Development applications in Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483
36 development applications were lodged for properties in Brunswick Heads 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
36
incl. 17 modifications
Decided
22
13 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
15
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$19.4M
across 17 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
- 4Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 2Mar
- 2Apr
- 1May
- 6Jun
- 3Jul
- 5Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
19 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions5
- New houses4
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Subdivisions2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Granny flats1
Where applications stand
Status of the 36 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 2
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 20
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- 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
26 Fingal Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure, Shop
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 6 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
55 Fingal Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Approved
72 Tandys Lane
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
36A Booyun Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 31 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
38 Booyun Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Brunswick Heads, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
1 Omega Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
26 Pandanus Court
Erection of a new structure, Fences, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
35 Bayside Way
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
18 Fawcett Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
43 Harbour Way
Erection of a new structure, Navigation and emergency response facility, Other Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
65 Hyrama Crescent Brunswick Heads, Lot 341 DP1177
Erection of a new structure, Animal boarding or training establishment
Other & change of use · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
84 Harbour Way
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
14 The Terrace
Restaurant or cafe, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Determined
5 Booyun Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · Modification
- In progress
66 The Saddle Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
35 Bayside Way
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
14 Bayside Way
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
20 Omega Circuit
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
38 Booyun Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
26 Fingal Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure, Shop
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 6 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
150 Tandys Lane
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Rainwater tanks
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
43 Harbour Way
Erection of a new structure, Navigation and emergency response facility, Other Infrastructure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
55 Fingal Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
44 Mullumbimbi Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 11 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
29 Tweed Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
26 Pandanus Court
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Fences, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
80 Harbour Way
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Short Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
24-34 Bayside Way
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · 20 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
30 South Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
35 Bayside Way
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · Modification
- Determined
35 Bayside Way
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 26 Jan 2026 · Modification
- Determined
36A Booyun Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 31 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
62 Mullumbimbi Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
30 Fingal Street
Restaurant or cafe, Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Dec 2025
Application details as published by Byron Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Brunswick Heads market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Brunswick Heads.
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Brunswick Heads.
Development in Brunswick Heads: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Brunswick Heads in the last 12 months?
36 development applications were lodged for properties in Brunswick Heads from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 17 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Brunswick Heads?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (5), new houses (4), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Brunswick Heads?
Applications lodged in Brunswick Heads in the last 12 months propose 15 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 Brunswick Heads have been decided?
Of the 36 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 22 have a decision (2 recorded as approved, 20 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 13 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Brunswick Heads?
Applications for Brunswick Heads are lodged with Byron Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.