Development applications in Ocean Shores, NSW 2483
63 development applications were lodged for properties in Ocean Shores 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
63
incl. 15 modifications
Decided
36
23 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
32
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$20.1M
across 46 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.
- 6Oct
- 4Nov
- 1Dec
- 1Jan
- 5Feb
- 6Mar
- 5Apr
- 5May
- 11Jun
- 11Jul
- 4Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
48 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions18
- New houses11
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks6
- Granny flats5
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached4
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 63 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 35
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- In progress
- 23
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
2 Kulgun Court, Ocean Shores (part Cp SP102058)
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 8 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
41 Matong Drive
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
130 Orana Road
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Residential…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
25 Hardy Avenue
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
6 Thomson Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Ocean Shores, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
18 Jarrah Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 71 Orana Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
28 Mia Court
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
2 Kulgun Court, Ocean Shores (part Cp SP102058)
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 8 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
39 Narooma Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2 8 Coomburra Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
5 Tathra Glen
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
60 Balemo Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
4 Nandroya Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 31 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
25 Hardy Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
23 Kallaroo Circuit
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
22 Yalla Kool Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
70 Balemo Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
6 Thomson Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
85 Balemo Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
61 Rajah Road
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Residential…
Granny flats · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 2 Langi Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
2 8 Coomburra Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
41 Matong Drive
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
22 Yalla Kool Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
17 Muli Muli Avenue
Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
1 8 Coomburra Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
23 Kallaroo Circuit
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
41 Orana Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
21 Rajah Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
2 Paldi Court
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Determined
46 Kallaroo Circuit
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
30 Rajah Road
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Minor…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
57 Orana Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 1 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Rangal Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
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 Ocean Shores: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Ocean Shores in the last 12 months?
63 development applications were lodged for properties in Ocean Shores from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 15 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 11 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Ocean Shores?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (18), new houses (11), pools, sheds, garages & decks (6).
How many new homes are proposed in Ocean Shores?
Applications lodged in Ocean Shores in the last 12 months propose 32 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 Ocean Shores have been decided?
Of the 63 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 36 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 35 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 23 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Ocean Shores?
Applications for Ocean Shores are lodged with Byron Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.