Development applications in Valla Beach, NSW 2448
20 development applications were lodged for properties in Valla 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
20
incl. 3 modifications
Decided
18
2 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
17
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$10.4M
across 16 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
- 2Dec
- 1Jan
- 0Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 2May
- 1Jun
- 1Jul
- 6Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
17 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses6
- Alterations & additions5
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Subdivisions2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 18
- 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- Withdrawn or not accepted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
1 Beachside Drive
Secondary dwelling, Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 4 dwellings
- Determined
42 Swordfish Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2B Tuna Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Air-conditioning units, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
New houses · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
32 Swordfish Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Tuna Street
Attached dwelling, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Valla Beach, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
127 Ocean View Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
1 Regatta Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Caravan park
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7 Birugan Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
47 Max Graham Drive
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Beachside Drive
Secondary dwelling, Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 4 dwellings
- Determined
24 Birugan Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2B Tuna Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Air-conditioning units, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah…
New houses · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
16 Dolphin Place
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
16 Birugan Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
42 Swordfish Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Steele Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
39 Rogers Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
44 Swordfish Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Cockburn Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
2 Tuna Street
Attached dwelling, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
45 Valla Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Thompson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
32 Swordfish Drive
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
38 Kuta Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
110 Valla Beach Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Cockburn Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 25 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
95 Valla Beach Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Henderson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Langsford Way
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Thompson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 July 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
2 Gregory Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 July 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
38 Max Graham Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Gregory Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Thompson Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 June 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
49/-/DP659106 3144 Giinagay Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 June 2025 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Nambucca Valley Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Valla Beach: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Valla Beach in the last 12 months?
20 development applications were lodged for properties in Valla Beach from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 3 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Valla Beach?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (6), alterations & additions (5), dual occupancy & semi-detached (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Valla Beach?
Applications lodged in Valla Beach in the last 12 months propose 17 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 Valla Beach have been decided?
Of the 20 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 18 have a decision (18 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 Valla Beach?
Applications for Valla Beach are lodged with Nambucca Valley Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.