Development applications in Old Bar, NSW 2430
87 development applications were lodged for properties in Old Bar 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
87
incl. 17 modifications
Decided
68
15 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
51
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$81.6M
across 63 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.
- 8Oct
- 8Nov
- 7Dec
- 7Jan
- 9Feb
- 10Mar
- 2Apr
- 2May
- 11Jun
- 9Jul
- 4Aug
- 10Sep
What is being proposed
70 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses19
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached14
- Alterations & additions12
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks10
- Subdivisions7
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Granny flats3
- Apartments & townhouses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 87 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 68
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- In progress
- 15
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
13 Crestview Avenue
Attached dwelling, Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 9 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 Crestview Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Cubbaroo Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Berber Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Air-conditioning units, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
4 Fleetwood Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard stand…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Old Bar, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
27 Forest Lane
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
4 Sheaffe Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
47 Waterman Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
7 Lewis Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
2 Spotted Gum Drive
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · Modification
- Determined
20 Hawkins Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
40 Marra Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
12 Rushby Drive
Secondary dwelling, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Granny flats · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
6 Bular Close
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Air-conditioning units, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
13 Crestview Avenue
Attached dwelling, Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 9 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
29 Corkwood Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
9 Hawkins Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
62 Marra Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
102 Waterman Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
24 Harrogate Lane
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 July 2026
- Withdrawn
19 Ungala Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
40 Marra Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 Freya Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
158 Heron Road
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
19 Ungala Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
34 Kolinda Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Non-standard Housing
Granny flats · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Sunset Crescent
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Spotted Gum Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
13 Tirriki Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Driftwood Boulevard
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
106 Forest Lane
Erection of a new structure, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 June 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
28 Carrabeen Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Belford Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Registered club
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
16 Myles Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
7 Driftwood Boulevard
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Mid-Coast Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Old Bar market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Old Bar.
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Old Bar.
Development in Old Bar: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Old Bar in the last 12 months?
87 development applications were lodged for properties in Old Bar from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 17 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 11 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Old Bar?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (19), dual occupancy & semi-detached (14), alterations & additions (12).
How many new homes are proposed in Old Bar?
Applications lodged in Old Bar in the last 12 months propose 51 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 Old Bar have been decided?
Of the 87 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 68 have a decision (68 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 15 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Old Bar?
Applications for Old Bar are lodged with Mid-Coast Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.