Development applications in Dondingalong, NSW 2440
20 development applications were lodged for properties in Dondingalong 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
20
last 12 months
Decided
14
1 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
5
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.7M
across 15 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.
- 2Oct
- 2Nov
- 0Dec
- 6Jan
- 3Feb
- 2Mar
- 0Apr
- 2May
- 0Jun
- 1Jul
- 0Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
20 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks11
- New houses6
- Alterations & additions3
Where applications stand
Status of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 14
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 5
- In progress
- 1
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
Oakland Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Bottle Tree Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
42 Massie Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
40 Massie Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
61 Massie Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Dondingalong, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
296 Dondingalong Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
296 Dondingalong Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Bottle Tree Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
103 Wirrang Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
459 Gowings Hill Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Fraser Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
11 Fraser Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Massie Place
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
61 Massie Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
Oakland Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
59 Seam Mill Place
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Massie Place
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
40 Massie Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
61 Massie Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
40 Massie Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
17 Massie Place
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Merewether Lane
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
408 Marys Bay Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
11 Merewether Lane
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
42 Massie Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
31 Massie Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
42 Massie Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
59 Seam Mill Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
59 Seam Mill Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
63 Seam Mill Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 6 Mar 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
152 Dondingalong Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Feb 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
75 Seam Mill Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 Jan 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Merewether Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Dec 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
459 Gowings Hill Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Dec 2024 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Massie Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Dec 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Kempsey Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Dondingalong: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Dondingalong in the last 12 months?
20 development applications were lodged for properties in Dondingalong from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Dondingalong?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (11), new houses (6), alterations & additions (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Dondingalong?
Applications lodged in Dondingalong 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 Dondingalong have been decided?
Of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 14 have a decision (14 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 1 is still in progress and 5 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Dondingalong?
Applications for Dondingalong are lodged with Kempsey Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.