Development applications in Duns Creek, NSW 2321

13 development applications were lodged for properties in Duns Creek from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 18 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

last 12 months

Decided

5 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$4.1M

across 11 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
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
0
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
0
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
0
Aug
2
Sep

What is being proposed

13 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

New houses7
Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
Alterations & additions1
Dual occupancy & semi-detached1

Where applications stand

Status of the 13 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 6
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 2
In progress: 5

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.

660 Duns Creek Road
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Hot water systems, Rainwater tanks
In progress
New houses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
124A Duns Creek Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
1494 Paterson Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
550 Duns Creek Road
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
5 Forest Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

Most recent applications

The 26 applications lodged in Duns Creek, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

207 Duns Creek Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
1494 Paterson Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
1494 Paterson Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
124A Duns Creek Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
124A Duns Creek Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
1245 Paterson Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
660 Duns Creek Road
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Hot water systems, Rainwater tanks
In progress
New houses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
163 Duns Creek Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
494 Butterwick Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Supporting Development
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
8 Woodville Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and…
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
5 Forest Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Uffington Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
550 Duns Creek Road
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Uffington Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 19 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
20 Wallaby Close
Farm buildings, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
9 Wallaby Close
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 May 2025 · Under $100K
673 Duns Creek Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 May 2025 · Under $100K
641 Duns Creek Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
44 Forest Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
20 Wallaby Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 25 Feb 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
373 Duns Creek Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 Dec 2024 · Under $100K
118 Duns Creek Road
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Minor building alterations…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Dec 2024 · $100K–$500K
4 Uffington Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Oct 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
25A Forest Road
Subdivision
Withdrawn
Subdivisions · Lodged 21 Oct 2024 · Under $100K
647 Duns Creek Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2024 · Under $100K
611 Duns Creek Road
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 16 Aug 2024 · 1 dwelling · Modification

Application details as published by Port Stephens Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Duns Creek market data

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Recently sold in Duns Creek

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

Development in Duns Creek: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Duns Creek in the last 12 months?

13 development applications were lodged for properties in Duns Creek from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 2 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Duns Creek?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (7), pools, sheds, garages & decks (4), alterations & additions (1).

How many new homes are proposed in Duns Creek?

Applications lodged in Duns Creek in the last 12 months propose 6 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 Duns Creek have been decided?

Of the 13 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 6 have a decision (6 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Duns Creek?

Applications for Duns Creek are lodged with Port Stephens Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.