Development applications in Wollongbar, NSW 2477

30 development applications were lodged for properties in Wollongbar from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 15 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 1 modifications

Decided

10 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$10.3M

across 26 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.

1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
3
May
9
Jun
5
Jul
3
Aug
0
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Alterations & additions11
New houses8
Pools, sheds, garages & decks5
Commercial, industrial & community2
Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Granny flats1
Subdivisions1

Where applications stand

Status of the 30 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 18
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 2
In progress: 10

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.

9 Elsa Avenue
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
8 Callicoma Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Rainwater tanks, Swimming pool…
In progress
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
8 Callicoma Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Rainwater tanks, Swimming pool…
In progress
New houses · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
27 Millbrook Terrace
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
New houses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
6 Rifle Range Road
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural…
In progress
New houses · Lodged 28 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

Most recent applications

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

1 18 Dalmacia Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
22 Bletchingly Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
40 Millbrook Terrace
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
27 Millbrook Terrace
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
New houses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
24 Scarlett Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Manufactured home, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
1 Smiths Lane
Centre-based child care, Hours of operation and trading
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 July 2026
9 Elsa Avenue
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
43 Avalon Avenue
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · Under $100K
8 Callicoma Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Rainwater tanks, Swimming pool…
In progress
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
1 18 Dalmacia Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 June 2026 · Under $100K
37 Millbrook Terrace
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 June 2026 · Under $100K
28 Dundee Avenue
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Under $100K
27 Millbrook Terrace
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
8 Callicoma Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Rainwater tanks, Swimming pool…
In progress
New houses · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
24 Scarlett Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Manufactured home, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 11 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
30 Rifle Range Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 June 2026 · Under $100K
1 18 Dalmacia Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Under $100K
6 Rifle Range Road
Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural…
In progress
New houses · Lodged 28 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
32 Stanley Park Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 May 2026 · Under $100K
16 Francis Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 May 2026 · Under $100K
6 Millbrook Terrace
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
30 Rifle Range Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
41 Avalon Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
21 Rubiton Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Non-standard Housing, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Granny flats · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
150 Sneaths Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space, Supporting Development
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
10 Dundee Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Garage, carport or carparking space, Business…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · $5M–$20M
53 Mcleans Ridges Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
14 Bolwarra Circuit
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
40 Millbrook Terrace
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
44 Bolwarra Circuit
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Oct 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 Wollongbar: frequently asked questions

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

30 development applications were lodged for properties in Wollongbar from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 9 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Wollongbar?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (11), new houses (8), pools, sheds, garages & decks (5).

How many new homes are proposed in Wollongbar?

Applications lodged in Wollongbar in the last 12 months propose 10 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 Wollongbar have been decided?

Of the 30 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 18 have a decision (18 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 10 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Wollongbar?

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