Development applications in Nambucca Heads, NSW 2448
92 development applications were lodged for properties in Nambucca Heads 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
92
incl. 20 modifications
Decided
72
17 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
37
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$20.6M
across 64 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.
- 11Oct
- 9Nov
- 11Dec
- 1Jan
- 8Feb
- 6Mar
- 5Apr
- 5May
- 5Jun
- 13Jul
- 7Aug
- 11Sep
What is being proposed
72 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses28
- Alterations & additions18
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks9
- Subdivisions6
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Other & change of use4
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Granny flats1
Where applications stand
Status of the 92 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 2
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 69
- Refused
- 1
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 17
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
3 Liston Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · 9 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1850 Giinagay Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
Florence Wilmont Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
5 Thornbill Glen
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
22 King Parrot Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Nambucca Heads, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
50-54 Riverside Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Service station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
4 Marshall Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Moveable dwelling
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
42 Glen Sheather Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
16 Old Coast Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
8 Ngaarri Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
5 Thornbill Glen
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
67 Seaview Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
14 Kent Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026
- In progress
45 Old Coast Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Caravan park
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
22 King Parrot Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
5 Bangalow Drive
Temporary building, structure or use, Shipping containers
Other & change of use · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
87 Palmer Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
14 Ibis Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling
- In progress
38 Janggal Janggal Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1954 Giinagay Way
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Rural supplies
Other & change of use · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
3 Lower Palmer Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Janggal Janggal Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
14 Riverside Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
24 Pilot Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
28 Janggal Janggal Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
11 Glen Sheather Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
32 Janggal Janggal Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Bangalow Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1850 Giinagay Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
34 Janggal Janggal Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
79 Nelson Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Stairway, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Bangalow Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Charles Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
40 Glen Sheather Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
1 Janggal Janggal Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Nambucca Valley Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Nambucca Heads: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Nambucca Heads in the last 12 months?
92 development applications were lodged for properties in Nambucca Heads from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 20 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 13 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Nambucca Heads?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (28), alterations & additions (18), pools, sheds, garages & decks (9).
How many new homes are proposed in Nambucca Heads?
Applications lodged in Nambucca Heads in the last 12 months propose 37 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 Nambucca Heads have been decided?
Of the 92 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 72 have a decision (2 recorded as approved, 69 recorded as determined without the outcome stated, 1 refused), 17 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Nambucca Heads?
Applications for Nambucca Heads are lodged with Nambucca Valley Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.