Development applications in West Ballina, NSW 2478

27 development applications were lodged for properties in West Ballina 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. 8 modifications

Decided

5 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$14.0M

across 18 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
2
Nov
2
Dec
0
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
4
Apr
2
May
3
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Alterations & additions11
Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
Commercial, industrial & community3
New houses1

Where applications stand

Status of the 27 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 21
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 1
In progress: 5

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.

23 Quays Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
507 River Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Hardware and building supply
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $5M–$20M
10 Hayman Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care, Community…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M
102 Riverside Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
24 Barlows Road
Warehouse or distribution centre, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Vehicle repair station
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K

Most recent applications

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

24 Barlows Road
Warehouse or distribution centre, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Vehicle repair station
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
72 Dolphin Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
102 Riverside Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
50 Quays Drive
Erection of a new structure, Fences
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Aug 2026
2 3 Monica Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K
16 Linderman Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026 · Under $100K
66 Teven Road
Warehouse or distribution centre, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
44 Kalinga Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 June 2026 · Under $100K
73 Riverside Drive
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 June 2026 · Under $100K
28 Hayman Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under $100K
112 Riverside Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
48 Dolphin Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
62 Horizon Drive
Erection of a new structure, School
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Modification
62 Horizon Drive
Erection of a new structure, School
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · Modification
29 Leach Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
27 Leach Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
25 Howard Crescent
Demolition, Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Home occupation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
507 River Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Hardware and building supply
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $5M–$20M
117 Riverside Drive
Erection of a new structure, Jetty
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
18 Dolphin Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
10 Hayman Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-based child care, Community…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 Dec 2025 · $1M–$5M
23 Quays Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
59 Burns Point Ferry Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
28 Smith Drive
Demolition, Signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · Modification
96 Riverside Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Minor building alterations (external)…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
62 Horizon Drive
Erection of a new structure, School
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · $5M–$20M · Modification
117 Riverside Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
112 Riverside Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
39 Burns Point Ferry Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
445-455 River Street
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · Under $100K

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

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Development in West Ballina: frequently asked questions

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

27 development applications were lodged for properties in West Ballina from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 4 applications.

What kind of development is happening in West Ballina?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (11), pools, sheds, garages & decks (4), commercial, industrial & community (3).

How many new homes are proposed in West Ballina?

Applications lodged in West Ballina in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 West Ballina have been decided?

Of the 27 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 21 have a decision (21 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 5 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in West Ballina?

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