Development applications — Ballina Shire Council

2,895 applications since 2019, proposing 2,866 new dwellings.

Largest by cost of works

AddressWhatCost of worksStatus
550-578 River Street West Ballina 2478Earthworks / change in levels; Seniors housing; Independent living units$74,152,100Determined
47 Dufficys Lane KinvaraDemolition; Subdivision$69,474,621Under Assessment
67 Skennars Head Road Skennars Head 2478Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia$63,175,000Determined
67 Skennars Head Road Skennars Head 2478Demolition; Seniors housing; Erection of a new structure$63,175,000Withdrawn
67 Skennars Head Road Skennars Head 2478Seniors housing; Independent living units; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Manufactured home$63,175,000Withdrawn

All applications, most recently lodged first

AddressWhatLodgedStatusCostDwellings
35 Carroll Avenue Skennars Head 2478
2025/526/1
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation 24 Dec 2025 Determined
6 Mar 2026
$835,000 1
10 Hayman Street West Ballina 2478
2025/525/1
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care; Community facility; Other Infrastructure 24 Dec 2025 Determined
23 Apr 2026
$1,535,457
13 Rayner Lane Lennox Head 2478
2025/100/3
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Landscaping structures; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Privacy screens; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Residential Accommodation 23 Dec 2025 Determined
19 Jun 2026
$346,500 1
60 Salt Air Circuit Lennox Head 2478
2025/523/1
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool 22 Dec 2025 Determined
29 Jan 2026
$57,729
85 Skennars Head Road Skennars Head 2478
2025/521/1
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation 22 Dec 2025 Determined
6 Feb 2026
$179,300
8 Ross Lane Kinvara 2478
2025/508/1
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 22 Dec 2025 Determined
3 Mar 2026
$247,500 1
28 Northumberland Drive East Ballina 2478
2025/524/1
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation 22 Dec 2025 Determined
27 Mar 2026
$155,760 1
8 River Drive East Wardell 2477
2022/324/3
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool 22 Dec 2025 Determined
29 May 2026
$660,000 1
8 Angus Kennedy Close Lennox Head 2478
2025/509/1
Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool 19 Dec 2025 Determined
15 Jan 2026
$67,000
6 Eider Quadrant Ballina 2478
2025/517/1
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool 19 Dec 2025 Determined
20 Jan 2026
$74,800
47 Clavan Street Ballina 2478
2025/494/1
Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home 19 Dec 2025 Withdrawn $66,000 1
26 Dress Circle Drive Lennox Head 2478
2025/199/2
Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool 18 Dec 2025 Determined
16 Mar 2026
$2,230,800 1
8 Admiral Vista Lennox Head 2478
2025/510/1
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support 18 Dec 2025 Determined
22 Apr 2026
$512,997 1
U 2 15 Admiral Vista Lennox Head 2478
2025/502/1
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool 17 Dec 2025 Determined
12 Jan 2026
$55,000
18-20 Old Pacific Highway Newrybar 2479
2025/490/1
Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development 17 Dec 2025 Under Assessment $195,800
51b Greenfield Road Lennox Head 2478
2024/169/2
Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool 16 Dec 2025 Determined
29 Jan 2026
$1,825,030 1
114 Eyles Drive East Ballina 2478
DA 2025/489
Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development 16 Dec 2025 Determined
30 Jan 2026
$131,500 1
1 57 Stewart Street Lennox Head 2478
2025/491/1
Medium Density Housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure 15 Dec 2025 Determined
2 Apr 2026
$236,500
20 Richmond Street Wardell 2477
2025/492/1
Signage; Advertising and signage 15 Dec 2025 Determined
11 May 2026
$32,973
7 Hercules Crescent Ballina 2478
DA 2025/499
Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure; Business identification sign; General industry 15 Dec 2025 Determined
15 May 2026
$2,180,750
7 Mosman Chase Lennox Head 2478
2025/496/1
Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool 12 Dec 2025 Determined
16 Feb 2026
$67,000
51a Greenfield Road Lennox Head 2478
2025/477/1
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development 12 Dec 2025 Determined
12 May 2026
$1,666,500 1
8 Oakwood Drive Ballina 2478
2025/493/1
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure 11 Dec 2025 Determined
5 Mar 2026
$622,386 1
52 Allens Parade Lennox Head 2478
2025/487/1
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached) 11 Dec 2025 Determined
13 Mar 2026
$2,260,500
356 Old Byron Bay Road Newrybar 2479
DA 2023/163.2
Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (attached); Swimming pool 11 Dec 2025 Determined
27 Mar 2026
2
195 Cumbalum Road Cumbalum 2478
2025/15/2
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool 10 Dec 2025 Determined
2 Feb 2026
$1,406,900 1
Ballina Heights Drive Cumbalum 2478
2025/484/1
Subdivision 10 Dec 2025 Under Assessment $5,388,900
4 Seaside Avenue Skennars Head 2478
2025/479/1
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool 8 Dec 2025 Determined
18 Dec 2025
$55,000
19 Longboard Street Lennox Head 2478
2025/478/1
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses 8 Dec 2025 Determined
12 Feb 2026
$73,700
8 Cargelligo Crescent Ballina 2478
2025/486/1
Subdivision 5 Dec 2025 Determined
5 Dec 2025
$8,250
18 Habitat Way Lennox Head 2478
2025/482/1
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool 5 Dec 2025 Determined
19 Dec 2025
$55,000
2 81 Tamar Street Ballina 2478
2025/469/1
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Health services facility 5 Dec 2025 Determined
10 Feb 2026
$36,323
14 Bolwarra Circuit Wollongbar 2477
2025/481/1
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation 5 Dec 2025 Determined
10 Feb 2026
$117,700
22 Fallow Drive Cumbalum 2478
2025/480/1
Erection of a new structure; Fences; Swimming pool 5 Dec 2025 Determined
18 Feb 2026
$47,000
Sneesbys Lane East Wardell 2477 , Lot 2 , Dp841666
2025/485/1
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure 5 Dec 2025 Determined
1 May 2026
$667,150 1
64 Ross Lane Kinvara
DA 2017/408.5
Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Residential Accommodation 4 Dec 2025 Additional Information Requested $886,666 5
1 13 Kardella Avenue East Ballina 2478
2025/470/1
Fences; Hours of operation and trading 3 Dec 2025 Determined
20 Jan 2026
$3,080
27 Cargelligo Crescent Ballina 2478
2025/472/1
Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached) 2 Dec 2025 Determined
23 Dec 2025
$929,800 2
7021//Dp1113001
DA 2025/473
Demolition; Other Infrastructure 1 Dec 2025 Determined
6 Mar 2026
$10,670
58 Habitat Way Lennox Head 2478
2025/464/1
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Swimming pool 26 Nov 2025 Determined
2 Jan 2026
$142,857

Source: NSW Planning Portal Online DA open API. Cost of works is the applicant's own estimate as lodged, not an assessed or final figure.