Development applications — Ballina Shire Council

2,972 applications since 2019, proposing 3,048 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$69,474,621Additional Information Requested
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

284 applications lodged in 2026

AddressWhatLodgedStatusCostDwellings
47 Beryl Place Lennox Head 2478
2026/4/1
Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation 12 Jan 2026 Determined
21 May 2026
$230,010 1
149 Byrnes Lane Tuckombil 2477
2026/8/1
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development 9 Jan 2026 Determined
27 May 2026
$59,070 —
12 Dune Avenue Skennars Head 2478
2026/2/1
Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development 7 Jan 2026 Determined
29 Jan 2026
$30,000 —
58 Catherine Crescent Ballina 2478
2026/1/1
Erection of a new structure; Carport 6 Jan 2026 Determined
17 Feb 2026
$16,900 —

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.