Development applications in Byron Bay, NSW 2481

175 development applications were lodged for properties in Byron 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: 19 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

175

incl. 69 modifications

Decided

71 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$138.8M

across 91 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.

11
Oct
12
Nov
8
Dec
11
Jan
10
Feb
22
Mar
8
Apr
17
May
24
Jun
13
Jul
25
Aug
14
Sep

What is being proposed

106 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Commercial, industrial & community37
Alterations & additions22
New houses14
Dual occupancy & semi-detached9
Pools, sheds, garages & decks8
Granny flats7
Subdivisions4
Apartments & townhouses3
Demolition only1
Other & change of use1

Where applications stand

Status of the 175 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 5
Determined (outcome not stated): 85
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 14
In progress: 71

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.

135 Jonson Street
Shop top housing, Restaurant or cafe, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 Jan 2026 · 8 dwellings · $5M–$20M
18 Autumn Court
Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · 6 dwellings · $5M–$20M
63 Paterson Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $5M–$20M
52 Carlyle Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
101 Bangalow Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Byron Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

5 Shelley Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Fences…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
32 Cavvanbah Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
101 Bangalow Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
142 Bangalow Road
Business premises, Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
6 Coral Court
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or carparking space…
In progress
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
110 Jonson Street
Business premises, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
7 Julian Rocks Drive
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
116 Jonson Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
102 Jonson Street
Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Modification
1 77A Bangalow Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
144 Bayshore Drive
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
33 Beachcomber Drive
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
25 Massinger Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
6 Border Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
18 Jonson Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
52 11 Harvest Boulevard
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
7 Burns Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
U 2 140-142 Jonson Street
Small bar, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Retail Premise
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
50-54 Bayshore Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Garage…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
53 Massinger Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Garage, carport or carparking space, Pathways and paving, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
54 Carlyle Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
6 Border Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
11 Fletcher Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
45 Cowper Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
29 399 Ewingsdale Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Kiosk
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Modification
27 Keats Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
4 Marvell Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Restaurant or cafe, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
52 Carlyle Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
153 394 Ewingsdale Road
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
63 Paterson Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification

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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Development in Byron Bay: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Byron Bay in the last 12 months?

175 development applications were lodged for properties in Byron Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 69 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 25 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Byron Bay?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (37), alterations & additions (22), new houses (14).

How many new homes are proposed in Byron Bay?

Applications lodged in Byron Bay in the last 12 months propose 42 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 Byron Bay have been decided?

Of the 175 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 90 have a decision (5 recorded as approved, 85 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 71 are still in progress and 14 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Byron Bay?

Applications for Byron Bay are lodged with Byron Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.