Development applications in Fern Bay, NSW 2295
24 development applications were lodged for properties in Fern 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:
Applications lodged
24
incl. 2 modifications
Decided
20
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
3
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.8M
across 20 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
- 1Nov
- 2Dec
- 3Jan
- 2Feb
- 3Mar
- 2Apr
- 5May
- 1Jun
- 0Jul
- 1Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
22 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks11
- Alterations & additions4
- Subdivisions3
- Demolition only1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- New houses1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 20
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 3
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
123 Norfolk 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 14 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Rankin Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1126 Nelson Bay Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Caravan park
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1146 Nelson Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Sewage reticulation system
Other & change of use · Lodged 25 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1033 Nelson Bay Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Fern Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
123 Norfolk 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 14 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- In progress
1033 Nelson Bay Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
1 Fullerton Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Fullerton Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
27 Ironbark Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Braid Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1146 Nelson Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Sewage reticulation system
Other & change of use · Lodged 25 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
18 Tuckeroo Circuit
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 8 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1126 Nelson Bay Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Caravan park
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
19 Vardon Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
93 Norfolk Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
22 Plover Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Norfolk Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026
- Withdrawn
26 Uralla Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Rankin Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
12 Oimara Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Tooroong Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Botanica Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Oimara Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1033 Nelson Bay Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
31 Foxtail Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- In progress
10 Rankin Road
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
20 Plover Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Rosemary Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
3A Dune Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
51 Dune Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Aug 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
4 Rosemary Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
38 Popplewell Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
20 Foxtail Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Water Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 May 2025 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Port Stephens Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Fern Bay: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Fern Bay in the last 12 months?
24 development applications were lodged for properties in Fern Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 2 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Fern Bay?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (11), alterations & additions (4), subdivisions (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Fern Bay?
Applications lodged in Fern Bay 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 Fern Bay have been decided?
Of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 20 have a decision (20 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Fern Bay?
Applications for Fern Bay are lodged with Port Stephens Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.