Northern Rivers DA intelligence

Ballina Development Applications and DA Tracker

SiteScope tracks 1262 public development application records for Ballina Shire Council over the past 12 months, including 334 in the past 90 days and 120 in the past 30 days.

NSW Northern Rivers Last checked 10 July 2026 Latest lodged 10 July 2026
Past 30 days120
Past 90 days334
Past 12 months1262
Reported value$398,680,061

What development is happening in Ballina?

Ballina Shire Council public DA activity covers coastal, riverfront, rural-residential, industrial, and town-centre development around Ballina, Lennox Head, Alstonville, Wardell, Wollongbar, and surrounding villages.

Recent public DAs

Recent records are included so this page answers a real local planning question, not just a generic council search query. Sensitive contact data and paid-only SiteScope intelligence are not published here.

  1. Alterations and Additions, Shed and Swimming Pool - Proposed alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including the change of use to an expanded dwelling, demolition works, swimming pool, shed, earthworks and vegetation removal

    12 Edward Pl, Knockrow NSW 2479

    2026/291.1 Lodged 10 July 2026 $1,103,000 Official record
  2. Alterations and Additions Alterations and additions to a dwelling house including minor demolition works and deck

    5 John Sharpe St, East Ballina NSW 2478

    2026/129.1 Lodged 9 July 2026 $112,200 Official record
  3. CANCELLED

    16 Cooloola Ave, Lennox Head NSW 2478

    1999/803.1 Approved 9 July 2026 $146,000 Official record
  4. Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah

    26 Coogee St, East Ballina NSW 2478

    2026/287.1 Under Assessment 9 July 2026 $51,260 Official record
  5. Dwelling House - PCA OC (PART)

    2 Dune Ave, Skennars Head NSW 2478

    2025/5148.1 Lodged 9 July 2026 $698,537 Official record
  6. Dual Occupancy (detached) - areas

    46 Teakwood Dr, Alstonville NSW 2477

    2025/430.1 Lodged 8 July 2026 $941,603 Official record
  7. Secondary Dwelling - Amended PCA CDC Demolition of existing shed building and construction of new secondary dwelling - (modifications to openings and internal layout)

    35 Sandstone Cr, Lennox Head NSW 2478

    2026/5097.1 Approved 8 July 2026 $250,000 Official record
  8. Alterations and Additions - PCA OC (WHOLE)

    165 Ballina Rd, Alstonville NSW 2477

    2025/5093.1 Lodged 8 July 2026 $168,300 Official record

Top categories

  • Occupation Certificate121
  • Development Application104
  • Construction Certificate69
  • Residential63
  • Complying Development59
  • Other56

Active suburbs

  • Lennox Head123
  • Ballina87
  • Wollongbar80
  • Alstonville39
  • East Ballina37
  • Cumbalum26

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