Development applications in Port Macquarie, NSW 2444

388 development applications were lodged for properties in Port Macquarie from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 18 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

388

incl. 65 modifications

Decided

241

124 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

192

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$215.9M

across 286 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.

27
Oct
27
Nov
35
Dec
30
Jan
24
Feb
29
Mar
31
Apr
39
May
40
Jun
36
Jul
40
Aug
30
Sep

What is being proposed

323 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Alterations & additions125
New houses44
Commercial, industrial & community39
Pools, sheds, garages & decks32
Dual occupancy & semi-detached29
Other & change of use17
Subdivisions16
Apartments & townhouses14
Granny flats5
Demolition only2

Where applications stand

Status of the 388 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 241
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 23
In progress: 124

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.

7 Racewyn Close
Demolition, Residential flat building, Boarding house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 3 June 2026 · 39 dwellings · $5M–$20M
52-60 Settlement Point Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Caravan park, Manufactured home
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 15 dwellings · $100K–$500K
69A Marian Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 June 2026 · 7 dwellings · $1M–$5M
15 Rush Lily View
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
69B Marian Drive
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Port Macquarie, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

150 River Park Road
Erection of a new structure, Water recreation structure, Jetty, Boat launching ramp
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Sept 2026
10 Swift Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
67 Commodore Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
20 Slade Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Supporting Development
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
7 Pacific Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
89 Lord Street
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026
9 Cedar Close
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
54 Horton Street
Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
6 William Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise, Function centre
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
4 Richard Place
Erection of a new structure, Carport
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
210 Hastings River Drive
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Medical centre, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M
13 Blair Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
25 Siren Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
25 Siren Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking…
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
69B Marian Drive
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
69D Marian Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Fences, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
In progress
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
104 Bay Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
2 Moruya Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
18 Table Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
3 Lyndale Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
2A Arawa Close
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026
1 Fischer Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
5 Caique Crescent
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
10 Nottingham Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
35 Newport Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Other & change of use · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
81 Matthew Flinders Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
32 Flynn Street
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026
42 Oceanview Terrace
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
123 Park Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
12 Nulla Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K

Application details as published by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in Port Macquarie: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Port Macquarie in the last 12 months?

388 development applications were lodged for properties in Port Macquarie from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 65 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 40 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Port Macquarie?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (125), new houses (44), commercial, industrial & community (39).

How many new homes are proposed in Port Macquarie?

Applications lodged in Port Macquarie in the last 12 months propose 192 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 Port Macquarie have been decided?

Of the 388 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 241 have a decision (241 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 124 are still in progress and 23 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Port Macquarie?

Applications for Port Macquarie are lodged with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.