Development applications in Dorrigo, NSW 2453
12 development applications were lodged for properties in Dorrigo 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
12
incl. 2 modifications
Decided
11
0 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.3M
across 9 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.
- 3Oct
- 0Nov
- 0Dec
- 2Jan
- 0Feb
- 4Mar
- 1Apr
- 1May
- 0Jun
- 0Jul
- 1Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
10 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community5
- Alterations & additions2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 12 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 11
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 0
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
73 Myrtle Street
Attached dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Rainwater tanks
New houses · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Cudgery Street
Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard stand spaces…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
4180 Waterfall Way
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
18 Myrtle Street
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
57 Hickory Street
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Dorrigo, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
23 Beech Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision
New houses · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
144 Whisky Creek Road
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Rainwater tanks
Granny flats · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
73 Myrtle Street
Attached dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Rainwater tanks
New houses · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
397 Old Coast Road
Farm buildings, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
397 Old Coast Road
Farm buildings, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Old Coramba Road South
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
57 Hickory Street
Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4180 Waterfall Way
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
55 Myrtle Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Cudgery Street
Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard stand spaces…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
18 Myrtle Street
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
24 Gum Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
313 Old Coast Road
Temporary building, structure or use, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
New houses · Lodged 24 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
144 Whisky Creek Road
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Rainwater tanks
Granny flats · Lodged 16 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Cassia Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 July 2025 · 1 dwelling
- In progress
10 Oak Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 2 June 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4520 Waterfall Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 28 May 2025 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
20 Ash Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 21 May 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
7 Cassia Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 9 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
39 Summit Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
147 Whisky Creek Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
23 Beech Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision
New houses · Lodged 14 Mar 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
39 Summit Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Feb 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
1 Cudgery Street
Restaurant or cafe, Small bar, Erection of a new structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Feb 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
24 Gum Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 3 Feb 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
3 Tamarind Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Oct 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Gum Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 Oct 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
17 Elm Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Pine Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Aug 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
53 Hickory Street
Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 June 2024 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Bellingen Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Dorrigo market data
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Development in Dorrigo: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Dorrigo in the last 12 months?
12 development applications were lodged for properties in Dorrigo from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 2 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Dorrigo?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (5), alterations & additions (2), pools, sheds, garages & decks (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Dorrigo?
Applications lodged in Dorrigo in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 Dorrigo have been decided?
Of the 12 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 11 have a decision (11 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 0 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Dorrigo?
Applications for Dorrigo are lodged with Bellingen Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.