Development applications in Fingal Bay, NSW 2315
20 development applications were lodged for properties in Fingal 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
20
incl. 6 modifications
Decided
17
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
6
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$8.0M
across 13 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
- 0Nov
- 1Dec
- 2Jan
- 2Feb
- 1Mar
- 0Apr
- 2May
- 5Jun
- 3Jul
- 2Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
14 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions5
- New houses4
- Demolition only2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 17
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- 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.
- Determined
46 Boulder Bay Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
38 Lentara Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
43 Squire Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
3 Lentara Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 23 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
20 Lentara Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 18 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Fingal Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
43 Squire Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
46 Boulder Bay Road
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
72 Lentara Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Residential Accommodation…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
74A Lentara Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026
- Determined
46 Squire Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Lentara Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 23 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
32 Boulder Bay Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Modification
- Determined
47 Lentara Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
38 Lentara Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 Lentara Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
20 Lentara Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 18 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
78 Marine Drive
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 1 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
6A Creswell Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8 Garuwa Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
77 Pacific Drive
Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
46 Boulder Bay Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
14 Market Street
Restaurant or cafe, Small bar, Footpaths - outdoor dining, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
53 Boulder Bay Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
62 Marine Drive
Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
77 Pacific Drive
Erection of a new structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Bombora Place
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
44E Squire Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 July 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
34 Pacific Drive
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 July 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
43 Squire Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
51 Squire Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
32 Boulder Bay Road
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
89 Pacific Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
9 Amaroo Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 May 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
18 Boulder Bay Road
Demolition, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 May 2025 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
51A Squire Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Apr 2025
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 Fingal Bay: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Fingal Bay in the last 12 months?
20 development applications were lodged for properties in Fingal Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Fingal Bay?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (5), new houses (4), demolition only (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Fingal Bay?
Applications lodged in Fingal Bay in the last 12 months propose 6 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 Fingal Bay have been decided?
Of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 17 have a decision (17 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Fingal Bay?
Applications for Fingal Bay are lodged with Port Stephens Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.