Development applications in Wauchope, NSW 2446
62 development applications were lodged for properties in Wauchope 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
62
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
38
20 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
25
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$20.2M
across 44 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.
- 8Oct
- 7Nov
- 2Dec
- 6Jan
- 3Feb
- 5Mar
- 4Apr
- 4May
- 4Jun
- 10Jul
- 6Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
54 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions14
- Commercial, industrial & community11
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks9
- Subdivisions7
- New houses5
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Granny flats1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 62 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 38
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- In progress
- 20
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
197 High Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · 8 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
10 Marowin Place
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
175 High Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
133 High Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 May 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
7 Jarrah Way
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Wauchope, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
4 Forest Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
15 Ball Crescent
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Sept 2026
- In progress
48 Bluewater Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
4 Avondale Street
Demolition, Educational establishment , Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Playground equipment, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
14 Gowrie Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 Oakley Way
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
30 Bain Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
142A Cameron Street
Seniors housing, Residential care facility, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
18 Cameron Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
4 Commerce Street
Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
3 Campbell Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport, Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
32 Trade Circuit
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Wattle Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Minor building alterations (internal)…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
7 Jarrah Way
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
6 Brushbox Close
Shed, Temporary building, structure or use
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 High Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
3 Allan Road
Demolition, Farm buildings, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
15 Whipcrack Terrace
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 July 2026
- Withdrawn
13 Range Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
21 Ball Crescent
Industrial development, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Subdivisions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
48 Randall Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
2410 Oxley Highway
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 43 dwellings · Modification
- In progress
2410 Oxley Highway
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
230A High Street
Place of public worship, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
133 High Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 May 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
2410 Oxley Highway
Subdivision, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
4 Avondale Street
Educational establishment , Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
2 18 Joshua Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
32 Bushman Drive
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential…
New houses · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Sutherland Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Wauchope: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Wauchope in the last 12 months?
62 development applications were lodged for properties in Wauchope from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Wauchope?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (14), commercial, industrial & community (11), pools, sheds, garages & decks (9).
How many new homes are proposed in Wauchope?
Applications lodged in Wauchope in the last 12 months propose 25 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 Wauchope have been decided?
Of the 62 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 38 have a decision (38 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 20 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Wauchope?
Applications for Wauchope are lodged with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.