Development applications in Sandy Beach, NSW 2456
18 development applications were lodged for properties in Sandy 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:
Applications lodged
18
incl. 1 modifications
Decided
14
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.2M
across 17 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.
- 0Oct
- 1Nov
- 0Dec
- 0Jan
- 1Feb
- 4Mar
- 2Apr
- 5May
- 0Jun
- 1Jul
- 3Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
17 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions9
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks5
- New houses3
Where applications stand
Status of the 18 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 14
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 4
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.
- Determined
30 Ti-Tree Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
69 Ironbark Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 31 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
47 Blue Gum Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
38 Johnsons Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
30A Ironbark Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Sandy Beach, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
Morgans Road
Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 Waterways Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
30A Ironbark Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Banksia Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
69 Ironbark Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 31 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
47 Blue Gum Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
23 Diamond Head Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
39 Ironbark Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
84 Ironbark Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Ironbark Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
30 Ti-Tree Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Seacrest Boulevard
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
25 Turpentine Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
91 Diamond Head Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
9 Blue Gum Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
38 Johnsons Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
98 Sandys Beach Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
39 Blackbutt Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Chestnut Avenue
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
23 Diamond Head Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
20 Sandys Beach Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Sept 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
20 Sandys Beach Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
86 Sandys Beach Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
89-91 Holloways Road
Erection of a new structure, Agriculture
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
119 Condons Road
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
30 Pine Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
39 Somervale Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
20 Coral Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Apr 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
12 Redbox Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
1380 Solitary Islands Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
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 Sandy Beach: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Sandy Beach in the last 12 months?
18 development applications were lodged for properties in Sandy Beach from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Sandy Beach?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (9), pools, sheds, garages & decks (5), new houses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Sandy Beach?
Applications lodged in Sandy Beach in the last 12 months propose 2 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 Sandy Beach have been decided?
Of the 18 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 14 have a decision (14 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Sandy Beach?
Applications for Sandy Beach are lodged with Coffs Harbour City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.