Development applications in West Kempsey, NSW 2440
30 development applications were lodged for properties in West Kempsey 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
30
incl. 1 modifications
Decided
16
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
13
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$10.6M
across 20 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
- 2Feb
- 5Mar
- 2Apr
- 4May
- 6Jun
- 1Jul
- 2Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
29 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses11
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks8
- Alterations & additions6
- Commercial, industrial & community2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 30 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 16
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 10
- 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.
- In progress
53 Tozer Street
Erection of a new structure, Moveable dwelling, Non-standard Housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · 6 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
91 Sea Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 26 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
2 Panton Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 28 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Panton Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Dangar Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport
New houses · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in West Kempsey, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
28A River Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
4 Wide Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Moveable dwelling
New houses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
4 Wide Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Moveable dwelling
New houses · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
26 North Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
82 Kemp Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
New houses · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
332 Belmore St
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Rural worker's dwelling, Residential Accommodation, Agriculture
New houses · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Panton Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 28 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
91 Sea Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 26 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
91 Sea Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
21 Cochrane Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
17 Yates Place
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Geoffrey O'Hea Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
20 James Ramsay Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
83 River Street
Erection of a new structure, Group home, Group home (permanent)
Other & change of use · Lodged 19 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Jubilee Lane
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
20 James Ramsay Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
12 Dangar Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Carrington Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Panton Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
18 Broughton Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
15 Jubilee Lane
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
76 North Street
Erection of a new structure, Telecommunications network, Telecommunications facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
23 Short Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 Cochrane Street
Demolition, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
15 Jubilee Lane
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Jack Bond Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Dangar Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport
New houses · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Edinburgh Lane
Demolition, Hotel or motel accommodation, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · $5M–$20M
- Withdrawn
12 Dangar Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- In progress
53 Tozer Street
Erection of a new structure, Moveable dwelling, Non-standard Housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · 6 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Kempsey Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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West Kempsey market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in West Kempsey.
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Recently sold in West Kempsey
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in West Kempsey.
Development in West Kempsey: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in West Kempsey in the last 12 months?
30 development applications were lodged for properties in West Kempsey from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in West Kempsey?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (11), pools, sheds, garages & decks (8), alterations & additions (6).
How many new homes are proposed in West Kempsey?
Applications lodged in West Kempsey in the last 12 months propose 13 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 West Kempsey have been decided?
Of the 30 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 16 have a decision (16 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 10 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in West Kempsey?
Applications for West Kempsey are lodged with Kempsey Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.