Development applications in Ballina, NSW 2478
70 development applications were lodged for properties in Ballina 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
70
incl. 6 modifications
Decided
50
14 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
13
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$22.9M
across 58 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.
- 6Oct
- 10Nov
- 9Dec
- 3Jan
- 2Feb
- 10Mar
- 2Apr
- 5May
- 6Jun
- 9Jul
- 3Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
64 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions22
- Commercial, industrial & community16
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks12
- New houses6
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Granny flats2
- Subdivisions2
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 70 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 50
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 6
- In progress
- 14
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.
- Determined
104 Cherry Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Non-standard Housing, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 24 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
27 Cargelligo Crescent
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
155 Burnet Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Rainwater tanks
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
1 Russell Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure…
Granny flats · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
10 Camoola Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Ballina, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
42 Fishery Creek Road
Industrial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Farm building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
87 Crane Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
87 Burnet Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
Ascot Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
1/14 Ross Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Racecourse Road
Erection of a new structure, Transport depot
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
18 Owen Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
15 Hamilton Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
32 Boeing Avenue
Signage, Erection of a new structure, Business identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
69 Norton Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
59 Bentinck Street
Demolition, Residential care facility, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Bentinck Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
94 Norton Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
59 Bentinck Street
Residential care facility, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
59 Bentinck Street
Residential care facility, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
135-155 River Street
Demolition, Signage, Business premises, Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Sunbird Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 Russell Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure…
Granny flats · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
155 Burnet Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Rainwater tanks
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
32 Boeing Avenue
Signage, Erection of a new structure, Business identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
36 Ironbark Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
44-46 Cherry Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
62 De-Havilland Crescent
Industrial development, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Subdivisions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
32 Boeing Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
141 Burnet Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
74 Norton Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
28 Bantry Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 6 King Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
81 Tamar Street
Restaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Cargelligo Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Ballina Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Ballina: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Ballina in the last 12 months?
70 development applications were lodged for properties in Ballina from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Ballina?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (22), commercial, industrial & community (16), pools, sheds, garages & decks (12).
How many new homes are proposed in Ballina?
Applications lodged in Ballina in the last 12 months propose 13 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 Ballina have been decided?
Of the 70 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 50 have a decision (50 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 14 are still in progress and 6 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Ballina?
Applications for Ballina are lodged with Ballina Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.