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O'Connor Street South West Rocks 2431 | Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home | $24,986,075 | Withdrawn |
216 applications lodged in 2026
| Address | What | Lodged | Status | Cost | Dwellings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 James Grimwade Place East Kempsey 2440 DA2601637 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 24 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $75,000 | — |
| 132 Stuarts Point Road Barraganyatti 2441 DA2601636 |
Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool | 23 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $195,072 | — |
| 2786 South West Rocks Road Jerseyville 2431 DA2601635 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure | 23 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $225,000 | — |
| 57 Wharf Road Kundabung 2441 DA2601634 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 23 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $20,000 | — |
| 39 Kinchela Street Gladstone 2440 DA2601633 |
Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation | 22 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $1,728,780 | 1 |
| 23 Straight Street Hat Head 2440 DA2601632 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah | 21 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $132,330 | — |
| 55 Athena Parade South West Rocks DA2601631 |
Seniors housing; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia | 18 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $20,000 | — |
| 19 Platypus Way South West Rocks 2431 DA2601606 |
Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation | 18 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $815,851 | 2 |
| 63 Belgrave Street Kempsey 2440 DA2501379 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal) | 18 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $1,000 | — |
| 28a River Street West Kempsey 2440 DA2601630 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 15 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $43,578 | — |
| 69 Smith Street Kempsey 2440 DA2601629 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Neighbourhood supermarket | 14 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $748,000 | — |
| 296 Dondingalong Road Dondingalong 2440 DA2601628 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure | 11 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $440,000 | 1 |
| 25 Dulconghi Street Crescent Head 2440 DA2601627 |
Residential flat building; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure | 11 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $108,881 | 2 |
| 4 Wide Street West Kempsey 2440 DA2601626 |
Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Moveable dwelling | 11 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $61,467 | 1 |
| 30 Wayan Way South Kempsey 2440 DA2601625 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Swimming pool | 10 Sep 2026 | Additional Information Requested | $544,878 | 1 |
| 76 Smith Street Kempsey 2440 DA2501405 REV01 |
Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading | 10 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $10,000 | — |
| 835 Summer Island Road Summer Island 2440 DA2601624 |
Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool | 9 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $55,000 | — |
| 36 Sussman Way South West Rocks 2431 DA2601519 REV01 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 4 Sep 2026 | Determined 4 Sep 2026 |
$725,000 | 1 |
| 56 Rudder Street East Kempsey 2440 DA2601623 |
Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Swimming pool | 4 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $41,000 | — |
| 24 Fitzroy Place South West Rocks 2431 DA2601621 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 3 Sep 2026 | Determined 23 Sep 2026 |
$41,576 | — |
| 45 Francis Conn Place Frederickton 2440 DA2601622 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 3 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $470,948 | 1 |
| 2614 South West Rocks Road Kinchela 2440 DA2601618 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Crop or fodder production | 1 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | — | — |
| 296 Saleyards Road Collombatti 2440 DA2601619 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool | 1 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $40,000 | — |
| 9 Trevor Judd Avenue South West Rocks 2431 DA2601620 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah | 1 Sep 2026 | Under Assessment | $20,752 | — |
| 7 Albert Harrower Crescent South West Rocks 2431 DA2601617 |
Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Swimming pool | 28 Aug 2026 | Under Assessment | $57,000 | — |
| 69 Smith Street Kempsey 2440 DA2601616 |
Demolition; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Shop | 27 Aug 2026 | Under Assessment | $2,846,250 | — |
| 33 Korogora Street Crescent Head 2440 DA2601615 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah | 27 Aug 2026 | Determined 9 Sep 2026 |
$18,680 | — |
| 1718 Crescent Head Road Crescent Head 2440 DA2601493 REV01 |
Erection of a new structure; Commercial livestock grazing; Agriculture | 27 Aug 2026 | Determined 4 Sep 2026 |
$9,600 | — |
| 1 Medora Avenue South West Rocks 2431 DA2601613 |
Subdivision | 27 Aug 2026 | Additional Information Requested | — | — |
| 33 Sunset Close Verges Creek 2440 DA2501449 REV01 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 27 Aug 2026 | Under Assessment | $512,040 | 1 |
| 62 Rawson Street Smithtown 2440 DA2601614 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah | 27 Aug 2026 | Additional Information Requested | $45,120 | — |
| 272 Old Station Road Verges Creek 2440 DA2601612 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 25 Aug 2026 | Additional Information Requested | $939,482 | 1 |
| 2 Reginald Ward Street South Kempsey 2440 DA2601610 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation | 24 Aug 2026 | Under Assessment | $145,696 | 1 |
| 30 Cyrus Saul Circuit Frederickton 2440 DA2601611 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 24 Aug 2026 | Additional Information Requested | $70,395 | — |
| 16 Riverside Drive Kinchela 2440 DA2601609 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport | 19 Aug 2026 | Under Assessment | $36,750 | — |
| 11 Willow Street Crescent Head 2440 DA2601607 |
Subdivision | 18 Aug 2026 | Under Assessment | $13,400 | — |
| 3 Rocks View Crescent Arakoon 2431 DA2601608 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure | 18 Aug 2026 | Under Assessment | $571,250 | 1 |
| 11 Wirang Crescent South West Rocks 2431 DA2501384 REV01 |
Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 17 Aug 2026 | Determined 25 Aug 2026 |
$770,000 | 1 |
| 46 Red Hill Lane Pola Creek 2440 DA2401202 REV01 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation | 14 Aug 2026 | Determined 26 Aug 2026 |
$30,250 | 1 |
| 93-115 Main Street Willawarrin 2440 T6-18-277 REV01 |
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Horticulture | 13 Aug 2026 | Additional Information Requested | $5,000 | — |
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.