Development applications in Emerald Beach, NSW 2456
34 development applications were lodged for properties in Emerald Beach 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
34
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
24
7 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.5M
across 19 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.
- 2Oct
- 4Nov
- 3Dec
- 2Jan
- 2Feb
- 3Mar
- 6Apr
- 2May
- 1Jun
- 2Jul
- 4Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
26 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions11
- Subdivisions6
- Commercial, industrial & community3
- Other & change of use2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Granny flats1
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 34 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 24
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 7
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
40A Hammond Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 Fiddaman Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
37 Fiddaman Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Ocean View Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
25 Como Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Emerald Beach, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
27 Lake Russell Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
65 Fiddaman Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Ocean View Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Como Avenue
Advertising and signage, Swimming pool
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
67 Lake Breeze Lane
Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Fiddaman Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
22 Hammond Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Sunshine Circuit
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 July 2026
- In progress
160 Smiths Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
73 Fishermans Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Caravan park
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
37 Bluff Road
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Como Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 Dammerel Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
78 Fiddaman Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
78A Pinehyrst Drive
Erection of a new structure, Portable offices
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Apr 2026
- Determined
68 Bluff Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8 Skinner Close
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
37 Fiddaman Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
1 Semaphore Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
37 Fiddaman Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
40A Hammond Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
31 Fishermans Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
67 Lake Breeze Lane
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
82 Smiths Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 30 Jan 2026
- Determined
10 Bluff Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Pont Close
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
10 Signal Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Earthworks…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
35 Skinner Close
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
55 Bluff Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
5 Surf Street
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 26 Nov 2025
Application details as published by Coffs Harbour City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Emerald Beach: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Emerald Beach in the last 12 months?
34 development applications were lodged for properties in Emerald Beach from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Emerald Beach?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (11), subdivisions (6), commercial, industrial & community (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Emerald Beach?
Applications lodged in Emerald Beach 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 Emerald Beach have been decided?
Of the 34 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 24 have a decision (24 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Emerald Beach?
Applications for Emerald Beach are lodged with Coffs Harbour City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.