Development applications in McLeans Ridges, NSW 2480

14 development applications were lodged for properties in McLeans Ridges from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 3 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 4 modifications

Decided

1 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$2.6M

across 9 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
Oct
0
Nov
1
Dec
0
Jan
4
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep

What is being proposed

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

New houses4
Alterations & additions3
Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
Dual occupancy & semi-detached1

Where applications stand

Status of the 14 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 11
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 2
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.

64 Cameron Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 21 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
311 Cowlong Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
289 Cowlong Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Driveways and hard stand spaces
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
94 Cameron Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
1 Spurfield Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K

Most recent applications

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

177 Humpty Back Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
171 Cameron Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
289 Cowlong Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Driveways and hard stand spaces
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
64 Cameron Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 21 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
127 Cameron Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 11 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
5 Talbot Close
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
186 Cameron Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Tennis courts
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
26 Batrel Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
311 Cowlong Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
1 Spurfield Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
127 Cameron Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
94 Cameron Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
94 Cameron Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
1 Spurfield Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
94 Cameron Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
258 Cameron Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
177 Humpty Back Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 25 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
27 Paradise Court
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 May 2025 · Under $100K
26 Spurfield Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 Mar 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
2 Roseview Road
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 Mar 2025 · Modification
14 Roseview Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Mar 2025 · $100K–$500K
289 Cowlong Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise, Landscaping material supply
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Mar 2025 · Under $100K
234 Cowlong Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 Mar 2025 · Under $100K
3 Eleanor Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Jan 2025 · Under $100K
28 Spurfield Road
Demolition
Withdrawn
Demolition only · Lodged 20 Dec 2024 · Under $100K
54 Satinwood Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Residential Accommodation
Determined
New houses · Lodged 11 Nov 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
178 Cameron Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Oct 2024 · $100K–$500K · Modification
131 Cowlong Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Sept 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
516 Cowlong Road
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Aug 2024 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
16 Spurfield Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 1 Aug 2024 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K

Application details as published by Lismore City Council, Ballina Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in McLeans Ridges: frequently asked questions

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

14 development applications were lodged for properties in McLeans Ridges from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 4 applications.

What kind of development is happening in McLeans Ridges?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (4), alterations & additions (3), pools, sheds, garages & decks (2).

How many new homes are proposed in McLeans Ridges?

Applications lodged in McLeans Ridges in the last 12 months propose 5 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 McLeans Ridges have been decided?

Of the 14 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 11 have a decision (11 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 1 is still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in McLeans Ridges?

Applications for McLeans Ridges are lodged with Lismore City Council and Ballina Shire Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.