Development applications in Newrybar, NSW 2479
10 development applications were lodged for properties in Newrybar 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
10
incl. 3 modifications
Decided
5
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
0
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.4M
across 5 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
- 0Jan
- 1Feb
- 0Mar
- 1Apr
- 1May
- 1Jun
- 2Jul
- 1Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
7 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Commercial, industrial & community1
Where applications stand
Status of the 10 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 5
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 4
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
256 Midgen Flat Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
186 Broken Head Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
18-20 Old Pacific Highway
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
426 Old Byron Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
22 Old Pacific Highway
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Newrybar, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
186 Broken Head Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
136 Midgen Flat Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
2 Brooklet Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026
- In progress
22 Old Pacific Highway
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
426 Old Byron Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
73 Brooklet Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
45 Old Byron Bay Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
256 Midgen Flat Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
18-20 Old Pacific Highway
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
356 Old Byron Bay Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · Modification
- Withdrawn
14 Lorna Place
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
22 Old Byron Bay Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
382 Old Byron Bay Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
467 Old Byron Bay Road
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 4 July 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
96 Old Byron Bay Road
Demolition, Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Temporary building, structure or use, Driveways and hard stand spaces…
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $5M–$20M
- Determined
727 Hinterland Way
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 June 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
594 Hinterland Way
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 June 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
172 Old Byron Bay Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
356 Old Byron Bay Road
Dual occupancy, Pools / decks / fencing, Demolition, Earthworks / change in levels
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Apr 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
238 Old Byron Bay Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 2 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
318 Old Byron Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 Mar 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
218 Old Byron Bay Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Rural worker's dwelling
New houses · Lodged 20 Dec 2024 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
154 Old Byron Bay Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Oct 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
430 Old Byron Bay Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Oct 2024 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
161 Broken Head Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Oct 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
82 Tims Lane
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 1 Oct 2024 · 2 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
35 Old Pacific Highway
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Old Pacific Highway
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Sept 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Brooklet Road
Attached dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
35 Old Pacific Highway
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2024 · $1M–$5M
Application details as published by Ballina Shire Council, Byron Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Newrybar: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Newrybar in the last 12 months?
10 development applications were lodged for properties in Newrybar from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 3 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 2 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Newrybar?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (3), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3), commercial, industrial & community (1).
How many development applications in Newrybar have been decided?
Of the 10 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 5 have a decision (5 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Newrybar?
Applications for Newrybar are lodged with Ballina Shire Council and Byron Shire Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.