Development applications in South Kempsey, NSW 2440
45 development applications were lodged for properties in South Kempsey 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
45
incl. 10 modifications
Decided
22
8 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
13
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$6.7M
across 20 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
- 1Nov
- 6Dec
- 4Jan
- 3Feb
- 5Mar
- 4Apr
- 4May
- 5Jun
- 4Jul
- 6Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
35 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks8
- Commercial, industrial & community7
- New houses7
- Alterations & additions4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached4
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Demolition only1
- Granny flats1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 45 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 3
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 19
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 15
- In progress
- 8
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
2 Nicholson Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Feb 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
4A Yarravel Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
30 Wayan Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
32 Allen Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
114 Crescent Head Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in South Kempsey, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
30 Wayan Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
30 Wayan Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
1 Lachlan Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2 Reginald Ward Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
32 Angus Mcneil Crescent
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
114 Crescent Head Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Lois Lane
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
2 Reginald Ward Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 31 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Approved
399 Macleay Valley Way
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
8 Lois Lane
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
114 Crescent Head Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
21 Nicholson Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 24 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
32 Angus Mcneil Crescent
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
47 Albert Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 11 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Approved
73 Harry Boyes Avenue
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
2 Reginald Ward Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 4 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
56 Bloomfield Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Shipping containers
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 May 2026
- Determined
154 Settlers Way
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4A Yarravel Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
114 Crescent Head Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 West Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Withdrawn
154 Settlers Way
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
32 Allen Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
106 Settlers Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
27 Shannon Close
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Depot
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Mar 2026
- Withdrawn
56 Bloomfield Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Shipping containers
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Mar 2026
- Determined
25-31 South Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Vehicle repair station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Mar 2026
- Withdrawn
5 West Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- Withdrawn
56 Bloomfield Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Shipping containers
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Mar 2026
- Determined
11 Ronald Wixted Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Kempsey Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in South Kempsey: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in South Kempsey in the last 12 months?
45 development applications were lodged for properties in South Kempsey from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 10 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in South Kempsey?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (8), commercial, industrial & community (7), new houses (7).
How many new homes are proposed in South Kempsey?
Applications lodged in South Kempsey in the last 12 months propose 13 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 Kempsey have been decided?
Of the 45 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 22 have a decision (3 recorded as approved, 19 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 8 are still in progress and 15 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in South Kempsey?
Applications for South Kempsey are lodged with Kempsey Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.