Development applications in New Brighton, NSW 2483
15 development applications were lodged for properties in New Brighton 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
15
incl. 6 modifications
Decided
9
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
0
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$4.4M
across 7 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.
- 0Oct
- 0Nov
- 2Dec
- 1Jan
- 1Feb
- 2Mar
- 1Apr
- 1May
- 0Jun
- 2Jul
- 4Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
9 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions9
Where applications stand
Status of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 9
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 3
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
13 Terrace Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
11 Terrace Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 River Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
46 River Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
42 River Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in New Brighton, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
11 Terrace Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
2 24 River Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
60 New Brighton Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
4 Strand Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
2 River Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
2 River Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
69 New Brighton Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
42 River Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
54 New Brighton Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
4 Strand Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
22 River Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
11 Terrace Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
46 River Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5-7 New Brighton Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
13 Terrace Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
54 New Brighton Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 1 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 River Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Aug 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
4 Strand Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Park Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
7 Pacific Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
71 New Brighton Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
66 New Brighton Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
26 River Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 The Esplanade
Erection of a new structure, Home occupation
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 May 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Casons Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Apr 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
13 Gaggin Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Jan 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
10 River Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Nov 2024 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
1 The Esplanade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Oct 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
3 North Head Road
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 Oct 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
71 New Brighton Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Oct 2024 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Application details as published by Byron Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in New Brighton: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in New Brighton in the last 12 months?
15 development applications were lodged for properties in New Brighton from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in New Brighton?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (9).
How many development applications in New Brighton have been decided?
Of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 9 have a decision (9 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in New Brighton?
Applications for New Brighton are lodged with Byron Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.