Development applications in Nimbin, NSW 2480
40 development applications were lodged for properties in Nimbin 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
40
incl. 12 modifications
Decided
26
7 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
19
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$6.4M
across 21 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.
- 4Oct
- 3Nov
- 1Dec
- 2Jan
- 5Feb
- 3Mar
- 2Apr
- 1May
- 3Jun
- 9Jul
- 4Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
28 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses17
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached5
- Alterations & additions2
- Subdivisions2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 40 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 26
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 7
- In progress
- 7
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.
- In progress
10 Tareeda Way
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Air-conditioning units, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
6 Stewarts Way
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
4 Georgi Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
99 Gungas Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
13 Cullen Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Nimbin, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
41 78 Cecil Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
169 Gungas Road
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
41 78 Cecil Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13 Cullen Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
91 Cullen Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Evelyn Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
3 Georgi Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport
New houses · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
1 Georgi Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
4 Georgi Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
31 Blade Road
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Air-conditioning units, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport, Driveways…
New houses · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
Unit 1 121 Gungas Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
10 Tareeda Way
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Air-conditioning units, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
163 Blue Knob Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Georgi Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
127 Gungas Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
81 Cullen Street
Demolition, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
1/121 Gungas Rd
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 24 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
117 Upper Tuntable Falls Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
29 Evelyn Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
127 Gungas Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Stewarts Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
New houses · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Stewarts Way
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
127 Gungas Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
62 Cullen Street
Demolition, Commercial development, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
15 Stewarts Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
99 Gungas Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
99 Gungas Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Alternative Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Tareeda Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
117 Upper Tuntable Falls Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Lismore City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Nimbin: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Nimbin in the last 12 months?
40 development applications were lodged for properties in Nimbin from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 12 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 9 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Nimbin?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (17), dual occupancy & semi-detached (5), alterations & additions (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Nimbin?
Applications lodged in Nimbin in the last 12 months propose 19 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 Nimbin have been decided?
Of the 40 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 26 have a decision (26 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 7 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Nimbin?
Applications for Nimbin are lodged with Lismore City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.