Development applications in Yamba, NSW 2464

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

Latest council activity: 18 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

108

incl. 20 modifications

Decided

23 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$57.2M

across 85 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.

10
Oct
8
Nov
11
Dec
8
Jan
8
Feb
9
Mar
11
Apr
11
May
12
Jun
7
Jul
7
Aug
6
Sep

What is being proposed

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

New houses32
Alterations & additions23
Pools, sheds, garages & decks16
Commercial, industrial & community8
Dual occupancy & semi-detached4
Apartments & townhouses2
Demolition only1
Other & change of use1
Subdivisions1

Where applications stand

Status of the 108 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 81
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 4
In progress: 23

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.

17 Coldstream Street
Shop top housing, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Retail…
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 7 May 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
28A Queen Street
Seniors housing, Independent living units, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · 3 dwellings · $5M–$20M
32 Romiaka Court
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
23 Alans Place
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
3 Kohler Drive
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M

Most recent applications

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

7 Garvin Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
23 Romiaka Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
In progress
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
6 Acacia Circuit
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
14 Willow Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
23 Alans Place
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
29 The Peninsula
Erection of a new structure, Carport
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
11 High Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
In progress
New houses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
61 Della Place
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
3 Warrina Place
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Stairway
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
16 Bushy Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Minor building alterations (external)…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
27-29 Yamba Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
22 Wooli Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
New houses · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
32 Clarence Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
18 Witonga Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
16 Romiaka Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
3 Kohler Drive
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
4 Romiaka Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
2 Blue Water Court
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 July 2026 · Under $100K
5A Dunes Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
22 Church Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
In progress
New houses · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
21 Clarence Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · Under $100K
13 Cook Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · Under $100K
26 Della Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
New houses · Lodged 22 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
4A, 84-86 Yamba Road
Commercial development, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 June 2026 · Under $100K
21 Della Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
13 Bushy Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
32 Romiaka Court
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Determined
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
20 William Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 June 2026 · Under $100K
7 William Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Under $100K
27 O'Gradys Lane
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 June 2026 · Under $100K

Application details as published by Clarence Valley Council, Ballina Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in Yamba: frequently asked questions

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

108 development applications were lodged for properties in Yamba from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 20 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 12 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Yamba?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (32), alterations & additions (23), pools, sheds, garages & decks (16).

How many new homes are proposed in Yamba?

Applications lodged in Yamba in the last 12 months propose 44 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 Yamba have been decided?

Of the 108 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 81 have a decision (81 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 23 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Yamba?

Applications for Yamba are lodged with Clarence Valley Council and Ballina Shire Council. Each council's public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.