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Development applications in Lismore, NSW 2480

38 development applications were lodged for properties in Lismore 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

38

incl. 8 modifications

Decided

27

5 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

89

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$39.7M

across 22 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.

  1. 6
    Oct
  2. 1
    Nov
  3. 3
    Dec
  4. 3
    Jan
  5. 6
    Feb
  6. 4
    Mar
  7. 2
    Apr
  8. 3
    May
  9. 1
    Jun
  10. 3
    Jul
  11. 4
    Aug
  12. 2
    Sep

What is being proposed

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

  • Commercial, industrial & community15
  • Alterations & additions5
  • Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
  • Subdivisions3
  • Granny flats2
  • Apartments & townhouses1
  • New houses1

Where applications stand

Status of the 38 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved
0
Determined (outcome not stated)
27
Refused
0
Withdrawn or not accepted
6
In progress
5

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.

  • 4 Weaver Street

    Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking space, Co-living

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · 86 dwellings · $20M–$100M

  • 98 Dibbs Street

    Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Non-standard Housing

    Determined

    Granny flats · Lodged 7 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 14 Cumbrae Avenue

    Secondary dwelling, Shed, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Granny flats · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 24 Norris Street

    Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 4 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K

  • 127 Orion Street

    Demolition, Signage, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support…

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

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

  • 124 Ballina Road

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 133 Molesworth Street

    Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K

  • 127 Orion Street

    Demolition, Signage, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support…

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M

  • 14 Cumbrae Avenue

    Secondary dwelling, Shed, Erection of a new structure

    Determined

    Granny flats · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

  • 1 Molesworth Street

    Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (outdoor)

    Withdrawn

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 80 Ballina Road

    Demolition, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Vehicle Sales or Hire…

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification

  • 15 98 Woodlark Street

    Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 July 2026

  • 2 Cumbrae Avenue

    Shed, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 74-78 Molesworth Street

    Subdivision

    Determined

    Subdivisions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K

  • 110 Woodlark Street

    Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 June 2026 · $500K–$1M

  • 4 Leycester Street

    Subdivision

    Determined

    Subdivisions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K

  • 6 Hampton Street

    Entertainment facility, Temporary building, structure or use

    In progress

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K

  • 24 Norris Street

    Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia

    Determined

    New houses · Lodged 4 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K

  • 110 Woodlark Street

    Demolition, Signage, Pub, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and…

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification

  • 128 Keen Street

    Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · Under $100K

  • 264 Magellan Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 10 Pound Street

    Signage, Advertising and signage

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Under $100K

  • 4 Weaver Street

    Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking space, Co-living

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · 86 dwellings · $20M–$100M

  • 59 Diadem Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 88 Magellan Street

    Small bar, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification

  • 135 Keen Street

    Entertainment facility, Restaurant or cafe, Small bar, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Feb 2026

  • 2/109 Dawson Street

    Commercial development, Hours of operation and trading

    Determined

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Feb 2026

  • 135 Keen Street

    Entertainment facility, Restaurant or cafe, Small bar, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…

    Withdrawn

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · Modification

  • 106 Molesworth Street

    Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise

    Withdrawn

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · Under $100K

  • 15 Keen Street

    Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation

    Determined

    Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · 29 dwellings · Modification

  • 135 Keen Street

    Entertainment facility, Restaurant or cafe, Small bar, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…

    Withdrawn

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · Modification

  • 16 Diadem Street

    Erection of a new structure, Carport

    Determined

    Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · Under $100K

  • 31 Hunter Street

    Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

    Determined

    Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K

  • 133 Molesworth Street

    Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise

    Withdrawn

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K

  • 161 Keen Street

    Restaurant or cafe, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading

    Withdrawn

    Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Dec 2025 · Modification

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 Lismore: frequently asked questions

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

38 development applications were lodged for properties in Lismore from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 6 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Lismore?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (15), alterations & additions (5), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3).

How many new homes are proposed in Lismore?

Applications lodged in Lismore in the last 12 months propose 89 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 Lismore have been decided?

Of the 38 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 27 have a decision (27 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 6 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Lismore?

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