Development applications in Anna Bay, NSW 2316
54 development applications were lodged for properties in Anna Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.
Latest council activity:
Applications lodged
54
incl. 16 modifications
Decided
42
9 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
10
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$11.8M
across 35 applications
Applications lodged each month
Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. The latest month is month-to-date, and councils can publish applications a few weeks after lodgement.
- 7Oct
- 3Nov
- 5Dec
- 4Jan
- 9Feb
- 5Mar
- 2Apr
- 6May
- 1Jun
- 4Jul
- 6Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
38 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks13
- Alterations & additions10
- Commercial, industrial & community5
- New houses3
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Granny flats2
- Demolition only1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 54 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 42
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 9
Many council records only say an application was "determined", without saying whether it was approved, so those are shown separately rather than counted as approvals.
Largest projects in the last 12 months
Ranked by dwellings proposed, then declared construction cost.
- In progress
9 Scott Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
18 Morna Point Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool, Residential…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
13 Ocean Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
184 Old Main Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
48 Morna Point Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Anna Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
18 Morna Point Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool, Residential…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 Hanson Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Anglers Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
9 Pacific Avenue
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
9 Scott Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
70 Latitude Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Caravan park
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
59 Gan Gan Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
97 Gan Gan Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
248 Gan Gan Road
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 31 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
4296 Nelson Bay Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Caravan park
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
31 Ocean Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
44 Argyle Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Prentice Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Supporting…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
248 Gan Gan Road
Dwelling
New houses · Lodged 27 May 2026 · Modification
- Determined
4296 Nelson Bay Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Caravan park
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 May 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
4107 Nelson Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
254 Gan Gan Road
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
20 Argyle Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
146 Gan Gan Road
Commercial development, Erection of a new structure, Service station, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise, Take away food and drink
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
13 Argyle Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
23 Port Stephens Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise, Caravan park
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Cromarty Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
144 Gan Gan Road
Erection of a new structure, Kiosk, Take away food and drink
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
109 Old Main Road
Demolition, Residential Accommodation
Demolition only · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
42 Ocean Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Bungwall Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
248 Gan Gan Road
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
250 Gan Gan Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · Modification
- Determined
41A Gan Gan Road
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
19 Bellmount Close
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
Application details as published by Port Stephens Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Anna Bay: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Anna Bay in the last 12 months?
54 development applications were lodged for properties in Anna Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 16 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 9 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Anna Bay?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (13), alterations & additions (10), commercial, industrial & community (5).
How many new homes are proposed in Anna Bay?
Applications lodged in Anna Bay in the last 12 months propose 10 new dwellings, counting new houses, granny flats, dual occupancies, townhouses and apartments where the application states a dwelling count. Withdrawn applications and modifications are excluded.
How many development applications in Anna Bay have been decided?
Of the 54 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 42 have a decision (42 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 9 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Anna Bay?
Applications for Anna Bay are lodged with Port Stephens Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.