Development applications — Port Stephens Council
6,100 applications since 2019, proposing 15,933 new dwellings.
Largest by cost of works
| Address | What | Cost of works | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Yoolarai Crescent Nelson Bay 2315 | Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached) | $1,375,000,000 | Determined |
| 48 Yoolarai Crescent Nelson Bay 2315 | Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached) | $1,375,000,000 | Withdrawn |
| 3443 Nelson Bay Road Bobs Farm 2316 | Other | $1,100,000,000 | Determined |
| 3443 Nelson Bay Road Bobs Farm 2316 | Other | $1,100,000,000 | Determined |
| 3 Graziers Parade Raymond Terrace 2324 | Retaining walls, protection of trees | $1,000,000,000 | Determined |
746 applications lodged in 2025
| Address | What | Lodged | Status | Cost | Dwellings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Catalina Close Nelson Bay 2315 DA 16-2025-618-1 |
Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Garage, carport or carparking space | 31 Oct 2025 | Determined 13 Nov 2025 |
$11,400 | — |
| 15 Nut Bush Drive Medowie 2318 DA 16-2025-619-1 |
Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space | 31 Oct 2025 | Determined 7 Jan 2026 |
$783,793 | 2 |
| 4 Pepper Lane Anna Bay 2316 DA 16-2025-617-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool | 31 Oct 2025 | Determined 3 Nov 2025 |
$43,654 | — |
| 2 Wards Way Salamander Bay 2317 DA 16-2025-613-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool | 31 Oct 2025 | Determined 7 Nov 2025 |
$31,210 | — |
| 29 Elizabeth Street Wallalong 2320 DA 16-2025-622-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external) | 31 Oct 2025 | Determined 20 Nov 2025 |
$241,000 | — |
| 509 Tomago Road Tomago 2322 DA 16-2025-600-1 |
Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Resource recovery facility; Hours of operation and trading | 30 Oct 2025 | Under Assessment | $2,612,500 | — |
| 79 Kent Gardens Soldiers Point 2317 DA 16-2025-606-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures) | 30 Oct 2025 | Determined 4 Nov 2025 |
$80,000 | — |
| 8 Griffin Street Heatherbrae 2324 DA 16-2025-611-1 |
Advertising and signage; Retail Premise | 29 Oct 2025 | Determined 8 Jan 2026 |
$77,658 | — |
| 5b Waropara Road Medowie 2318 DA 16-2025-603-1 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 28 Oct 2025 | Determined 19 Dec 2025 |
$685,220 | 1 |
| 140 Soldiers Point Road Salamander Bay 2317 DA 16-2025-605-1 |
Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation | 28 Oct 2025 | Determined 16 Dec 2025 |
$880,000 | 2 |
| 20 Woodoak Road Karuah 2324 16-2025-556-2 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space | 28 Oct 2025 | Determined 3 Nov 2025 |
$363,181 | 1 |
| 23 Albert Street Taylors Beach 2316 DA 16-2025-595-1 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport | 28 Oct 2025 | Determined 20 Nov 2025 |
$78,800 | — |
| 485 Masonite Road Heatherbrae 2324 DA 16-2025-582-1 |
Restaurant or cafe; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Highway service centre; Take away food and drink | 27 Oct 2025 | Determined 13 Jan 2026 |
$385,000 | — |
| 8 Kurrawa Close Nelson Bay 2315 DA 16-2025-593-1 |
Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached) | 27 Oct 2025 | Determined 23 Dec 2025 |
$1,671,971 | 2 |
| 28 Hanson Avenue Anna Bay 2316 DA 16-2025-597-1 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external) | 27 Oct 2025 | Determined 10 Dec 2025 |
— | 1 |
| 11 Ocean Avenue Anna Bay 2316 DA 16-2023-591-4 |
Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation | 27 Oct 2025 | Determined 30 Oct 2025 |
$1,492,388 | 1 |
| 93 Galoola Drive Nelson Bay 2315 DA 16-2024-131-2 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure | 27 Oct 2025 | Determined 19 Nov 2025 |
$133,000 | 1 |
| 16 Trotter Road Bobs Farm 2316 DA 16-2007-15-11 |
Erection of a new structure; Caravan park | 27 Oct 2025 | Determined 19 Nov 2025 |
$55,000 | — |
| 3 Herdsman Lane Raymond Terrace 2324 DA 16-2025-596-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool | 24 Oct 2025 | Determined 3 Nov 2025 |
$66,470 | — |
| 21 Corrie Parade Corlette 2315 DA 16-2023-429-2 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure | 24 Oct 2025 | Determined 3 Nov 2025 |
$400,000 | — |
| 7 Settlers Close Medowie 2318 DA 16-2025-602-1 |
Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home | 24 Oct 2025 | Determined 17 Nov 2025 |
$310,000 | 1 |
| 8 Oakmont Avenue Medowie 2318 DA 16-2025-599-1 |
Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia | 24 Oct 2025 | Determined 18 Nov 2025 |
— | — |
| 8 Carpenter Street Raymond Terrace 2324 DA 16-2025-574-1 |
Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure | 24 Oct 2025 | Determined 5 Dec 2025 |
— | 1 |
| 21c School Drive Tomago 2322 DA 16-2025-585-1 |
Demolition; Erection of a new structure; General industry | 23 Oct 2025 | Determined 16 Dec 2025 |
$2,826,230 | — |
| 20 Plover Street Fern Bay 2295 DA 16-2025-594-1 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport | 23 Oct 2025 | Determined 29 Oct 2025 |
$47,050 | — |
| 362 Butterwick Road Butterwick 2321 DA 16-2025-601-1 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 23 Oct 2025 | Withdrawn | $90,000 | — |
| 40a Joseph Sheen Drive Raymond Terrace 2324 DA 16-2025-589-1 |
Subdivision | 22 Oct 2025 | Determined 8 Jan 2026 |
$650,100 | — |
| 2374 Nelson Bay Road Williamtown 2318 DA 16-2025-551-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support | 21 Oct 2025 | Determined 29 Jan 2026 |
$520,000 | 2 |
| 24 Morton Avenue Lemon Tree Passage 2319 DA 16-2025-592-1 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 20 Oct 2025 | Determined 25 Nov 2025 |
$997,599 | 1 |
| 4 Citrus Drive Karuah 2324 DA 16-2025-586-1 |
Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space | 20 Oct 2025 | Determined 20 Nov 2025 |
$618,228 | 1 |
| 48 Joseph Sheen Drive Raymond Terrace 2324 DA 16-2024-219-2 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support | 20 Oct 2025 | Determined 3 Nov 2025 |
$47,000 | — |
| 174 Salamander Way Salamander Bay 2317 DA 16-2025-564-1 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure | 17 Oct 2025 | Determined 13 Jan 2026 |
$413,363 | — |
| 3 Echo Place One Mile 2316 DA 16-2021-1147-3 |
Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool | 17 Oct 2025 | Determined 3 Nov 2025 |
$235,000 | — |
| 7a Watt Street Raymond Terrace 2324 DA 16-2025-579-1 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 17 Oct 2025 | Determined 13 Nov 2025 |
$569,897 | 1 |
| 12 Windsong Way Boat Harbour 2316 DA 16-2025-578-1 |
Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached) | 17 Oct 2025 | Determined 1 Dec 2025 |
$1,384,663 | 2 |
| 42 Peachey Circuit Karuah 2324 DA 16-2025-566-1 |
Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 17 Oct 2025 | Determined 13 Nov 2025 |
$552,380 | 1 |
| 16 Windsong Way Boat Harbour 2316 DA 16-2025-590-1 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 17 Oct 2025 | Determined 19 Nov 2025 |
$618,678 | 1 |
| 14 Boyd Boulevard Medowie 2318 DA 16-2025-561-1 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 16 Oct 2025 | Determined 10 Nov 2025 |
$58,280 | — |
| 11 Wilga Road Medowie 2318 DA 16-2025-420-2 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Manufactured home | 16 Oct 2025 | Determined 10 Nov 2025 |
$791,945 | 1 |
| 12 Industrial Crescent Lemon Tree Passage 2319 DA 16-2025-577-1 |
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; Ancillary commercial development; Recreation facility (indoor) | 16 Oct 2025 | Determined 3 Dec 2025 |
$15,800 | — |
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.