Development applications in Woolgoolga, NSW 2456
90 development applications were lodged for properties in Woolgoolga 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
90
incl. 17 modifications
Decided
65
19 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
31
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$20.0M
across 66 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.
- 10Oct
- 5Nov
- 5Dec
- 4Jan
- 4Feb
- 6Mar
- 7Apr
- 9May
- 6Jun
- 14Jul
- 14Aug
- 6Sep
What is being proposed
73 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses19
- Alterations & additions17
- Commercial, industrial & community13
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks10
- Subdivisions6
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached5
- Granny flats2
- Apartments & townhouses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 90 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 65
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 6
- In progress
- 19
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
1859 Solitary Islands Way
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · 3 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
4 Portsea Crescent
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
45 Market Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings
- In progress
38 Dalgety Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
47 Pullen Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 1 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Woolgoolga, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
38 Hawke Drive
Industrial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
34 Ocean Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
10 Scarborough Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 24 Bosworth Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Sept 2026
- In progress
67 Newmans Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
55 Melaleuca Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
32 Woopi Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13 Crabbe Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
57 Trafalgar Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
11B Featherstone Drive
Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
210 Bark Hut Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Resource recovery facility, Hours of operation and trading, Waste or resource management facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
44 Woopi Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Barnes Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Cottesloe Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Fences, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
New houses · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Cottesloe Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Fences, Residential Accommodation…
New houses · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Turon Parade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
20 Ocean Street
Erection of a new structure, Entertainment associated with existing premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
45 Woopi Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Fences, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
New houses · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
41 Flat Top Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
Pullen Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
16 Ocean Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
32 Pollack Esplanade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
55 Melaleuca Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external), Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
20 Ocean Street
Erection of a new structure, Entertainment associated with existing premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
38 Dalgety Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
1 Turon Parade
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 11 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
45 Turon Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Portsea Crescent
Dual occupancy, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
7 Willis Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Artisan food and drink…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
22-24 Market Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 21 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
Application details as published by Coffs Harbour City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Woolgoolga: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Woolgoolga in the last 12 months?
90 development applications were lodged for properties in Woolgoolga from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 17 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 14 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Woolgoolga?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (19), alterations & additions (17), commercial, industrial & community (13).
How many new homes are proposed in Woolgoolga?
Applications lodged in Woolgoolga in the last 12 months propose 31 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 Woolgoolga have been decided?
Of the 90 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 65 have a decision (65 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 19 are still in progress and 6 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Woolgoolga?
Applications for Woolgoolga are lodged with Coffs Harbour City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.