Development applications in East Ballina, NSW 2478
39 development applications were lodged for properties in East Ballina 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
39
incl. 3 modifications
Decided
32
5 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
3
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.9M
across 35 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.
- 6Oct
- 2Nov
- 3Dec
- 1Jan
- 1Feb
- 3Mar
- 5Apr
- 5May
- 3Jun
- 3Jul
- 2Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
36 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions16
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks14
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Granny flats2
- New houses1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 39 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 32
- 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- Withdrawn or not accepted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.
- In progress
1 Mahogany Place
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential…
Granny flats · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
52 Antrim Street
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
25 Cedar Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Rainbow Place
Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
23 Condon Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in East Ballina, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
1 112 Eyles Drive
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential…
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 Mahogany Place
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential…
Granny flats · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
20 Cedar Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
20 Cedar Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
18 Curlew Court
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Bellevue Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
21 Pacific Terrace
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
20 Cedar Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Newport Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
26 Coogee Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
9 Bellevue Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Fences
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
50 Fenwick Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
94 Eyles Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
52 Antrim Street
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
23 Condon Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
25 Cedar Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Trilby Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Melaleuca Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 5 Bayview Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Casuarina Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
51 Jameson Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 John Sharpe Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
57 Northumberland Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Short Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
30 Pine Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Suzanne Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
28 Northumberland Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 6 Antrim Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
28 Northumberland Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
114 Eyles Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Ballina Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in East Ballina: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in East Ballina in the last 12 months?
39 development applications were lodged for properties in East Ballina from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 3 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in East Ballina?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (16), pools, sheds, garages & decks (14), dual occupancy & semi-detached (2).
How many new homes are proposed in East Ballina?
Applications lodged in East Ballina in the last 12 months propose 3 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 East Ballina have been decided?
Of the 39 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 32 have a decision (32 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 East Ballina?
Applications for East Ballina are lodged with Ballina Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.