Development applications — Kempsey Shire Council
2,221 applications since 2019, proposing 3,115 new dwellings.
Largest by cost of works
| Address | What | Cost of works | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Drive South West Rocks 2431 | Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Shop | $127,832,372 | Determined |
| Phillip Drive South West Rocks 2431 | Multi-dwelling housing; Residential flat building; Signage; Stratum / community title subdivision; Other | $27,123,419 | Determined |
| 50-52 Belle O'Connor Street South West Rocks 2431 | Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure | $24,986,075 | Determined |
| 50-52 Belle O'Connor Street South West Rocks 2431 | Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure | $24,986,075 | Determined |
| 50-52 Belle O'Connor Street South West Rocks 2431 | Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home | $24,986,075 | Withdrawn |
269 applications lodged in 2025
| Address | What | Lodged | Status | Cost | Dwellings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Campbell Place Aldavilla 2440 DA2501356 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 31 Jul 2025 | Determined 1 Sep 2025 |
$71,200 | — |
| 7 Wentworth Avenue South West Rocks 2431 DA2501358 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah | 31 Jul 2025 | Determined 3 Sep 2025 |
$50,000 | — |
| 45 Trevor Judd Avenue South West Rocks 2431 DA2501355 |
Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached) | 31 Jul 2025 | Determined 5 Nov 2025 |
$1,100,799 | 2 |
| 104 Lika Drive South Kempsey 2440 DA2501357 |
Subdivision | 31 Jul 2025 | Determined 12 Dec 2025 |
$5,000 | — |
| Lot 226 Dp 754441 1 Rankine Street Crescent Head T6-20-7 REV01 |
Restaurant or cafe; Pub; Small bar; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Footpaths - outdoor dining; Mobile food and drink outlet; Outdoor dining - general; Outdoor dining - registered club; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink | 31 Jul 2025 | Withdrawn | $8,250,000 | — |
| 680 Maria River Road Crescent Head 2440 DA2501354 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 29 Jul 2025 | Determined 9 Sep 2026 |
$5,000 | — |
| 680 Maria River Road Crescent Head 2440 DA2501352 |
Erection of a new structure; Agriculture | 28 Jul 2025 | Determined 10 Sep 2025 |
$2,000 | — |
| 1 Beranghi Street Crescent Head 2440 DA2501351 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space | 28 Jul 2025 | Determined 5 Dec 2025 |
$112,050 | — |
| 112 Crescent Head Road South Kempsey 2440 DA2501353 |
Demolition; Educational establishment ; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; School | 28 Jul 2025 | Withdrawn | $16,500 | — |
| 42 Lachlan Street South Kempsey 2440 DA2501270 REV01 |
Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure | 25 Jul 2025 | Determined 28 Jul 2025 |
$221,348 | — |
| 96 Kemp Street West Kempsey 2440 DA2501348 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport | 25 Jul 2025 | Determined 23 Sep 2025 |
$20,000 | — |
| 97 Straight Street Hat Head 2440 DA2501350 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation | 25 Jul 2025 | Determined 8 Oct 2025 |
$245,000 | — |
| 15 Swift Place South West Rocks 2431 DA2501344 |
Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure | 25 Jul 2025 | Withdrawn | $1,580,000 | 4 |
| 45 Lachlan Street South Kempsey 2440 DA2501349 |
Commercial development; Subdivision; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Shop | 25 Jul 2025 | Under Assessment | $8,168,670 | — |
| 18 Marine Parade Stuarts Point 2441 DA2401172 REV01 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 24 Jul 2025 | Determined 10 Sep 2025 |
$47,000 | — |
| 33 Sullivan Street East Kempsey 2440 DA2501345 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces | 22 Jul 2025 | Determined 29 Aug 2025 |
$30,000 | — |
| 143 Chain O Ponds Road Collombatti Nsw 2440 DA2501347 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 22 Jul 2025 | Determined 8 Sep 2025 |
$78,000 | — |
| 50 Dennis Road Mungay Creek 2440 DA2501346 |
Subdivision | 22 Jul 2025 | Determined 4 Dec 2025 |
$18,293 | — |
| 21 Fitzroy Place South West Rocks 2431 DA2501342 |
Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 18 Jul 2025 | Withdrawn | $759,600 | 2 |
| 200/-/Dp1279292 DA2400974 REV02 |
Subdivision | 18 Jul 2025 | Withdrawn 25 Feb 2025 |
$10,000 | — |
| 31 Massie Place Dondingalong 2440 DA2501341 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 17 Jul 2025 | Determined 20 Oct 2025 |
$442,631 | 1 |
| 54 Marlin Drive South West Rocks 2431 da2501339 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool | 14 Jul 2025 | Determined 13 Aug 2025 |
$62,836 | — |
| 42 Saleyards Road West Kempsey 2440 DA2300720 REV02 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Other Infrastructure | 9 Jul 2025 | Determined 2 Oct 2025 |
$8,342,000 | — |
| 98 Settlers Way South Kempsey 2440 DA2501331 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Other Infrastructure | 8 Jul 2025 | Determined 25 Sep 2025 |
$15,000 | — |
| 32 Straight Street Hat Head 2440 DA2501337 |
Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation | 8 Jul 2025 | Determined 30 Oct 2025 |
$780,000 | 1 |
| 12 Vincent Avenue Smithtown 2440 DA2501336 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure | 7 Jul 2025 | Determined 10 Sep 2025 |
$60,000 | 1 |
| 7-11 Harry Boyes Avenue South Kempsey 2440 DA2501321 |
Commercial development; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure | 4 Jul 2025 | Determined 1 Sep 2025 |
$75,000 | — |
| 59 Seam Mill Place Dondingalong 2440 DA2501334 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah | 4 Jul 2025 | Determined 8 Sep 2025 |
$19,900 | — |
| 103 Crottys Lane Yarravel 2440 DA2501335 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 4 Jul 2025 | Determined 16 Sep 2025 |
$52,800 | — |
| 58 Gregory Street South West Rocks 2431 DA2501333 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport | 27 Jun 2025 | Determined 4 Nov 2025 |
$119,350 | — |
| 23 Dulconghi Street Crescent Head 2440 DA2501332 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure | 27 Jun 2025 | Determined 18 Dec 2025 |
$75,000 | — |
| 6 Keith Moses Crescent West Kempsey 2440 DA2501328 |
Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure | 21 Jun 2025 | Determined 11 Jun 2026 |
$3,052,314 | 12 |
| 2 Gordon Nixon Avenue West Kempsey 2440 DA2501327 |
Residential flat building; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 21 Jun 2025 | Determined 16 Sep 2026 |
$1,745,500 | 6 |
| 13 George Hardiman Avenue West Kempsey 2440 DA2501326 |
Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure | 21 Jun 2025 | Additional Information Requested | $13,750,000 | 4 |
| Kimpton Street Stuarts Point 2441 DA2501325 |
Subdivision | 20 Jun 2025 | Under Assessment | $50,000 | — |
| 20 Airport Road Aldavilla 2440 DA2501324 |
Erection of a new structure; Air transport facility | 19 Jun 2025 | Determined 15 Sep 2025 |
$90,000 | — |
| 23 Gordon Nixon Avenue West Kempsey 2440 DA2501323 |
Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling | 19 Jun 2025 | Determined 4 Dec 2025 |
$1,370,000 | 4 |
| 7 Macleay Street Frederickton 2440 DA2300889 REV01 |
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise | 17 Jun 2025 | Determined 25 Jun 2025 |
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| 8 Pisces Place South West Rocks 2431 DA2501322 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport | 17 Jun 2025 | Determined 26 Nov 2025 |
$23,624 | — |
| 48 Trevor Judd Avenue South West Rocks 2431 DA2501310 |
Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached) | 10 Jun 2025 | Determined 16 Sep 2025 |
$1,027,188 | 2 |
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.