Development applications in Bateau Bay, NSW 2261
62 development applications were lodged for properties in Bateau 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
62
incl. 19 modifications
Decided
45
13 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
12
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$12.4M
across 41 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
- 5Nov
- 2Dec
- 5Jan
- 5Feb
- 4Mar
- 4Apr
- 6May
- 5Jun
- 9Jul
- 8Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
43 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions22
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks8
- New houses7
- Commercial, industrial & community2
- Granny flats2
- Demolition only1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Where applications stand
Status of the 62 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 45
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- In progress
- 13
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
2 Cynthia Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
44 Sierra Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Granny flats · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
5 Point Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
37 Hilltop Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
70 Bateau Bay Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Bateau Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
1 Rays Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
14 Poplars Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
119 Lakin Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
14 Poplars Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Pasadena Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
512 The Entrance Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
37 Hilltop Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
5 Sirius Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
35 Wandella Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
18 Sabrina Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
11 Marlowe Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
12 Bay Village Road
Advertising and signage, Retail Premise, Specialised Retail Premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8 Lakin Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 28 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
19 Vista Parade
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Point Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
14 Belford Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
New houses · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Alexander Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
32A Sabrina Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Landscaping structures, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
29 Barry Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
44 Rickard Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
5 Point Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
23 Point Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
1B Harbour Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
44 Rickard Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
4 Mossman Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2 Cynthia Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
502 The Entrance Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
15 Berne Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
60 Keats Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
19-21 Bias Avenue
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Residential care facility, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 May 2026 · Modification
Application details as published by Central Coast Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Bateau Bay: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Bateau Bay in the last 12 months?
62 development applications were lodged for properties in Bateau Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 19 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 9 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Bateau Bay?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (22), pools, sheds, garages & decks (8), new houses (7).
How many new homes are proposed in Bateau Bay?
Applications lodged in Bateau Bay in the last 12 months propose 12 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 Bateau Bay have been decided?
Of the 62 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 45 have a decision (45 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 13 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Bateau Bay?
Applications for Bateau Bay are lodged with Central Coast Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.