Development applications in Woodburn, NSW 2472
23 development applications were lodged for properties in Woodburn 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
23
incl. 3 modifications
Decided
17
5 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
2
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.2M
across 19 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.
- 5Oct
- 0Nov
- 0Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 4Mar
- 1Apr
- 4May
- 1Jun
- 1Jul
- 1Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
20 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions12
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks5
- New houses3
Where applications stand
Status of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 17
- 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- Withdrawn or not accepted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.
- Determined
20 Tuckombil Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
243 Woodburn Evans Head Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
25 Alfred Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
23 Uralba Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Alfred Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Woodburn, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
3 Short Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
10 Woodburn Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
107 River Street
Food and drink premise, Take away food and drink, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
3 Short Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 Aug 2026
- In progress
25 Alfred Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
63 Richmond Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
23 Uralba Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
66 Richmond Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
137 River Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
61 River Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
129 River Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Service station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
23 Alfred Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
77 Richmond Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Sussex Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
40 Richmond Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
243 Woodburn Evans Head Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
67 Trustums Hill Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
20 Tuckombil Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
15 Alfred Street
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
129 River Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Service station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
63 River Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
44 Richmond Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
119 Richmond Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 1 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Mcconnell Lane
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
15 Alfred Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 July 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
4 Alfred Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 May 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Cedar Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Mar 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
166 Langs Way
Erection of a new structure, Tank-based aquaculture
Other & change of use · Lodged 11 Mar 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
166 Langs Way
Aquaculture, Erection of a new structure, Tank-based aquaculture, Agriculture
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Feb 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
166 Langs Way
Aquaculture, Erection of a new structure, Tank-based aquaculture
Other & change of use · Lodged 7 Feb 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
Application details as published by Richmond Valley Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Woodburn market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Woodburn.
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Recently sold in Woodburn
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Woodburn.
Development in Woodburn: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Woodburn in the last 12 months?
23 development applications were lodged for properties in Woodburn from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 3 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Woodburn?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (12), pools, sheds, garages & decks (5), new houses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Woodburn?
Applications lodged in Woodburn in the last 12 months propose 2 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 Woodburn have been decided?
Of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 17 have a decision (17 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 Woodburn?
Applications for Woodburn are lodged with Richmond Valley Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.