Development applications in Bellingen, NSW 2454
43 development applications were lodged for properties in Bellingen 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
43
incl. 13 modifications
Decided
28
10 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
17
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$8.4M
across 26 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.
- 3Oct
- 2Nov
- 3Dec
- 4Jan
- 4Feb
- 2Mar
- 2Apr
- 3May
- 6Jun
- 5Jul
- 5Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
30 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions9
- New houses9
- Granny flats4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Commercial, industrial & community2
Where applications stand
Status of the 43 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 28
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 5
- In progress
- 10
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
115 North Bank Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7 George Hewitt Close
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
119 North Bank Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 George Hewitt Close
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Whistler Place
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport, Driveways and hard…
New houses · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Bellingen, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
67 Crown Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
21 Taylors Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
1 Crown Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
23 Taylors Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
60 Roses Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
20 Sky Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
24 Halpin Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
45 Whistler Place Bellingen Lot 5 Dp 1306552
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
4 Jugiil Close
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
119 North Bank Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 George Hewitt Close
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
5 George Hewitt Close
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
19 Taylors Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Withdrawn
17 Taylors Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
22 Prince Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
15 Taylors Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
14 Prince Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Elliot Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
19 Robert Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
11 Hyde Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Ringwood Place
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
New houses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
63 Whistler Place
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 22 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Lucas Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
63 Whistler Place
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1C Evans Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 7 Apr 2026
- Determined
21 Whistler Place
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport, Driveways and hard…
New houses · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
28 Mclean Drive
Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Earthworks…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Tibouchina Close
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
81 North Bank Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Jugiil Close
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
Application details as published by Bellingen Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Bellingen: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Bellingen in the last 12 months?
43 development applications were lodged for properties in Bellingen from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 13 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Bellingen?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (9), new houses (9), granny flats (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Bellingen?
Applications lodged in Bellingen in the last 12 months propose 17 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 Bellingen have been decided?
Of the 43 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 28 have a decision (28 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 10 are still in progress and 5 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Bellingen?
Applications for Bellingen are lodged with Bellingen Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.