Development applications in Heatherbrae, NSW 2324
39 development applications were lodged for properties in Heatherbrae 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
39
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
23
13 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
17
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$47.6M
across 27 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
- 4Nov
- 1Dec
- 2Jan
- 2Feb
- 5Mar
- 4Apr
- 3May
- 0Jun
- 2Jul
- 10Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
31 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community14
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached9
- Subdivisions4
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Alterations & additions1
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 39 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 23
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 13
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
18 Comanche Close
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
23 Comanche Close
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
17 Octagonal Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Octagonal Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Makybe Diva Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Heatherbrae, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
13 Motto Lane
Industrial development, Warehouse or distribution centre, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
26 Elkin Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
36 Camfield Drive
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
2 Kierman Circuit
Erection of a new structure, Ancillary commercial development, Depot
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
54 Camfield Drive
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Withdrawn
13 Motto Lane
Industrial development, Warehouse or distribution centre, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
17 Kierman Circuit
Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
25 Octagonal Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
18 Kierman Circuit
Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · $5M–$20M
- In progress
2179 Pacific Highway
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
2231 Pacific Highway
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Caravan park
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
23 Comanche Close
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
17 Ivory Close
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Waste or resource transfer…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Comanche Close
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
81 Camfield Drive
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
431 Masonite Road
Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 May 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
470 Masonite Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Modification
- Determined
1 Octagonal Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Makybe Diva Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
17 Octagonal Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Comanche Close
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Makybe Diva Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10 Makybe Diva Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Makybe Diva Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
97 Camfield Drive
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Modification
- Withdrawn
81 Camfield Drive
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
49 Kierman Circuit
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, General industry
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
7 Motto Lane
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
18 Kingston Parade
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
65 Camfield Drive
Industrial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Jan 2026
Application details as published by Port Stephens Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Heatherbrae market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Heatherbrae.
Sales
Recently sold in Heatherbrae
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Heatherbrae.
Development in Heatherbrae: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Heatherbrae in the last 12 months?
39 development applications were lodged for properties in Heatherbrae from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Heatherbrae?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (14), dual occupancy & semi-detached (9), subdivisions (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Heatherbrae?
Applications lodged in Heatherbrae in the last 12 months propose 17 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 Heatherbrae have been decided?
Of the 39 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 23 have a decision (23 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 13 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Heatherbrae?
Applications for Heatherbrae are lodged with Port Stephens Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.