Development applications in Shell Cove, NSW 2529
63 development applications were lodged for properties in Shell Cove 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
63
incl. 15 modifications
Decided
53
9 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
203
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$343.8M
across 47 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.
- 5Oct
- 7Nov
- 5Dec
- 7Jan
- 6Feb
- 6Mar
- 6Apr
- 4May
- 4Jun
- 6Jul
- 6Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
48 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses20
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks10
- Alterations & additions8
- Apartments & townhouses4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Commercial, industrial & community2
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 63 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 53
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 9
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.
- In progress
Cove Boulevard
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · 155 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
90 Brigantine Drive
Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 12 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
76 The Promontory Drive
Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 May 2026 · 8 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
6 Simmons Avenue
Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
17 Nautica Crescent
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Shell Cove, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
56 Archerfield Drive
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
15 Quayside Avenue
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · 57 dwellings · $20M–$100M · Modification
- Determined
33 Pitt Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
32 Ragamuffin Circuit
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
6 Simmons Avenue
Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
23 Nautica Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
31 Nautica Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
31 Nautica Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
35 Pitt Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
27 Pitt Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Golf Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
60 Seafaring Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 3 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
10 Troon Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Seaside Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 24 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
33 Nautica Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 23 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
7 Seaside Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
33 Nautica Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
4 Apollo Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4 Galleon Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
76 The Promontory Drive
Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 May 2026 · 8 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
24 Seaboard Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 5 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
90 Brigantine Drive
Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 12 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
21 Whimbrel Terrace
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
19 Thursday Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Lord Howe Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
23 Oceanfront Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
Lot 7114, 47 Seafaring Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
60 Seafaring Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
50 Pitt Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $100M+
- Determined
42 Southern Cross Boulevard
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Shellharbour City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Shell Cove market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Shell Cove.
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Recently sold in Shell Cove
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Shell Cove.
Development in Shell Cove: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Shell Cove in the last 12 months?
63 development applications were lodged for properties in Shell Cove from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 15 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Shell Cove?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (20), pools, sheds, garages & decks (10), alterations & additions (8).
How many new homes are proposed in Shell Cove?
Applications lodged in Shell Cove in the last 12 months propose 203 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 Shell Cove have been decided?
Of the 63 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 53 have a decision (53 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 9 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Shell Cove?
Applications for Shell Cove are lodged with Shellharbour City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.