Development applications in Empire Bay, NSW 2257

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

Latest council activity: 10 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 4 modifications

Decided

7 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$2.5M

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.

1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
4
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
2
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Alterations & additions10
Pools, sheds, garages & decks6
Commercial, industrial & community2
Granny flats1

Where applications stand

Status of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 14
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 2
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.

13A Pomona Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
65 Hillcrest Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
36 Hillcrest Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
54 Kendall Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
141 Rickard Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Empire Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

141 Rickard Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
22 Kendall Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool, Residential…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
33 Echuca Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
145 Rickard Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Jetty, Mooring Pen
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Under $100K
54 Kendall Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
22 Kendall Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool, Residential…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K
30 Rosella Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
65 Hillcrest Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
145 Rickard Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Jetty, Mooring Pen
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 June 2026 · Under $100K
271 Empire Bay Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 May 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
265 Empire Bay Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under $100K
423 Wards Hill Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
429 Wards Hill Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
6 Myrtle Road
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
65 Kendall Road
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
New houses · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
17 Rickard Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
13A Pomona Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
18 Kendall Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
8 Echuca Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
Granny flats · Lodged 8 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
5 Gordon Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
36 Hillcrest Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
57 Rickard Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
5 Gordon Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
39 Rickard Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
65 Kendall Road
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
New houses · Lodged 11 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
3 Shelly Beach Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 10 July 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
433 Wards Hill Road
Erection of a new structure, Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like, Supporting Development
Determined
Other & change of use · Lodged 9 July 2025 · Under $100K
271 Empire Bay Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 June 2025 · $500K–$1M
70 Kendall Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Granny flats · Lodged 1 May 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
1 47 Rickard Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2025 · $100K–$500K

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

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Empire Bay market data

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Recently sold in Empire Bay

What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Empire Bay.

Development in Empire Bay: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Empire Bay in the last 12 months?

23 development applications were lodged for properties in Empire Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 4 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Empire Bay?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (10), pools, sheds, garages & decks (6), commercial, industrial & community (2).

How many development applications in Empire Bay have been decided?

Of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 14 have a decision (14 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Empire Bay?

Applications for Empire Bay are lodged with Central Coast Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.