Development applications in Copacabana, NSW 2251
39 development applications were lodged for properties in Copacabana 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
39
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
28
10 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
12
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$14.2M
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
- 3Nov
- 2Dec
- 3Jan
- 5Feb
- 7Mar
- 4Apr
- 3May
- 1Jun
- 3Jul
- 3Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
31 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions15
- New houses11
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Demolition only1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 39 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 28
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 10
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
88 Del Rio Drive
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
15 Circulo Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
196 Cape Three Points Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
213 Del Monte Place
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
125 Del Rio Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Copacabana, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
1 Fiesta Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
186 Del Monte Place
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling
- In progress
32 Koorabel Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
125 Del Rio Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
32 Koorabel Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
128 Oceano Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
88 Del Rio Drive
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Warwilla Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
166 Del Monte Place
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 27 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Birdland Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Fiesta Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
15 Circulo Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
29 Helen Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
324 Del Monte Place
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers, Residential…
New houses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
260 Del Monte Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Helen Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
19 Circulo Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
58 Branga Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Ladera Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
191 Del Monte Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
128 Copacabana Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Warwilla Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
146 Del Mar Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
24 Del Mar Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
24 Del Mar Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
126 Copacabana Drive
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
29 Segura Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
164 Del Monte Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
128 Oceano Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Laguna Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Central Coast Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
Suburb profile
Copacabana market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Copacabana.
Sales
Recently sold in Copacabana
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Copacabana.
Development in Copacabana: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Copacabana in the last 12 months?
39 development applications were lodged for properties in Copacabana from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Copacabana?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (15), new houses (11), commercial, industrial & community (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Copacabana?
Applications lodged in Copacabana in the last 12 months propose 12 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 Copacabana have been decided?
Of the 39 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 28 have a decision (28 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 10 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Copacabana?
Applications for Copacabana are lodged with Central Coast Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.