Development applications in Grafton, NSW 2460
71 development applications were lodged for properties in Grafton 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
71
incl. 3 modifications
Decided
53
16 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
5
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$19.0M
across 64 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.
- 8Oct
- 7Nov
- 6Dec
- 4Jan
- 5Feb
- 5Mar
- 3Apr
- 8May
- 7Jun
- 6Jul
- 9Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
68 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks28
- Alterations & additions18
- Commercial, industrial & community15
- New houses5
- Other & change of use1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 71 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 53
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 16
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
258 North Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
14 Tulipwood Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
45A Alice Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
132-138 Villiers Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Moveable dwelling, Non-standard Housing, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 24 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
132-138 Villiers Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Grafton, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
258 North Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
9 Breimba Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
132-138 Villiers Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
214 Alice Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
7 Alice Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
41 Bacon Street
Office Premise, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Hours of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 Prince Street
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 Matheson Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
173 Arthur Street
Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
345 North Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
57 Bacon Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
234 Powell Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
345 North Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Ibis Court
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
382 Dobie Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
9 Kiah Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Kensei Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
173 Arthur Street
Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
103 Pound Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
132-138 Villiers Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Moveable dwelling, Non-standard Housing, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 24 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
41 Bacon Street
Office Premise, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Hours of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
326 Oliver Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
47 Queen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
74 Mchugh Street
Erection of a new structure, Water recreation structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Breimba Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
215 Arthur Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Crown Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
54-74 Fitzroy Street
Business premises, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
45A Alice Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Kensei Close
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
New houses · Lodged 19 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
Application details as published by Clarence Valley Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Grafton: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Grafton in the last 12 months?
71 development applications were lodged for properties in Grafton from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 3 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 9 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Grafton?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (28), alterations & additions (18), commercial, industrial & community (15).
How many new homes are proposed in Grafton?
Applications lodged in Grafton in the last 12 months propose 5 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 Grafton have been decided?
Of the 71 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 53 have a decision (53 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 16 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Grafton?
Applications for Grafton are lodged with Clarence Valley Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.