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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.

  1. 3
    Oct
  2. 0
    Nov
  3. 0
    Dec
  4. 2
    Jan
  5. 0
    Feb
  6. 4
    Mar
  7. 1
    Apr
  8. 1
    May
  9. 0
    Jun
  10. 0
    Jul
  11. 1
    Aug
  12. 0
    Sep

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Withdrawn or not accepted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.

  • 73 Myrtle Street

    Attached dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Rainwater tanks

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K

  • 1 Cudgery Street

    Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard stand spaces…

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M

  • 4180 Waterfall Way

    Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M

  • 18 Myrtle Street

    Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K

  • 57 Hickory Street

    Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    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.

  • 23 Beech Street

    Dwelling house, Subdivision

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification

  • 144 Whisky Creek Road

    Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Rainwater tanks

    Determined

    Granny flats · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification

  • 73 Myrtle Street

    Attached dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Rainwater tanks

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K

  • 397 Old Coast Road

    Farm buildings, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under $100K

  • 397 Old Coast Road

    Farm buildings, Erection of a new structure

    Withdrawn

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Under $100K

  • 17 Old Coramba Road South

    Shed, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · Under $100K

  • 57 Hickory Street

    Shop top housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 4180 Waterfall Way

    Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M

  • 55 Myrtle Street

    Erection of a new structure, Carport

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · Under $100K

  • 1 Cudgery Street

    Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard stand spaces…

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M

  • 18 Myrtle Street

    Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K

  • 24 Gum Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K

  • 313 Old Coast Road

    Temporary building, structure or use, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing

    In progress

    New houses · Lodged 24 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling

  • 144 Whisky Creek Road

    Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Rainwater tanks

    Determined

    Granny flats · Lodged 16 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K

  • 4 Cassia Close

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 3 July 2025 · 1 dwelling

  • 10 Oak Street

    Subdivision

    In progress

    Subdivisions · Lodged 2 June 2025 · $100K–$500K

  • 4520 Waterfall Way

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 28 May 2025 · 1 dwelling

  • 20 Ash Street

    Subdivision

    Determined

    Subdivisions · Lodged 21 May 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification

  • 7 Cassia Close

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 9 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 39 Summit Close

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 9 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification

  • 147 Whisky Creek Road

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Apr 2025 · Under $100K

  • 23 Beech Street

    Dwelling house, Subdivision

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 14 Mar 2025 · Under $100K · Modification

  • 39 Summit Close

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 20 Feb 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 1 Cudgery Street

    Restaurant or cafe, Small bar, Erection of a new structure, Food and drink premise

    Withdrawn

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Feb 2025 · $1M–$5M

  • 24 Gum Street

    Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 3 Feb 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification

  • 3 Tamarind Avenue

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Oct 2024 · Under $100K

  • 15 Gum Street

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 2 Oct 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 17 Elm Avenue

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K

  • 2 Pine Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Aug 2024 · Under $100K

  • 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…

    Determined

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

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.