Development applications in Toormina, NSW 2452
46 development applications were lodged for properties in Toormina 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
46
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
37
7 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
33
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$38.0M
across 39 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
- 2Nov
- 5Dec
- 0Jan
- 5Feb
- 6Mar
- 2Apr
- 4May
- 0Jun
- 9Jul
- 3Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
41 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions15
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks9
- Commercial, industrial & community5
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Granny flats3
- Subdivisions3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 46 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 37
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 7
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
115-117 Sawtell Road
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 28 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
3 Nariah Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
36 Jemalong Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or…
Granny flats · Lodged 3 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Bacon Close
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 28 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13 Carrywell Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Semi-detached dwelling, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Toormina, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
6 Corambara Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8 Toormina Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Health consulting room, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
29A Nariah Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Coorabin Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2 Eungella Street
Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
28 Shelton Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
9-11 Newcastle Drive
Erection of a new structure, Telecommunications network, Telecommunications facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
38 1-3 Marian Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
22 Newcastle Drive
Demolition, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
33 Nariah Crescent
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
30A Tucker Close
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Jemalong Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
81 Sawtell Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
29 Hi-Tech Drive
Business premises, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
36 Jemalong Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or…
Granny flats · Lodged 3 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
31 Nariah Crescent
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Bacon Close
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 28 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Janari Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 13 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Cavanba Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Hi-Tech Drive
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
22 Noomba Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
3 Nariah Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
115-117 Sawtell Road
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 28 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
4 Coorabin Crescent
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport, Garage, carport or…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
24 Hi-Tech Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
20 Carrywell Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
50 Jane Circuit
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Tallowood Court
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Mirroola Crescent
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
30 Kintorie Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Coffs Harbour City Council, Orange City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Toormina: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Toormina in the last 12 months?
46 development applications were lodged for properties in Toormina from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 9 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Toormina?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (15), pools, sheds, garages & decks (9), commercial, industrial & community (5).
How many new homes are proposed in Toormina?
Applications lodged in Toormina in the last 12 months propose 33 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 Toormina have been decided?
Of the 46 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 37 have a decision (37 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Toormina?
Applications for Toormina are lodged with Coffs Harbour City Council and Orange City Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.