Development applications in Hardys Bay, NSW 2257
10 development applications were lodged for properties in Hardys 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
10
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
8
1 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.8M
across 5 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.
- 1Oct
- 2Nov
- 0Dec
- 0Jan
- 1Feb
- 1Mar
- 1Apr
- 4May
- 0Jun
- 0Jul
- 0Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
5 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions4
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 10 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 8
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- 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.
- In progress
55 Heath Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
14 Nukara Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
70 Araluen Drive
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 Heath Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
44 Heath Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 20 applications lodged in Hardys Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
58 Araluen Drive
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 7 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
39 Heath Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
86 Araluen Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
70 Araluen Drive
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
140 Araluen Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
27 Heath Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
44 Heath Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
25 Heath Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
55 Heath Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
14 Nukara Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
25 Heath Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
58 Araluen Drive
Shop top housing, Commercial development, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 May 2025 · 8 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
86 Araluen Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Feb 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
37 Heath Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 23 Dec 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
91 Heath Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Dec 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 Nukara Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
182 Araluen Drive
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 May 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Heath Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Registered club
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 May 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
140 Araluen Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Mar 2024 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
2A Heath Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Mar 2024 · Under $100K
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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Development in Hardys Bay: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Hardys Bay in the last 12 months?
10 development applications were lodged for properties in Hardys Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Hardys Bay?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (4), new houses (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Hardys Bay?
Applications lodged in Hardys Bay in the last 12 months propose 2 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 Hardys Bay have been decided?
Of the 10 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 8 have a decision (8 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 1 is still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Hardys Bay?
Applications for Hardys Bay are lodged with Central Coast Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.