Development applications in Surf Beach, NSW 2536
18 development applications were lodged for properties in Surf 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
18
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
16
2 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$697K
across 13 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.
- 3Oct
- 2Nov
- 1Dec
- 0Jan
- 2Feb
- 1Mar
- 3Apr
- 1May
- 2Jun
- 1Jul
- 2Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
13 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions8
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Granny flats1
- New houses1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 18 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 16
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 2
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
17 Newth Place
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Hilltop Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
638 Beach Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
52 Waterson Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 High View Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Surf Beach, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
638 Beach Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
50 Ocean Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
11-15 Tallgums Way
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
33A Newth Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 12-18 Newth Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
46 Hilltop Crescent
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Newth Place
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Towrang Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
52 Waterson Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Silverdell Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
15 Hilltop Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Wimbie Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
6 High View Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Eric Fenning Drive
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Explorers Way
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
34 Timber Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
714-720 Beach Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Surf Beach Avenue
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
43 Waterson Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
30 Cook Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2025
- Determined
29 Newth Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
30 Newth Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures, Cabanas, cubby houses…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Explorers Way
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 May 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
25 Highlands Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 May 2025 · Modification
- Determined
7 Newth Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
7 Newth Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Towrang Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Mar 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
11 Ocean Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Feb 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Highlands Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Jan 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Jerupa Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Dec 2024 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Eurobodalla Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Surf Beach market data
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Surf Beach.
Development in Surf Beach: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Surf Beach in the last 12 months?
18 development applications were lodged for properties in Surf Beach from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Surf Beach?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (8), pools, sheds, garages & decks (2), granny flats (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Surf Beach?
Applications lodged in Surf 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 Surf Beach have been decided?
Of the 18 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 16 have a decision (16 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 2 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Surf Beach?
Applications for Surf Beach are lodged with Eurobodalla Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.