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Nelson Bay 2315 | Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached) | $1,375,000,000 | Withdrawn |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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Vardon Road Fern Bay 2295 DA 16-2026-237-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool | 23 Apr 2026 | Determined 30 Apr 2026 |
$82,690 | — |
| 1 Giles Road Seaham 2324 DA 16-2026-228-1 |
Dual occupancy; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation | 22 Apr 2026 | Determined 28 Jul 2026 |
$825,000 | 1 |
| 587 Newline Road Raymond Terrace 2324 DA 16-2026-229-1 |
Subdivision | 22 Apr 2026 | Additional Information Requested | $28,843,013 | — |
| 16 Parkway Avenue Raymond Terrace 2324 DA 16-2026-227-1 |
Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support | 22 Apr 2026 | Withdrawn | $1,800,000 | 11 |
| 71 Tanilba Avenue Tanilba Bay 2319 DA 16-2026-217-1 |
Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign | 22 Apr 2026 | Determined 26 May 2026 |
$16,682 | — |
| 281 Fullerton Cove Road Fullerton Cove 2318 DA 16-2026-221-1 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure | 22 Apr 2026 | Determined 25 May 2026 |
$47,585 | — |
| 2 Beenong Close Nelson Bay 2315 DA 16-2026-63-2 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external) | 22 Apr 2026 | Determined 11 May 2026 |
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| 5 Koala Place Boat Harbour 2316 16-2023-173-3 |
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Function centre | 21 Apr 2026 | Determined 28 Jul 2026 |
— | — |
| 30 Bareena Street Raymond Terrace 2324 DA 16-2026-209-1 |
Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached) | 21 Apr 2026 | Determined 28 Jul 2026 |
$815,000 | 2 |
| 41 Brush Box Avenue Medowie 2318 DA 16-2026-216-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Carport | 21 Apr 2026 | Determined 1 May 2026 |
$3,300 | — |
| 31 Silver Wattle Drive Medowie 2318 DA 16-2026-203-1 |
Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached) | 20 Apr 2026 | Determined 26 Jun 2026 |
$770,198 | 2 |
| 195 Soldiers Point Road Salamander Bay 2317 DA 16-2023-391-2 |
Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure | 20 Apr 2026 | Determined 1 Jun 2026 |
$4,604,022 | 5 |
| 43 Gwen Parade Raymond Terrace 2324 DA 16-2026-226-1 |
Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport | 17 Apr 2026 | Determined 11 May 2026 |
$96,902 | — |
| 13 Argyle Avenue Anna Bay 2316 DA 16-2026-225-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool | 17 Apr 2026 | Determined 28 Apr 2026 |
$79,500 | — |
| 14 Troman Parade Raymond Terrace 2324 DA 16-2026-224-1 |
Demolition; Dwelling house | 17 Apr 2026 | Determined 17 Apr 2026 |
$97,544 | 1 |
| 2100 Pacific Highway Tomago 2322 DA 16-2026-208-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Horticulture | 16 Apr 2026 | Determined 7 Aug 2026 |
$55,000 | — |
| 69 Soldiers Point Road Soldiers Point 2317 DA 16-2026-215-1 |
Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure | 16 Apr 2026 | Withdrawn | $1,978,500 | 1 |
| 3 Shimmer Street Nelson Bay 2315 DA 16-2026-220-1 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure | 16 Apr 2026 | Determined 11 May 2026 |
$249,700 | 1 |
| 46 Links Drive Raymond Terrace 2324 DA 16-2026-222-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external) | 16 Apr 2026 | Determined 6 May 2026 |
$125,000 | — |
| 634 Hinton Road Hinton 2321 DA 16-2026-191-1 |
Farm buildings; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support | 15 Apr 2026 | Determined 6 Aug 2026 |
$330,000 | — |
| 9 Correa Crescent Raymond Terrace 2324 DA 16-2026-204-1 |
Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia | 15 Apr 2026 | Determined 6 May 2026 |
$73,719 | — |
| 14 Ryan Road Medowie 2318 DA 16-2026-200-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah | 15 Apr 2026 | Determined 7 May 2026 |
$19,000 | — |
| 23 Port Stephens Drive Anna Bay 2316 DA 16-2026-202-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Caravan park | 14 Apr 2026 | Withdrawn | $189,000 | — |
| 96 Holdom Road Karuah 2324 DA 16-2026-213-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Non-standard Housing | 14 Apr 2026 | Additional Information Requested | $150,000 | — |
| 8 Kennington Drive Tomago 2322 DA 16-2026-214-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry | 14 Apr 2026 | Determined 19 Jun 2026 |
$997,601 | — |
| 4 Bounty Close Hinton 2321 DA 16-2026-186-1 |
Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Rainwater tanks | 13 Apr 2026 | Determined 16 Jul 2026 |
$456,324 | 1 |
| 14 Essendene Road Shoal Bay 2315 DA 16-2026-197-1 |
Subdivision | 13 Apr 2026 | Determined 17 Jul 2026 |
$5,000 | — |
| 4 Longworth Road Karuah 2324 DA 16-2026-201-1 |
Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space | 13 Apr 2026 | Determined 3 Jun 2026 |
$672,750 | 2 |
| 55 Wychewood Avenue Mallabula 2319 DA 16-2026-211-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external) | 13 Apr 2026 | Determined 1 Jun 2026 |
$30,000 | — |
| 4 Louarna Close Corlette 2315 16-2026-182-1 |
Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Clothes hoists and clothes lines | 13 Apr 2026 | Determined 22 May 2026 |
$1,100 | 1 |
| 2 Meredith Avenue Lemon Tree Passage 2319 DA 16-2018-694-5 |
Erection of a new structure; Shop | 13 Apr 2026 | Withdrawn 20 Oct 2025 |
$715,000 | — |
| 8a Tingara Road Nelson Bay 2315 DA 16-2019-405-4 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support | 13 Apr 2026 | Determined 8 May 2026 |
$264,000 | 1 |
| 40 Kent Gardens Soldiers Point 2317 DA 16-2026-210-1 |
Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation | 13 Apr 2026 | Determined 20 Apr 2026 |
$5,000 | — |
| 3 Woodoak Road Karuah 2324 DA 16-2026-205-1 |
Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies | 13 Apr 2026 | Determined 20 Apr 2026 |
$14,500 | — |
| 37 Lewis Drive Medowie 2318 DA 16-2026-171-1 |
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development | 8 Apr 2026 | Determined 22 May 2026 |
$48,300 | — |
| 1 Peace Parade Tanilba Bay 2319 DA 16-2026-187-1 |
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Letterboxes; Minor building alterations (external); Rainwater tanks; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Residential Accommodation | 8 Apr 2026 | Determined 24 Apr 2026 |
$503,125 | 1 |
| 77 Wallawa Road Nelson Bay 2315 DA 16-2026-169-1 |
Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure | 7 Apr 2026 | Determined 16 Sep 2026 |
$1,760,000 | 4 |
| 110 Coachwood Drive Medowie 2318 DA 16-2026-193-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support | 7 Apr 2026 | Determined 2 Jul 2026 |
$63,000 | — |
| 93 Norfolk Street Fern Bay 2295 DA 16-2026-190-1 |
Subdivision | 7 Apr 2026 | Determined 9 Jul 2026 |
$5,000 | 2 |
| 6 Elouera Close Brandy Hill 2324 DA 16-2026-188-1 |
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Function centre; Tourist and visitor accommodation | 7 Apr 2026 | Determined 7 Jul 2026 |
$256,245 | 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.