Development applications in Lennox Head, NSW 2478
104 development applications were lodged for properties in Lennox Head 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
104
incl. 21 modifications
Decided
72
24 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
30
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$40.4M
across 73 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.
- 7Oct
- 5Nov
- 13Dec
- 4Jan
- 8Feb
- 10Mar
- 13Apr
- 7May
- 9Jun
- 12Jul
- 6Aug
- 10Sep
What is being proposed
83 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions30
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks21
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached11
- New houses9
- Subdivisions8
- Granny flats3
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 104 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 72
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 8
- In progress
- 24
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
35 Stoneyhurst Drive
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
New houses · Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
103 Stoneyhurst Drive
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
43 Snapper Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
23 Stoneyhurst Drive
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
21A Sunray Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Lennox Head, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
11 Mosman Chase
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
19 Gibbon Street
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
164 North Creek Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Seabreeze Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
34 Fig Tree Hill Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
75 Habitat Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
46 Amber Drive
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
43 Snapper Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
2/19 Beryl Place
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
50 Seaswell Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
43 Snapper Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
26 Salt Air Circuit
Signage, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support…
Subdivisions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $5M–$20M
- In progress
21 Habitat Way
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
32 Fox Valley Way
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
31 Amber Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Seaswell Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Aug 2026
- In progress
57A Pacific Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
24 Outrigger Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
221 Hutley Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
44 Dress Circle Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached)…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
21 Habitat Way
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
67 Montwood Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
66A Fig Tree Hill Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
47 Beryl Place
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
2 Anchorage Avenue
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
11 Stewart Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
9 Kellie-Ann Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
12-16 Fig Tree Hill Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
5 Lakefield Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
5 Snapper Drive
Commercial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
Application details as published by Ballina Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Lennox Head: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Lennox Head in the last 12 months?
104 development applications were lodged for properties in Lennox Head from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 21 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 13 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Lennox Head?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (30), pools, sheds, garages & decks (21), dual occupancy & semi-detached (11).
How many new homes are proposed in Lennox Head?
Applications lodged in Lennox Head in the last 12 months propose 30 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 Lennox Head have been decided?
Of the 104 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 72 have a decision (72 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 24 are still in progress and 8 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Lennox Head?
Applications for Lennox Head are lodged with Ballina Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.