Development applications in Forster, NSW 2428

145 development applications were lodged for properties in Forster from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 18 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

145

incl. 34 modifications

Decided

41 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$54.2M

across 99 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.

12
Oct
11
Nov
5
Dec
9
Jan
11
Feb
21
Mar
15
Apr
6
May
15
Jun
12
Jul
13
Aug
15
Sep

What is being proposed

111 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Alterations & additions37
Pools, sheds, garages & decks25
New houses24
Commercial, industrial & community15
Apartments & townhouses4
Granny flats2
Demolition only1
Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Other & change of use1
Subdivisions1

Where applications stand

Status of the 145 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 1
Determined (outcome not stated): 96
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 7
In progress: 41

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.

33-35 Short Street
Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · 18 dwellings
49-55 Wharf Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 May 2026 · 14 dwellings · $5M–$20M
Tea Tree Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
114 Macintosh Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
12 Algona Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Forster, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

8 Dalman Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Light industry
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
6 Tumbarumba Way
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
23 Surfside Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
23 Bruce Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
2 Tumbarumba Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
21 Cabarita Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
In progress
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
5 Surfside Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
240 The Southern Parkway
Signage, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Landscaping structures, Business identification sign
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
13 Tree View Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
5B Avon Place
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
14 Roebuck Key
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Supporting Development
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
4 Lake Street
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Modification
9 Bali Hai Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
3-17 Breese Parade
Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
4 Mirita Place
Erection of a new structure, Carport
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
13 Tree View Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
42 The Lakes Way
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
38 Sunbakers Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
42 Wirrana Circuit
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Granny flats · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
52 Bennetts Head Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Swimming…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
70 Carmona Lane
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
In progress
New houses · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
14 Stephen Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
41 King George Parade
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Water recreation structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
7 Colliton Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
34 Seaview Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
4 Lake Street
Shop top housing, Seniors housing, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 200 dwellings · Modification
8 Breese Parade
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
60 Sunset Avenue
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 Aug 2026
42 Wirrana Circuit
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
3-17 Breese Parade
Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $100K–$500K

Application details as published by Mid-Coast Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in Forster: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Forster in the last 12 months?

145 development applications were lodged for properties in Forster from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 34 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 21 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Forster?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (37), pools, sheds, garages & decks (25), new houses (24).

How many new homes are proposed in Forster?

Applications lodged in Forster in the last 12 months propose 69 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 Forster have been decided?

Of the 145 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 97 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 96 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 41 are still in progress and 7 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Forster?

Applications for Forster are lodged with Mid-Coast Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.