Development applications in Merimbula, NSW 2548
38 development applications were lodged for properties in Merimbula 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. 9 modifications
Decided
26
10 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
9
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$16.3M
across 25 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.
- 1Oct
- 4Nov
- 3Dec
- 2Jan
- 4Feb
- 0Mar
- 3Apr
- 3May
- 2Jun
- 7Jul
- 6Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
29 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions14
- New houses7
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Other & change of use2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Granny flats1
Where applications stand
Status of the 38 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 26
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 10
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
24 Reid Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or…
Granny flats · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
18 Ocean Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
18 Ocean Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
Wharf Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support…
New houses · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
15 Lakeview Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Merimbula, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
63 Mulloway Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
9A Henwood Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
7 Doyle Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
10 Tasman Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
16 Fishpen Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 7 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
18 Ocean Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
24 Reid Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or…
Granny flats · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
29 Sapphire Coast Drive
Erection of a new structure, Caravan park
Other & change of use · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
19-25 Merimbula Drive
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Building identification sign, Business identification sign, Service…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Tantawangalo Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
18 Ocean Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
15 Lakeview Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
3 Illuka Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Tantawangalo Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Tantawangalo Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
35A Main Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 2 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
3 Illuka Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
42 Cliff Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
115-127 Main Street
Erection of a new structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 May 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
27 Kowara Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
110 Lakewood Drive
Hotel or motel accommodation, Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Tourist and visitor…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
23 Main Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
27 Monaro Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential…
New houses · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
37 Kowara Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
Cliff Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Kiosk
Other & change of use · Lodged 25 Feb 2026
- Determined
38 Cliff Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Feb 2026
- Determined
Wharf Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support…
New houses · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
15 Lakeview Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
22 Marine Parade
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
371 Arthur Kaine Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
Application details as published by Bega Valley Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Merimbula.
Development in Merimbula: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Merimbula in the last 12 months?
38 development applications were lodged for properties in Merimbula from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 9 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Merimbula?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (14), new houses (7), apartments & townhouses (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Merimbula?
Applications lodged in Merimbula in the last 12 months propose 9 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 Merimbula have been decided?
Of the 38 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 26 have a decision (26 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 10 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Merimbula?
Applications for Merimbula are lodged with Bega Valley Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.