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.
- 6Oct
- 1Nov
- 3Dec
- 3Jan
- 6Feb
- 4Mar
- 2Apr
- 3May
- 1Jun
- 3Jul
- 4Aug
- 2Sep
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- Withdrawn or not accepted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.
- Determined
4 Weaver Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking space, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · 86 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
98 Dibbs Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Non-standard Housing
Granny flats · Lodged 7 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Cumbrae Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
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
New houses · Lodged 4 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- In progress
127 Orion Street
Demolition, Signage, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support…
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.
- Determined
124 Ballina Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
133 Molesworth Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
127 Orion Street
Demolition, Signage, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
14 Cumbrae Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
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)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
80 Ballina Road
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Vehicle Sales or Hire…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
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
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 July 2026
- Determined
2 Cumbrae Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
74-78 Molesworth Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
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…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
4 Leycester Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
6 Hampton Street
Entertainment facility, Temporary building, structure or use
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
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
New houses · Lodged 4 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
110 Woodlark Street
Demolition, Signage, Pub, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
128 Keen Street
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
264 Magellan Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Pound Street
Signage, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Weaver Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking space, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · 86 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
59 Diadem Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
88 Magellan Street
Small bar, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
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…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Feb 2026
- Determined
2/109 Dawson Street
Commercial development, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Feb 2026
- Withdrawn
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…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · Modification
- Withdrawn
106 Molesworth Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Keen Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · 29 dwellings · Modification
- Withdrawn
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…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · Modification
- Determined
16 Diadem Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
31 Hunter Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
133 Molesworth Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
161 Keen Street
Restaurant or cafe, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
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.