Development applications in South West Rocks, NSW 2431
85 development applications were lodged for properties in South West Rocks 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
85
incl. 22 modifications
Decided
38
13 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
56
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$25.4M
across 35 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.
- 6Oct
- 6Nov
- 10Dec
- 4Jan
- 6Feb
- 7Mar
- 10Apr
- 8May
- 4Jun
- 12Jul
- 8Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
63 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached20
- Alterations & additions11
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks10
- New houses8
- Subdivisions7
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Commercial, industrial & community2
- Granny flats2
Where applications stand
Status of the 85 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 37
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 34
- In progress
- 13
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
Phillip Drive
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 May 2026 · 27 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
3 Swift Place
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
63 Ocean Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
11 Platypus Way
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 Platypus Way
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in South West Rocks, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
19 Platypus Way
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
36 Sussman Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
24 Fitzroy Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
9 Trevor Judd Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
7 Albert Harrower Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 Medora Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026
- Withdrawn
7 Albert Harrower Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
53 Ocean Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
11 Wirang Crescent
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
1 Medora Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 Aug 2026
- Withdrawn
19 Platypus Way
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
9 Trevor Judd Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
21 Fitzroy Place
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 31 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
3 Cooper Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Dual…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
260 Gregory Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 28 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
1 Mayta Moran Close
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Platypus Way
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
3 Cooper Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Dual…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
Phillip Drive
Multi-dwelling housing, Signage, Commercial development, Erection of a new structure, Food and drink premise
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 30 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Withdrawn
26 Olga Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
3 Cooper Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Dual…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
50 Mitchell Street
Secondary dwelling, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Granny flats · Lodged 2 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
4 Frank Cooper Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 2 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
9 Jubilee Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
Cooper Street East
Dwelling house, Subdivision
New houses · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
55 Athena Parade
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
26 Olga Circuit
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
27 Rudder Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
44 Marlin Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · Modification
- In progress
Phillip Drive
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 May 2026 · 27 dwellings · $5M–$20M
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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South West Rocks market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in South West Rocks.
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Recently sold in South West Rocks
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in South West Rocks.
Development in South West Rocks: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in South West Rocks in the last 12 months?
85 development applications were lodged for properties in South West Rocks from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 22 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 12 applications.
What kind of development is happening in South West Rocks?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were dual occupancy & semi-detached (20), alterations & additions (11), pools, sheds, garages & decks (10).
How many new homes are proposed in South West Rocks?
Applications lodged in South West Rocks in the last 12 months propose 56 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 West Rocks have been decided?
Of the 85 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 38 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 37 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 13 are still in progress and 34 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in South West Rocks?
Applications for South West Rocks are lodged with Kempsey Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.