Development applications in Sapphire Beach, NSW 2450
29 development applications were lodged for properties in Sapphire 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
29
incl. 7 modifications
Decided
27
2 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
4
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.7M
across 18 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
- 3Nov
- 1Dec
- 1Jan
- 4Feb
- 0Mar
- 4Apr
- 0May
- 1Jun
- 5Jul
- 2Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
22 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions8
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks5
- New houses4
- Commercial, industrial & community2
- Subdivisions2
- Demolition only1
Where applications stand
Status of the 29 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 27
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 2
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
1A 1 Beach Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
14 Headland Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
42 Coachmans Close
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural…
New houses · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
21 Gumtree Glen
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 24 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
9-9A Gaudrons Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Sapphire Beach, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
25 Sapphire Crescent
Advertising and signage, Swimming pool
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
6 Elouera Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
17 Bluewater Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
341 Solitary Islands Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
31 Sapphire Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
5 Nardie Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
26 Headland Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Modification
- In progress
341 Solitary Islands Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 White Bluff Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
31 Sapphire Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Grandview Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Ivory Circuit
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Elouera Drive
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Headland Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
9 Whitewater Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1A 1 Beach Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
3 Elouera Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Sugarmill Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Wakelands Road
Business premises, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Sapphire Crescent
Advertising and signage, Swimming pool
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Elouera Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
42 Coachmans Close
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural…
New houses · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
10 Fisher Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Gumtree Glen
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 24 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
9-9A Gaudrons Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
14 Headland Road
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Oceanfront Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
89 Sugarmill Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 Oct 2025
- Determined
60 The Mountain Way
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
45/40 Solitary Islands Way
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Sept 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 Sapphire Beach: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Sapphire Beach in the last 12 months?
29 development applications were lodged for properties in Sapphire Beach from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Sapphire Beach?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (8), pools, sheds, garages & decks (5), new houses (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Sapphire Beach?
Applications lodged in Sapphire Beach in the last 12 months propose 4 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 Sapphire Beach have been decided?
Of the 29 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 27 have a decision (27 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 2 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Sapphire Beach?
Applications for Sapphire Beach are lodged with Coffs Harbour City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.