Development applications in Evans Head, NSW 2473
42 development applications were lodged for properties in Evans Head 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
42
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
30
9 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
21
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$21.6M
across 32 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
- 5Nov
- 5Dec
- 4Jan
- 2Feb
- 2Mar
- 1Apr
- 4May
- 3Jun
- 6Jul
- 7Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
34 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions8
- Commercial, industrial & community8
- New houses6
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks5
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached4
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Granny flats1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 42 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 29
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 9
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.
- Approved
40-42 Ocean Drive
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · 11 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
63 Beech Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
62 Woodburn Street
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
16 Wirraway Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
27 Ocean Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Evans Head, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
70 Woodburn Street
Demolition, Signage, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Temporary building, structure or use, Service station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
2 Carrabeen Court
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 Coral Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
2 6 Oak Street
Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
36 Currajong Street
Erection of a new structure, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
760 Woodburn Evans Head Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Storage premises, Self storage units
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
16 Wirraway Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
40 Ash Street
Subdivision, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Dual occupancy…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
2/6 Oak Street, Evan€™s Head 2473
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
23 Terrace Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
41 Cypress Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
23 Wattle Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
27 Ocean Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
17 Wirraway Avenue
Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
36 Woodburn Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
51 Woodburn Street
Demolition, Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
108 Woodburn Street
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
New houses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
41 Cypress Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4 Seamist Lane
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
57 Banksia Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
43 Terrace Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
63 Beech Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 1 Fern Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
41 Cypress Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 8 Elm Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
16 Wirraway Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
80 Currajong Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Approved
40-42 Ocean Drive
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · 11 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
1-3 Winjeel Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Light industry, Artisan food and drink industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 Catalina Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Richmond Valley Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Evans Head: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Evans Head in the last 12 months?
42 development applications were lodged for properties in Evans Head from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Evans Head?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (8), commercial, industrial & community (8), new houses (6).
How many new homes are proposed in Evans Head?
Applications lodged in Evans Head in the last 12 months propose 21 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 Evans Head have been decided?
Of the 42 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 30 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 29 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 9 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Evans Head?
Applications for Evans Head are lodged with Richmond Valley Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.