Development applications in Ulmarra, NSW 2462
15 development applications were lodged for properties in Ulmarra 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
10
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.9M
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.
- 2Oct
- 2Nov
- 1Dec
- 0Jan
- 0Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 0May
- 1Jun
- 1Jul
- 3Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
14 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions6
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks5
- New houses2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
Where applications stand
Status of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 10
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 4
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
6 Big River Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
52 Coldstream Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
38 Coldstream Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
44 Coldstream Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
43 Coldstream Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 27 applications lodged in Ulmarra, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
32 River Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
52 Coldstream Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- In progress
28 River Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport, Supporting…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
38 Coldstream Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
39 River Street
Erection of a new structure, Water recreation structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2292 Big River Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2471 Big River Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
52 Coldstream Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
43 Coldstream Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
44 Coldstream Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Big River Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2251 Big River Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
2251 Big River Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Nov 2025
- Determined
54 Coldstream Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Residential…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
41 River Street
Demolition, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
2263 Big River Way
Demolition, Dwelling house
New houses · Lodged 23 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
39 Coldstream Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Apr 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
27 River Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Jan 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
433 Deep Creek Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Nov 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
27 River Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
27 River Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 5 Nov 2024 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
52 Coldstream Street
Erection of a new structure, Moveable dwelling
New houses · Lodged 26 Sept 2024 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
34 Lees Lane
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 19 Sept 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
2477 Big River Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 June 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
2659 Big River Way
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
52 Coldstream Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 June 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
625 Coldstream Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Mar 2024 · Under $100K
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 Ulmarra: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Ulmarra in the last 12 months?
15 development applications were lodged for properties in Ulmarra from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Ulmarra?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (6), pools, sheds, garages & decks (5), new houses (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Ulmarra?
Applications lodged in Ulmarra 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 Ulmarra have been decided?
Of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 10 have a decision (10 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Ulmarra?
Applications for Ulmarra are lodged with Clarence Valley Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.