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Nelson Bay 2315 | Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached) | $1,375,000,000 | Withdrawn |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 |
566 applications lodged in 2026
| Address | What | Lodged | Status | Cost | Dwellings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248 Gan Gan Road Anna Bay 2316 DA 16-2021-361-5 |
Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 31 Jul 2026 | Determined 7 Aug 2026 |
$700,000 | 1 |
| 32 The Parkway Mallabula 2319 DA 16-2026-442-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces | 31 Jul 2026 | Rejected | $159,896 | — |
| 8 Malvern Road Lemon Tree Passage 2319 DA 16-2026-441-1 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure | 30 Jul 2026 | Determined 24 Sep 2026 |
$99,000 | 1 |
| 4296 Nelson Bay Road Anna Bay 2316 DA 16-2017-862-4 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan park | 29 Jul 2026 | Additional Information Requested | $800,000 | — |
| 1 Hideaway Drive Salt Ash 2318 DA 16-2026-431-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool | 29 Jul 2026 | Determined 12 Aug 2026 |
$17,000 | — |
| 31 Ocean Avenue Anna Bay 2316 DA 16-2026-437-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool | 28 Jul 2026 | Determined 17 Aug 2026 |
$18,000 | — |
| 10 Kapalua Crescent Medowie 2318 DA 16-2026-440-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support | 28 Jul 2026 | Determined 13 Aug 2026 |
$19,000 | — |
| 5 Fairlands Road Mallabula 2319 DA 16-2026-438-1 |
Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure | 28 Jul 2026 | Determined 7 Aug 2026 |
$242,588 | 1 |
| 4 Whitbread Drive Lemon Tree Passage 2319 DA 16-2026-434-1 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 28 Jul 2026 | Determined 4 Aug 2026 |
$18,000 | — |
| 3 Blanch Street Raymond Terrace 2324 DA 16-2026-436-1 |
Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure | 28 Jul 2026 | Determined 1 Sep 2026 |
$121,820 | 1 |
| 6a Waropara Road Medowie 2318 DA 16-2026-426-1 |
Educational establishment ; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School; Infrastructure | 24 Jul 2026 | Additional Information Requested | $3,395,261 | — |
| 137 Shoal Bay Road Nelson Bay 2315 DA 16-2025-513-2 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah | 23 Jul 2026 | Determined 12 Aug 2026 |
$65,000 | — |
| 61a Tanilba Road Lemon Tree Passage 2319 DA 16-2026-425-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Swimming pool | 22 Jul 2026 | Determined 18 Aug 2026 |
$72,623 | — |
| 60 Salamander Way Salamander Bay 2317 DA 16-2026-417-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external) | 22 Jul 2026 | Determined 14 Aug 2026 |
$80,000 | — |
| 44 Argyle Avenue Anna Bay 2316 DA 16-2026-430-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool | 22 Jul 2026 | Determined 12 Aug 2026 |
$60,317 | — |
| 25 Ford Avenue Medowie 2318 DA 16-2026-428-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool | 21 Jul 2026 | Determined 11 Aug 2026 |
$40,960 | — |
| 18 Comanche Close Heatherbrae 2324 DA 16-2026-416-1 |
Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation | 21 Jul 2026 | Determined 2 Sep 2026 |
$883,700 | 2 |
| 4 Cambridge Avenue Lemon Tree Passage 2319 DA 16-2026-418-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external) | 20 Jul 2026 | Under Assessment | $35,000 | 1 |
| 81 Camfield Drive Heatherbrae 2324 DA 16-2026-409-1 |
Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure | 16 Jul 2026 | Under Assessment | $104,500 | — |
| 10 Bower Road Medowie 2318 DA 16-2026-411-1 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 16 Jul 2026 | Determined 12 Aug 2026 |
$20,000 | — |
| 2 Reflections Drive One Mile 2316 DA 16-2026-421-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool | 16 Jul 2026 | Determined 23 Jul 2026 |
$93,500 | — |
| 34 Bay Street Nelson Bay 2315 DA 16-2026-66-3 |
Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space | 16 Jul 2026 | Determined 22 Jul 2026 |
$160,000 | 1 |
| 45 Rosebank Drive Wallalong 2320 DA 16-2026-414-1 |
Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 15 Jul 2026 | Determined 25 Aug 2026 |
$781,667 | 1 |
| 22 Ninox Close Salamander Bay 2317 DA 16-2026-407-1 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 15 Jul 2026 | Determined 24 Aug 2026 |
$690,155 | 1 |
| 13 Galoola Drive Nelson Bay 2315 DA 16-2026-412-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool | 15 Jul 2026 | Determined 12 Aug 2026 |
— | — |
| 39 Pershing Place Tanilba Bay 2319 DA 16-2026-415-1 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure | 15 Jul 2026 | Determined 3 Aug 2026 |
$28,600 | 1 |
| 1c Fairlands Road Mallabula 2319 DA 16-2026-402-1 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 15 Jul 2026 | Determined 21 Jul 2026 |
$472,278 | 1 |
| 72 Lentara Street Fingal Bay 2315 DA 16-2026-420-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development | 15 Jul 2026 | Determined 25 Aug 2026 |
$452,100 | — |
| 330a Wanda Avenue Salamander Bay 2317 DA 16-2026-413-1 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support | 14 Jul 2026 | Additional Information Requested | $780,089 | 1 |
| 10 Shiraz Close Hinton 2321 DA 16-2026-390-1 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 14 Jul 2026 | Determined 27 Jul 2026 |
$77,000 | — |
| 61a Tanilba Road Lemon Tree Passage 2319 DA 16-2026-410-1 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 13 Jul 2026 | Determined 18 Aug 2026 |
$87,814 | — |
| 306 Wanda Avenue Salamander Bay 2317 DA 16-2024-90-2 |
Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 13 Jul 2026 | Determined 5 Aug 2026 |
$831,779 | 1 |
| 50 Corrie Parade Corlette 2315 DA 16-2026-408-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external) | 13 Jul 2026 | Determined 3 Aug 2026 |
$9,500 | — |
| 45 Rosewood Drive Medowie 2318 DA 16-2026-405-1 |
Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure | 13 Jul 2026 | Determined 3 Aug 2026 |
$100,000 | 1 |
| 6 Joanne Close Medowie 2318 DA 16-2026-399-1 |
Home business; 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; Hours of operation and trading | 13 Jul 2026 | Under Assessment | $8,000 | — |
| 6 Fern Avenue Soldiers Point 2317 DA 16-2026-401-1 |
Subdivision | 13 Jul 2026 | Determined 9 Sep 2026 |
$10,000 | — |
| 8a Abundance Road Medowie 2318 DA 16-2026-403-1 |
Secondary dwelling; Shed; Erection of a new structure | 10 Jul 2026 | Under Assessment | $120,000 | 1 |
| 413 Tarean Road Karuah 2324 DA 16-2026-397-1 |
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Health Infrastructure; Infrastructure | 8 Jul 2026 | Determined 18 Aug 2026 |
— | — |
| 1494 Paterson Road Duns Creek 2321 DA 16-2026-389-1 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 8 Jul 2026 | Withdrawn | $378,249 | 1 |
| 9 Mallabula Road Mallabula Nsw 2319 DA 16-2026-392-1 |
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 7 Jul 2026 | Additional Information Requested | $643,290 | 1 |
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.