Development applications in Dunoon, NSW 2480
17 development applications were lodged for properties in Dunoon 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
17
incl. 2 modifications
Decided
15
0 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
5
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.7M
across 13 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
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
- 2Jan
- 2Feb
- 0Mar
- 2Apr
- 2May
- 2Jun
- 0Jul
- 2Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
15 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses5
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks5
- Alterations & additions4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Where applications stand
Status of the 17 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 15
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- 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
161 Fletcher Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1248 Dunoon Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
38 May Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
38 May Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 16 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
24 James Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 4 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 29 applications lodged in Dunoon, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
49 James Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
49 James Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
38 May Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 16 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
79 James Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
121 James Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 James Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 4 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
139 James Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Teak Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
716 Duncan Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
73 James Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
53 James Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
38 May Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
56 James Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
49 May Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
161 Fletcher Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1383 Dunoon Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
1248 Dunoon Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
38 May Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 1 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Cowley Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
49 May Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 May 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
87 Fletcher Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 May 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1320 Dunoon Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Horticulture
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Apr 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
123 James Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
16 James Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Oct 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
109 James Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Temporary building, structure or use, Shipping containers, Temporary installation following…
New houses · Lodged 16 Aug 2024 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
51 Cedar Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2024 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
12 Cowley Rd
Dual occupancy, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 July 2024 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
134 James Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 5 July 2024 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
104 James Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 June 2024 · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Lismore City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Dunoon: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Dunoon in the last 12 months?
17 development applications were lodged for properties in Dunoon from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 2 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Dunoon?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (5), pools, sheds, garages & decks (5), alterations & additions (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Dunoon?
Applications lodged in Dunoon 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 Dunoon have been decided?
Of the 17 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 15 have a decision (15 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 0 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Dunoon?
Applications for Dunoon are lodged with Lismore City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.