Development applications in Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
23 development applications were lodged for properties in Boat Harbour 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
23
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
17
5 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
8
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$5.7M
across 16 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.
- 5Oct
- 3Nov
- 1Dec
- 1Jan
- 0Feb
- 1Mar
- 4Apr
- 3May
- 1Jun
- 1Jul
- 2Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
18 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions5
- New houses4
- Demolition only3
- Granny flats2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 17
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 5
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
51 Kingsley Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
12 Windsong Way
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
16 Windsong Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10 Andrew Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
31 One Mile Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Boat Harbour, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
11 Graham Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
31 One Mile Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
79 Blanch Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
2 5 Vantage Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
10 Ocean Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Andrew Close
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
30 Coryule Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
75 Kingsley Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
16 Noamunga Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Andrew Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Koala Place
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Function centre
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Modification
- Determined
2 5 Vantage Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
10-12 Graham Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
16 Andrew Close
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
51 Kingsley Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
11 Andrew Close
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
16 Andrew Close
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Blanch Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Windsong Way
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
16 Windsong Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
37 Andrew Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Koala Place
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Function centre
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 Oct 2025 · Modification
- Determined
7 4 Ocean Parade
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 1 Oct 2025
- Determined
11 Andrew Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
13 Coryule Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
10 Windsong Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
75 Kingsley Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
33 One Mile Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Fences…
New houses · Lodged 3 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
75 Kingsley Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 May 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
3 Koala Place
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural…
New houses · Lodged 14 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · Modification
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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Boat Harbour market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Boat Harbour.
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Recently sold in Boat Harbour
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Boat Harbour.
Development in Boat Harbour: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Boat Harbour in the last 12 months?
23 development applications were lodged for properties in Boat Harbour from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Boat Harbour?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (5), new houses (4), demolition only (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Boat Harbour?
Applications lodged in Boat Harbour in the last 12 months propose 8 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 Boat Harbour have been decided?
Of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 17 have a decision (17 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Boat Harbour?
Applications for Boat Harbour are lodged with Port Stephens Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.