Development applications in Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
99 development applications were lodged for properties in Nelson Bay 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
99
incl. 32 modifications
Decided
80
11 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
33
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$95.3M
across 57 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.
- 9Oct
- 8Nov
- 8Dec
- 4Jan
- 12Feb
- 14Mar
- 8Apr
- 10May
- 8Jun
- 6Jul
- 7Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
67 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions23
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks13
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached10
- New houses8
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Commercial, industrial & community3
- Granny flats3
- Subdivisions3
- Demolition only1
Where applications stand
Status of the 99 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 80
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 8
- In progress
- 11
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
77 Wallawa Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
6 Columbia Close
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 Burbong Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
8 Kurrawa Close
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
10 Catalina Close
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Nelson Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
70-88 Shoal Bay Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Registered club, Serviced apartment
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $20M–$100M
- In progress
109 Stockton Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
13 Ajax Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
62A Government Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
8 Hough Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
38 Achilles Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 12 Thurlow Avenue
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
61 Parkes Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
13 Irambang Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
63 Wallawa Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
25B Tareebin Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks…
New houses · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
14 Moorooba Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
137 Shoal Bay Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
62A Government Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
34 Bay Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Granny flats · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
13 Galoola Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 July 2026
- Determined
10 Catalina Close
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
29A Government Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Moorooba Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Granny flats · Lodged 26 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Catalina Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
49 Ajax Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
54 Galoola Drive
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
45 Wollomi Avenue
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
34 Bay Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Granny flats · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
14 Moorooba Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
54 Galoola Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 3 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
13 Christmas Bush Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
122 Government Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Yacaaba Street
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 May 2026 · 56 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
12 Christmas Bush Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 14 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Application details as published by Port Stephens Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Nelson Bay: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Nelson Bay in the last 12 months?
99 development applications were lodged for properties in Nelson Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 32 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 14 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Nelson Bay?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (23), pools, sheds, garages & decks (13), dual occupancy & semi-detached (10).
How many new homes are proposed in Nelson Bay?
Applications lodged in Nelson Bay in the last 12 months propose 33 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 Nelson Bay have been decided?
Of the 99 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 80 have a decision (80 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 11 are still in progress and 8 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Nelson Bay?
Applications for Nelson Bay are lodged with Port Stephens Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.