Development applications in Bowraville, NSW 2449
13 development applications were lodged for properties in Bowraville 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
13
incl. 1 modifications
Decided
10
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
14
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$4.6M
across 11 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.
- 1Oct
- 0Nov
- 1Dec
- 0Jan
- 3Feb
- 0Mar
- 2Apr
- 2May
- 0Jun
- 0Jul
- 2Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
12 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community3
- Alterations & additions2
- New houses2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Other & change of use1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 13 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 9
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 3
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
14 Adam Street
Secondary dwelling, Multi-dwelling housing, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 May 2026 · 12 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
13 Balance Tank Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
14 Adam Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
101 Bellingen Road
Farm buildings, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13 Balance Tank Road
Erection of a new structure, Farm building
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 22 applications lodged in Bowraville, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
13 Balance Tank Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
22 Adam Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Plant nursery
Other & change of use · Lodged 3 Sept 2026
- Determined
47 Adam Street
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
13 Balance Tank Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Adam Street
Secondary dwelling, Multi-dwelling housing, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 May 2026 · 12 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Approved
19 Conen Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Garage, carport or carparking…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
16 Kookaburra Lane
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Balance Tank Road
Erection of a new structure, Farm building
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Paulownia Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
101 Bellingen Road
Farm buildings, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
78 High Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
14 Adam Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
53 Borefield Road
Erection of a new structure, Shipping containers, Portable offices
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 George Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 29 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Conen Street
Secondary dwelling, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Carport…
Granny flats · Lodged 17 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
16 Conen Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Carport, Garage…
Granny flats · Lodged 29 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
44 Kookaburra Lane
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 7 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 George Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Feb 2025
- Determined
220 Bellingen Road
Educational establishment , Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Dec 2024 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
188 Bellingen Road
Educational establishment , Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
78 High Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 Aug 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
220 Bellingen Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 30 May 2024 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Nambucca Valley Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Bowraville: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Bowraville in the last 12 months?
13 development applications were lodged for properties in Bowraville from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Bowraville?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (3), alterations & additions (2), new houses (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Bowraville?
Applications lodged in Bowraville in the last 12 months propose 14 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 Bowraville have been decided?
Of the 13 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 10 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 9 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Bowraville?
Applications for Bowraville are lodged with Nambucca Valley Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.