Development applications in Vacy, NSW 2421

41 development applications were lodged for properties in Vacy from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 9 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 5 modifications

Decided

1 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$12.9M

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.

3
Oct
6
Nov
5
Dec
4
Jan
4
Feb
6
Mar
3
Apr
5
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep

What is being proposed

36 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Pools, sheds, garages & decks23
New houses11
Alterations & additions1
Subdivisions1

Where applications stand

Status of the 41 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 38
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 2
In progress: 1

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.

44 Louise Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 8 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
40 Louise Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
51 Louise Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
18 Spotted Gum Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
30 Spotted Gum Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Determined
New houses · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Vacy, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

44 Spotted Gum Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
24 Horns Crossing Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K
Sanctuary Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Supporting Development
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
44 Spotted Gum Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Under $100K
50 Flying Fox Lane
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 1 June 2026 · Modification
15 Nirvana Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
59 View Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 May 2026 · Under $100K
39 Mackellar Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 May 2026 · Under $100K
30 Spotted Gum Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport
Determined
New houses · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
598 Gresford Road
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
35 Louise Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
62 Lawson Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
73 Lennoxton Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
44 Louise Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Supporting Development
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
51 Louise Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
30 Louise Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
51 Louise Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
17 Spotted Gum Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
51 Louise Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
41 Clarkes Crossing Close
Erection of a new structure, Farm building
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
47 Spotted Gum Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Rainwater tanks
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
30 Spotted Gum Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
40 Louise Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
10 Gilmore Street
Erection of a new structure, Moveable dwelling
Determined
New houses · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
783 Gresford Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Cemetery
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
47 Gundaroo Road
Erection of a new structure, Fences, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
281 Lennoxton Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
48 Louise Close
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · Under $100K
44 Louise Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 8 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
66 Gundaroo Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Dec 2025 · Under $100K

Application details as published by Dungog Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in Vacy: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Vacy in the last 12 months?

41 development applications were lodged for properties in Vacy from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 6 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Vacy?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were pools, sheds, garages & decks (23), new houses (11), alterations & additions (1).

How many new homes are proposed in Vacy?

Applications lodged in Vacy in the last 12 months propose 11 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 Vacy have been decided?

Of the 41 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 38 have a decision (38 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 1 is still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Vacy?

Applications for Vacy are lodged with Dungog Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.