Development applications in Townsend, NSW 2463
15 development applications were lodged for properties in Townsend 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
15
incl. 1 modifications
Decided
12
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
3
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$6.5M
across 14 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.
- 0Oct
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
- 3Jan
- 0Feb
- 1Mar
- 0Apr
- 3May
- 1Jun
- 3Jul
- 2Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
14 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions5
- Commercial, industrial & community3
- New houses3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 12
- 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- Withdrawn or not accepted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.
- Determined
26 Brockagh Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Kintyre Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Brockagh Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
107 Jubilee Street
Demolition, Industrial development, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
117 Jubilee Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Townsend, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
3 Dunkeld Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 Brockagh Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
46 Edinburgh Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
13 Re Road
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
117 Jubilee Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
32 Edinburgh Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
6C Ironbark Drive
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
8 Kintyre Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Kintyre Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Brockagh Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Re Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Artisan food and drink industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Amber Close
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
22 Cypress Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
107 Jubilee Street
Demolition, Industrial development, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
24 Celtic Circuit
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Celtic Circuit
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Sapphire Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Kintyre Close
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 Aug 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 Ironbark Drive
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Food and drink premise, Light…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Brockagh Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Ironbark Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Skye Place
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
9 Brockagh Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Pine Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
Re Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Apr 2025
- Determined
3 Brockagh Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 28 Mar 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
19 Sapphire Close
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Mar 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Amber Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Mar 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Brockagh Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Feb 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Edinburgh Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Supporting Development
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Jan 2025 · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Clarence Valley Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Townsend: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Townsend in the last 12 months?
15 development applications were lodged for properties in Townsend from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Townsend?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (5), commercial, industrial & community (3), new houses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Townsend?
Applications lodged in Townsend in the last 12 months propose 3 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 Townsend have been decided?
Of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 12 have a decision (12 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 Townsend?
Applications for Townsend are lodged with Clarence Valley Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.