Development applications in Goonellabah, NSW 2480

92 development applications were lodged for properties in Goonellabah 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

incl. 20 modifications

Decided

9 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

241

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$135.8M

across 65 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.

7
Oct
9
Nov
0
Dec
3
Jan
12
Feb
17
Mar
9
Apr
8
May
6
Jun
12
Jul
3
Aug
6
Sep

What is being proposed

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

New houses18
Pools, sheds, garages & decks18
Alterations & additions12
Apartments & townhouses5
Subdivisions5
Commercial, industrial & community4
Granny flats4
Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
Demolition only2
Other & change of use1

Where applications stand

Status of the 92 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 75
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 8
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.

805 Ballina Road
Demolition, Seniors housing, Independent living units, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · 200 dwellings · $100M+
91 Mountain View Drive
Multi-dwelling housing, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
24 Schurr Drive
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural…
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
5 Camilla Place
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
30 Hilltop Close
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 May 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

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

122 Invercauld Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
124 Oliver Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
1 Palmvale Drive
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
9 Sawyers Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
2 118 Oliver Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
2 Wyreema Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
13 Regency Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
4 Oliver Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
10 Pinecrest Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
529 Ballina Road
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Granny flats · Lodged 30 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
59 Just Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
38 Centenary Drive
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, General industry, Light industry
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
4 Holland Street
Erection of a new structure, Storage premises
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
37 Acacia Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
New houses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
5 Mcdermott Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 July 2026 · 18 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
126 Invercauld Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
35 Greenhills Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
793 Ballina Road
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
9 Highland Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Supporting Development
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K
4 Hilltop Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K
9 John O'Neill Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
5A Spring Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
Determined
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
126 Invercauld Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 23 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
24 Schurr Drive
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural…
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
67 Hillcrest Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks…
Determined
New houses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
33 Acacia Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
36 Callune Terrace
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
20 Pinecrest Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 May 2026 · Under $100K
30 Hilltop Close
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 May 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
67 Hillcrest Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks…
Determined
New houses · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

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

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Development in Goonellabah: frequently asked questions

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

92 development applications were lodged for properties in Goonellabah from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 20 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 17 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Goonellabah?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (18), pools, sheds, garages & decks (18), alterations & additions (12).

How many new homes are proposed in Goonellabah?

Applications lodged in Goonellabah in the last 12 months propose 241 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 Goonellabah have been decided?

Of the 92 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 75 have a decision (75 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 9 are still in progress and 8 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Goonellabah?

Applications for Goonellabah are lodged with Lismore City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.