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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.

  1. 2
    Oct
  2. 5
    Nov
  3. 5
    Dec
  4. 4
    Jan
  5. 2
    Feb
  6. 2
    Mar
  7. 1
    Apr
  8. 4
    May
  9. 3
    Jun
  10. 6
    Jul
  11. 7
    Aug
  12. 1
    Sep

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Withdrawn or not accepted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.

  • 40-42 Ocean Drive

    Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    Approved

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · 11 dwellings · $5M–$20M

  • 63 Beech Street

    Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M

  • 62 Woodburn Street

    Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M

  • 16 Wirraway Avenue

    Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M

  • 27 Ocean Drive

    Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    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.

  • 70 Woodburn Street

    Demolition, Signage, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Temporary building, structure or use, Service station

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M

  • 2 Carrabeen Court

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 1 Coral Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)

    In progress

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 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

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 36 Currajong Street

    Erection of a new structure, Community facility

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 760 Woodburn Evans Head Road

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Storage premises, Self storage units

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification

  • 16 Wirraway Avenue

    Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification

  • 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…

    In progress

    Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · Under $100K

  • 2/6 Oak Street, Evan€™s Head 2473

    Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 23 Terrace Street

    Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool

    In progress

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 41 Cypress Street

    Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)

    Determined

    Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 23 Wattle Street

    Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    In progress

    New houses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 27 Ocean Drive

    Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M

  • 17 Wirraway Avenue

    Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification

  • 36 Woodburn Street

    Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 51 Woodburn Street

    Demolition, Subdivision

    Determined

    Subdivisions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K

  • 108 Woodburn Street

    Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

  • 41 Cypress Street

    Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure

    Withdrawn

    Granny flats · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 4 Seamist Lane

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Minor building alterations (internal)

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 May 2026 · Under $100K

  • 57 Banksia Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under $100K

  • 43 Terrace Street

    Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 63 Beech Street

    Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M

  • 1 1 Fern Place

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 41 Cypress Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 1 8 Elm Street

    Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification

  • 16 Wirraway Avenue

    Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M

  • 80 Currajong Street

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · Under $100K

  • 40-42 Ocean Drive

    Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    Approved

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · 11 dwellings · $5M–$20M

  • 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

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M

  • 5 Catalina Crescent

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    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.