Development applications in Whale Beach, NSW 2107

15 development applications were lodged for properties in Whale 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: 8 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 7 modifications

Decided

4 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$18.6M

across 8 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
1
Nov
1
Dec
0
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
4
Jul
2
Aug
0
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Alterations & additions5
New houses3

Where applications stand

Status of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 1
Determined (outcome not stated): 10
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 0
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.

16 Beauty Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Approved
New houses · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $5M–$20M
50 Morella Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 28 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
162 Whale Beach Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
12 Rayner Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
256 Whale Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

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

5 Malo Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Earthworks, retaining walls and…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
253 Whale Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
168 Whale Beach Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 22 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
222B Whale Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
256 Whale Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
225 Whale Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
279 Whale Beach Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 18 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
5 Malo Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
199 Whale Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
12 Rayner Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · $1M–$5M
5 Malo Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
16 Beauty Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Approved
New houses · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $5M–$20M
50 Morella Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 28 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
176 Whale Beach Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
162 Whale Beach Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
10 Beauty Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
21 Rayner Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2025 · $500K–$1M
168 Whale Beach Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 18 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
20 Morella Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
253 Whale Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 July 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
193 Whale Beach Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Minor building alterations (internal)…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 June 2025 · $500K–$1M
186 Whale Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 June 2025 · Modification
30 Rayner Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 5 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
287 Whale Beach Road
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 22 Jan 2025 · 2 dwellings · $5M–$20M
231 Whale Beach Road
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Jan 2025 · 5 dwellings · Modification
146 Whale Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Jan 2025 · $1M–$5M
279 Whale Beach Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 2 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
206 Whale Beach Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Oct 2024 · Under $100K
225 Whale Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Sept 2024 · $1M–$5M
271 Whale Beach Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Aug 2024 · $100K–$500K

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

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Whale Beach market data

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Development in Whale Beach: frequently asked questions

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

15 development applications were lodged for properties in Whale Beach from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 4 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Whale Beach?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (5), new houses (3).

How many new homes are proposed in Whale Beach?

Applications lodged in Whale Beach in the last 12 months propose 3 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 Whale Beach have been decided?

Of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 11 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 10 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Whale Beach?

Applications for Whale Beach are lodged with Northern Beaches Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.