Development applications in Safety Beach, NSW 2456

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

Latest council activity: 14 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 4 modifications

Decided

1 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$4.6M

across 15 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.

5
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
2
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
0
May
2
Jun
4
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep

What is being proposed

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

New houses7
Alterations & additions6
Pools, sheds, garages & decks3

Where applications stand

Status of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 19
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 0
In progress: 1

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.

22 Humpback Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
Determined
New houses · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
72 Safety Beach Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
10 Quay Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
New houses · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
24 Yachtsman Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
11 Humpback Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

Most recent applications

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

Safety Beach Drive
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
10 Quay Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
New houses · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
19 Humpback Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Yachtsman Drive
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
29 Campbell Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · Under $100K
24 Yachtsman Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
13 Yachtsman Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
1 Safety Beach Drive
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
29 Safety Beach Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
New houses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling
37 Admiralty Drive
Erection of a new structure, Fences, Swimming pool, Supporting Development
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
22 Humpback Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
Determined
New houses · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
27 Admiralty Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
26 Yachtsman Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
32 Lake View Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
8 Yachtsman Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
18 Yachtsman Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
33 Safety Beach Drive
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
11 Humpback Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
72 Safety Beach Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
17 Campbell Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
67 Safety Beach Drive
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
1 Bosun Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 30 June 2025 · 1 dwelling
5 Humpback Crescent
Temporary building, structure or use, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 June 2025 · Under $100K
10 Campbell Street
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 June 2025 · $100K–$500K
19A Admiralty Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
New houses · Lodged 30 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
29 Mariner Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2025 · Under $100K
13 Yachtsman Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 23 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
20 Humpback Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Non-standard…
Determined
New houses · Lodged 17 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
24 Safety Beach Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Mar 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
1 Panorama Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Mar 2025 · $100K–$500K

Application details as published by Coffs Harbour City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in Safety Beach: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Safety Beach in the last 12 months?

20 development applications were lodged for properties in Safety Beach from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 5 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Safety Beach?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (7), alterations & additions (6), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3).

How many new homes are proposed in Safety Beach?

Applications lodged in Safety Beach in the last 12 months propose 8 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 Safety Beach have been decided?

Of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 19 have a decision (19 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 1 is still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Safety Beach?

Applications for Safety Beach are lodged with Coffs Harbour City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.