Development applications in South Golden Beach, NSW 2483
12 development applications were lodged for properties in South Golden 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
12
incl. 3 modifications
Decided
9
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.0M
across 9 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
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
- 0Jan
- 1Feb
- 0Mar
- 1Apr
- 1May
- 4Jun
- 1Jul
- 0Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
9 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions5
- New houses3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 12 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 9
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 3
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
11 Pacific Esplanade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
78 Redgate Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
3 Helen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
6 Peter Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
22 Beach Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in South Golden Beach, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
10 Royal Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
26 Philip Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Peter Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
11 Pacific Esplanade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Elizabeth Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
30 Robin Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
20 Robin Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Fences, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 4 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Helen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
78 Redgate Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
6 Peter Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
22 Beach Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
29 Helen Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
34 Elizabeth Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
38 Elizabeth Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2025 · Modification
- Determined
10 Pacific Esplanade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
56 Redgate Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport
New houses · Lodged 27 Aug 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
31 Peter Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
29 Helen Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 June 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
18 Peter Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Pacific Esplanade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
40 Gloria Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Helen Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 May 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
28 Redgate Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
56 Redgate Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport
New houses · Lodged 14 Mar 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Gloria Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 4 Mar 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
34 Robin Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Pacific Esplanade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Feb 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
66 Helen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Dec 2024 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
34 Robin Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Oct 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
16 Clifford Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Sept 2024 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Byron Shire Council, Richmond Valley Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in South Golden Beach: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in South Golden Beach in the last 12 months?
12 development applications were lodged for properties in South Golden Beach from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 3 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in South Golden Beach?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (5), new houses (3), pools, sheds, garages & decks (1).
How many new homes are proposed in South Golden Beach?
Applications lodged in South Golden Beach in the last 12 months propose 2 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 South Golden Beach have been decided?
Of the 12 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 9 have a decision (9 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in South Golden Beach?
Applications for South Golden Beach are lodged with Byron Shire Council and Richmond Valley Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.