Development applications in Scotts Head, NSW 2447
13 development applications were lodged for properties in Scotts Head 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
13
incl. 1 modifications
Decided
11
2 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
6
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$8.0M
across 11 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.
- 1Oct
- 0Nov
- 2Dec
- 1Jan
- 3Feb
- 1Mar
- 1Apr
- 2May
- 2Jun
- 0Jul
- 0Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
12 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions5
- New houses5
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 13 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 11
- 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- Withdrawn or not accepted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
45 Wallace Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
26 Matthew Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 26 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
21 West Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
Gannet Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
New houses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
25 South Pacific Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 1 dwelling
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Scotts Head, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
7A Ocean Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
25 South Pacific Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
Gannet Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
New houses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
26 Matthew Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 26 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
12 Warrell Close
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 9 Adin Street
Commercial development, Advertising and signage, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
43 Raleigh Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
10 Sunrise Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
45 Wallace Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 West Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
9 Ocean Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
7 Ocean Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
77 Raleigh Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
33 Wallace Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Temporary building, structure…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 West Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation/Tourist Premise, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
57 Raleigh Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 14 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
12 Warrell Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Banksia Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
42 Vernon Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 South Pacific Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 May 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
29 Matthew Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 23 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 South Pacific Drive
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Apr 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
9 West Street
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Mar 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Sandpiper Drive
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or…
New houses · Lodged 17 Mar 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Approved
2 Oleander Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
19 Hibiscus Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
41 Wallace Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Jan 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Sunrise Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Dec 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
19 Hill Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Dec 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
20 Waratah Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Dec 2024 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Application details as published by Nambucca Valley Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Scotts Head: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Scotts Head in the last 12 months?
13 development applications were lodged for properties in Scotts Head from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Scotts Head?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (5), new houses (5), commercial, industrial & community (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Scotts Head?
Applications lodged in Scotts Head in the last 12 months propose 6 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 Scotts Head have been decided?
Of the 13 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 11 have a decision (11 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 Scotts Head?
Applications for Scotts Head are lodged with Nambucca Valley Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.