Development applications in Sawtell, NSW 2452
33 development applications were lodged for properties in Sawtell 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
33
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
28
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
4
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$4.6M
across 26 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.
- 2Oct
- 4Nov
- 1Dec
- 1Jan
- 7Feb
- 2Mar
- 2Apr
- 3May
- 3Jun
- 4Jul
- 2Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
28 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions17
- Granny flats3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- New houses2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Demolition only1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 33 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 28
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- 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
145A First Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming…
Granny flats · Lodged 8 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7-7A Harrison Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
63 Circular Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8A Seventh Av
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
57 Circular Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Sawtell, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
21 Tom Albert Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
11 Harrison Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Cunningham Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
41-43 First Avenue
Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
95 First Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 31 July 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
9 Seventh Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
83 Circular Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
57 Circular Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Dirrigeree Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8A Seventh Av
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
50 Elizabeth Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
46 Dirrigeree Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Eleventh Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
3 Coronation Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Attached dwelling, Shed, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure…
Granny flats · Lodged 1 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Circular Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
4 Brown Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
37 Elizabeth Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Cunningham Crescent
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Dillon Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
88 First Avenue
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Brown Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Tindara Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
14 Honeysuckle Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
133 Boronia Street
Subdivision, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential…
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Third Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
33 Gillibri Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Jan 2026
- Determined
145A First Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming…
Granny flats · Lodged 8 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
63 Circular Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7-7A Harrison Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 Fifteenth Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
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 Sawtell: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Sawtell in the last 12 months?
33 development applications were lodged for properties in Sawtell from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Sawtell?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (17), granny flats (3), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Sawtell?
Applications lodged in Sawtell 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 Sawtell have been decided?
Of the 33 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 28 have a decision (28 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Sawtell?
Applications for Sawtell are lodged with Coffs Harbour City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.