Development applications in East Lismore, NSW 2480
22 development applications were lodged for properties in East Lismore 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
22
incl. 2 modifications
Decided
18
1 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
3
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$8.1M
across 17 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.
- 1Oct
- 0Nov
- 0Dec
- 0Jan
- 2Feb
- 3Mar
- 3Apr
- 6May
- 4Jun
- 2Jul
- 1Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
20 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions8
- Granny flats3
- Other & change of use3
- New houses2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Demolition only1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 18
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 1
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
7 Beaumont Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
16 Angela Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 16 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
255 Ballina Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Granny flats · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
32 Crawford Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
301 Keen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in East Lismore, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
301 Keen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
7 Beaumont Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
255 Ballina Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Granny flats · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
255 Ballina Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Granny flats · Lodged 29 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
139 Ballina Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Elizabeth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
16 Angela Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 16 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
22 Clarice Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Spring Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
247 Molesworth Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Automotive/truck premises
Other & change of use · Lodged 11 May 2026
- Determined
32 Crawford Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
165 Ballina Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
27 Floral Avenue
Home business, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Other & change of use · Lodged 4 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
131 Ballina Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Medium Density Housing, Dual occupancy (attached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
344 Keen Street
Signage, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
20 Wanda Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
165 Ballina Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
87 Dalley Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Clarice Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Somerville Avenue
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
161 Military Road
Erection of a new structure, Pathways and paving
Other & change of use · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Airforce Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · 22 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
11 Ballina Road
Industrial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Home industry, General industry, Light industry…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Sept 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
26 Colleen Place
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Dalley Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Dalley Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 2 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
37 City View Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 1 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
138 Military Road
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Build-to-rent, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Aug 2025 · 50 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
90 Oakley Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
119 Oakley Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 July 2025 · Under $100K
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 East Lismore: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in East Lismore in the last 12 months?
22 development applications were lodged for properties in East Lismore from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 2 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in East Lismore?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (8), granny flats (3), other & change of use (3).
How many new homes are proposed in East Lismore?
Applications lodged in East Lismore 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 Lismore have been decided?
Of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 18 have a decision (18 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 1 is still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in East Lismore?
Applications for East Lismore are lodged with Lismore City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.