Development applications in Forresters Beach, NSW 2260
28 development applications were lodged for properties in Forresters Beach 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
28
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
25
1 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
9
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$6.1M
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.
- 3Oct
- 6Nov
- 2Dec
- 6Jan
- 2Feb
- 4Mar
- 3Apr
- 1May
- 0Jun
- 0Jul
- 1Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
20 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks6
- Alterations & additions4
- Granny flats4
- New houses2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Other & change of use1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 28 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 25
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 1
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
11 Lavinia Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
29 Lowanna Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13 Kalakau Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings
- Determined
2 Pacific View Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
41 Malkana Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Forresters Beach, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
13 Kalakau Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
49 Lowanna Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Forresters Beach Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 Yumbool Close
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
40 Hopetoun Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Yakaloo Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
25 Forresters Beach Road
Erection of a new structure, Shipping containers, Supporting Development
Other & change of use · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
50 Hopetoun Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
2 Pacific View Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Lavinia Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
29 Lowanna Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 North Scenic Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Jan 2026 · Modification
- Determined
32 Alistair Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
65 Boos Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
50 Hopetoun Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
45 Malkana Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1C Hopetoun Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1B Hopetoun Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Fences, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Malkana Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
41 Malkana Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13 Kalakau Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings
- Determined
27 Boos Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
19 South Scenic Road
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
9 Kalakau Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Pacific View Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
23 Spoon Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Landscaping structures…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
97 Mistview Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
13 Kalakau Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Granny flats · Lodged 20 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings
- Withdrawn
1 Yumbool Close
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
16 North Scenic Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
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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Forresters Beach market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Forresters Beach.
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Recently sold in Forresters Beach
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Forresters Beach.
Development in Forresters Beach: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Forresters Beach in the last 12 months?
28 development applications were lodged for properties in Forresters Beach from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Forresters Beach?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (6), alterations & additions (4), granny flats (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Forresters Beach?
Applications lodged in Forresters Beach in the last 12 months propose 9 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 Forresters Beach have been decided?
Of the 28 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 25 have a decision (25 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 1 is still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Forresters Beach?
Applications for Forresters Beach are lodged with Central Coast Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.