Development applications in Callala Bay, NSW 2540
37 development applications were lodged for properties in Callala 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:
Applications lodged
37
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
21
13 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
9
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$11.1M
across 29 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.
- 4Oct
- 2Nov
- 2Dec
- 2Jan
- 2Feb
- 1Mar
- 5Apr
- 2May
- 4Jun
- 6Jul
- 1Aug
- 6Sep
What is being proposed
32 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions14
- New houses10
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks5
- Subdivisions2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Where applications stand
Status of the 37 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 21
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- 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.
- Determined
44 Bay Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
68 Lackersteen Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
20 Mitchell Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
74C Emmett Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
93 Sheaffe Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Callala Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
18 Gowlland Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
9 Warrego Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
73 Watt Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
15 Sealark Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
20 Mitchell Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
8B Cook Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
9 Warrego Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
9 Woodhill Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
19 Sheaffe Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
57 Marine Parade
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
73 Sheaffe Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
64 Lackersteen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Chapman Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Demolition only · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
76 Chapman Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
73 Sheaffe Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
68 Lackersteen Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
12 Huon Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
57 Marine Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
107 Murray Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
44 Bay Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
74C Emmett Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
44 Boorawine Terrace
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026
- Determined
31 Mitchell Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
19 Sheaffe Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Fleet Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
44 Boorawine Terrace
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
93 Sheaffe Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
4 Mitchell Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
74B Emmett Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
Sealark Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 30 Dec 2025 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
Application details as published by Shoalhaven City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Callala Bay: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Callala Bay in the last 12 months?
37 development applications were lodged for properties in Callala Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Callala Bay?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (14), new houses (10), pools, sheds, garages & decks (5).
How many new homes are proposed in Callala Bay?
Applications lodged in Callala Bay in the last 12 months propose 9 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 Callala Bay have been decided?
Of the 37 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 21 have a decision (21 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 13 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Callala Bay?
Applications for Callala Bay are lodged with Shoalhaven City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.