Development applications in Shoal Bay, NSW 2315
26 development applications were lodged for properties in Shoal Bay 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
26
incl. 6 modifications
Decided
22
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
16
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$13.9M
across 19 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
- 3Nov
- 2Dec
- 0Jan
- 2Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 5May
- 6Jun
- 0Jul
- 1Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
20 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached4
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
- New houses3
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Demolition only1
- Granny flats1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 26 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 22
- 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- Withdrawn or not accepted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
10 Shoal Bay Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
9 Shoal Bay Road
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · 3 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
6 Essendene Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
26 Horace Street
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
7 Government Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Shoal Bay, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
63 Ronald Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard stand spaces
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
20 Tomaree Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
104 Government Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
52 Rigney Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
52 Rigney Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
43 Shoal Bay Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Outdoor dining - registered club
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
21 Horace Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
35 Ocean Beach Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
8 Verona Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Essendene Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 4 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
7 Government Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
52 Rigney Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Shoal Bay Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
57 Tomaree Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 1 dwelling
- Determined
18 Leonard Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Essendene Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 Horace Street
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
66A Tomaree Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
46 Horace Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Landscaping structures, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
72 Horace Street
Erection of a new structure, Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · Modification
- In progress
63 Ronald Avenue
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
61 Horace Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
72 Horace Street
Erection of a new structure, Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
87 Tomaree Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 Shoal Bay Road
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · 3 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
126 Tomaree Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
66 Horace Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Shoal Bay Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
43 Shoal Bay Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Outdoor dining - registered club
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
5 Ocean Beach Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Port Stephens Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Shoal Bay: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Shoal Bay in the last 12 months?
26 development applications were lodged for properties in Shoal Bay from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Shoal Bay?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (4), dual occupancy & semi-detached (4), pools, sheds, garages & decks (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Shoal Bay?
Applications lodged in Shoal Bay in the last 12 months propose 16 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 Shoal Bay have been decided?
Of the 26 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 22 have a decision (22 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 Shoal Bay?
Applications for Shoal Bay are lodged with Port Stephens Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.