Development applications in Coorabell, NSW 2479

27 development applications were lodged for properties in Coorabell from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 17 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 14 modifications

Decided

4 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$6.8M

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.

3
Oct
6
Nov
2
Dec
3
Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
6
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep

What is being proposed

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

New houses4
Alterations & additions2
Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
Subdivisions2
Commercial, industrial & community1
Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Granny flats1

Where applications stand

Status of the 27 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 18
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 5
In progress: 4

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.

305 Coolamon Scenic Drive
Farm buildings, Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy…
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
104 Crystal Creek Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking space…
Determined
New houses · Lodged 8 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
129 Crystal Creek Circuit
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
New houses · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
87 Myrtle Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
79 Lofts Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential…
Determined
Granny flats · Lodged 8 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

Most recent applications

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

129 Crystal Creek Circuit
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
87 Myrtle Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
305 Coolamon Scenic Drive
Farm buildings, Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy…
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
149 Crystal Creek Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
136 Newes Road
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
118 Crystal Creek Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Determined
New houses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
465 Coorabell Road
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
465 Coorabell Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
409 Coorabell Road
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Modification
149 Friday Hut Road
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
307 Coolamon Scenic Drive
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 June 2026 · Under $100K
16 James View Court
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
79 Lofts Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential…
Determined
Granny flats · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
409 Coorabell Road
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · Modification
409 Coorabell Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
Other & change of use · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · Modification
465 Coorabell Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
36 Koranba Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
104 Crystal Creek Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking space…
Determined
New houses · Lodged 8 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
315 Coorabell Road
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · Modification
409 Coorabell Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · Modification
409 Coorabell Road
Subdivision
Withdrawn
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · Modification
305 Coolamon Scenic Drive
Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand…
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
129 Crystal Creek Circuit
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
New houses · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
36 Keys Road
Temporary building, structure or use, Function centre
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
79 Lofts Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential…
Determined
Granny flats · Lodged 8 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
303 Coolamon Scenic Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
54 Mango Lane
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
118 Crystal Creek Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Determined
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
315 Coorabell Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Approved
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
409 Coorabell Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2025 · 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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Coorabell market data

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Recently sold in Coorabell

What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Coorabell.

Development in Coorabell: frequently asked questions

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

27 development applications were lodged for properties in Coorabell from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 14 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 6 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Coorabell?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (4), alterations & additions (2), pools, sheds, garages & decks (2).

How many new homes are proposed in Coorabell?

Applications lodged in Coorabell in the last 12 months propose 5 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 Coorabell have been decided?

Of the 27 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 18 have a decision (18 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 5 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Coorabell?

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