 2291

Portal application no.

PAN-665401

Council reference

DA2026/01851

Application type

Development Application

Development types

Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation

Estimated cost

$470,470

New dwellings

1

Storeys

2

Determination authority

Council staff under delegated authority

Key dates

Lodged

18 August 2026

Exhibition starts

24 August 2026

Exhibition ends

7 September 2026

Determined

29 September 2026

Source: NSW Planning Portal (opens in a new tab). The tracker searches by address, not by application number. Quote its portal number PAN-665401 or council reference DA2026/01851 when you contact City of Newcastle.