Upper Hunter Shire Council

1,152 DAs

Development application data for Upper Hunter, New South Wales. Last updated 2026-06-03.

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1,152

Total DAs

N/A

Avg Cost

82.9%

Residential

2026-06-03

Latest Activity

Category Distribution

Monthly Trend (12 months)

Top Categories

Garage / Carport / Shed 259

New Dwelling 190

Renovation / Extension 179

Subdivision 94

Other 74

Recent Development Applications

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Date	Description	Category	Suburb
2026-06-03	Erection of a new structure,Swimming pool	Swimming Pool / Spa	Glenbawn 2337
2026-06-02	Dwelling house,Erection of a new structure	New Dwelling	Scone 2337
2026-06-02	Dwelling house,Erection of a new structure	New Dwelling	Middle Brook 2337
2026-05-29	Shed,Erection of a new structure,Carport	Garage / Carport / Shed	Scone 2337
2026-05-28	Shed,Erection of a new structure	Garage / Carport / Shed	Scone 2337
2026-05-28	Erection of a new structure,Tourist and visitor accommodation,Take away food and...	Hospitality / Food Premises	Gundy 2337
2026-05-28	Erection of a new structure,Manufactured home	New Dwelling	Blandford 2338
2026-05-27	Secondary dwelling,Erection of a new structure,Manufactured home,Non-standard Ho...	Granny Flat / Secondary Dwelling	Upper Rouchel 2336
2026-05-27	Dwelling house,Erection of a new structure,Residential Accommodation	Commercial / Industrial	Gundy 2337
2026-05-25	Industrial development	Commercial / Industrial	Merriwa 2329

2026-06-03 Swimming Pool / Spa

Erection of a new structure,Swimming pool

Glenbawn 2337

2026-06-02 New Dwelling

Dwelling house,Erection of a new structure

Scone 2337

2026-06-02 New Dwelling

Dwelling house,Erection of a new structure

Middle Brook 2337

2026-05-29 Garage / Carport / Shed

Shed,Erection of a new structure,Carport

Scone 2337

2026-05-28 Garage / Carport / Shed

Shed,Erection of a new structure

Scone 2337

2026-05-28 Hospitality / Food Premises

Erection of a new structure,Tourist and visitor accommodation,Take away food and drink

Gundy 2337

2026-05-28 New Dwelling

Erection of a new structure,Manufactured home

Blandford 2338

2026-05-27 Granny Flat / Secondary Dwelling

Secondary dwelling,Erection of a new structure,Manufactured home,Non-standard Housing

Upper Rouchel 2336

2026-05-27 Commercial / Industrial

Dwelling house,Erection of a new structure,Residential Accommodation

Gundy 2337

2026-05-25 Commercial / Industrial

Industrial development

Merriwa 2329

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Frequently asked questions

How many development applications are lodged in Upper Hunter Shire Council each year?

In the past 12 months, 210 development applications were lodged with Upper Hunter Shire Council, averaging 18 per month. DA Leads aggregates 1,152 total DA records from this council.

What are the most common development application types in Upper Hunter Shire Council?

The top three categories in Upper Hunter Shire Council are Garage / Carport / Shed (259 DAs, 22.5%), New Dwelling (190 DAs, 16.5%), Renovation / Extension (179 DAs, 15.5%). Residential developments make up 82.9% of all applications recorded.

Which suburbs in Upper Hunter Shire Council have the most development activity?

In the last 12 months, the most active suburbs for development applications in Upper Hunter Shire Council are Scone (109 DAs), Murrurundi (22 DAs), Merriwa (20 DAs).

How can I track new development applications in Upper Hunter Shire Council?

DA Leads publishes new Upper Hunter Shire Council DAs daily on this page and via its interactive map. Free email alerts can be set up to deliver a weekly digest of new applications, filterable by category and suburb. For official records, refer to Upper Hunter Shire Council's planning portal.

Where does DA Leads source Upper Hunter Shire Council data from?

DA Leads aggregates publicly published planning records from Upper Hunter Shire Council's official planning systems. Records are refreshed daily; the most recent application in this dataset was lodged on 2026-06-03. For statutory submissions or formal lodgement, always refer to Upper Hunter Shire Council directly.