Kempsey Shire Council

2,166 DAs

Development application data for Kempsey, New South Wales. Last updated 2026-06-02.

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2,166

Total DAs

N/A

Avg Cost

85.0%

Residential

2026-06-02

Latest Activity

Category Distribution

Monthly Trend (12 months)

Top Categories

New Dwelling 413

Garage / Carport / Shed 396

Renovation / Extension 376

Swimming Pool / Spa 193

Subdivision 180

Recent Development Applications

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Date	Description	Category	Suburb
2026-06-02	Shed,Erection of a new structure,Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah	Garage / Carport / Shed	West Kempsey 2440
2026-06-02	Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under th...	Change of Use	Yarrahapinni 2441
2026-06-02	Erection of a new structure,Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support,F...	Swimming Pool / Spa	Pola Creek 2440
2026-06-01	Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Residential Accomm...	Renovation / Extension	West Kempsey 2440
2026-06-01	Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Registered club	Renovation / Extension	Hat Head 2440
2026-06-01	Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Balcony, deck, pat...	Renovation / Extension	Kinchela 2440
2026-05-29	Shed,Dwelling house,Erection of a new structure,Residential Accommodation	Garage / Carport / Shed	Toorooka 2440
2026-05-29	Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Balcony, deck, pat...	Renovation / Extension	Dondingalong 2440
2026-05-28	Shed,Erection of a new structure	Garage / Carport / Shed	Dondingalong 2440
2026-05-28	Subdivision	Subdivision	South West Rocks 2431

2026-06-02 Garage / Carport / Shed

Shed,Erection of a new structure,Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah

West Kempsey 2440

2026-06-02 Change of Use

Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of A,Dual occupancy (det...

Yarrahapinni 2441

2026-06-02 Swimming Pool / Spa

Erection of a new structure,Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support,Fences,Swimming pool

Pola Creek 2440

2026-06-01 Renovation / Extension

Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Residential Accommodation

West Kempsey 2440

2026-06-01 Renovation / Extension

Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Registered club

Hat Head 2440

2026-06-01 Renovation / Extension

Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclos...

Kinchela 2440

2026-05-29 Garage / Carport / Shed

Shed,Dwelling house,Erection of a new structure,Residential Accommodation

Toorooka 2440

2026-05-29 Renovation / Extension

Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah,Minor building a...

Dondingalong 2440

2026-05-28 Garage / Carport / Shed

Shed,Erection of a new structure

Dondingalong 2440

2026-05-28 Subdivision

Subdivision

South West Rocks 2431

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Frequently asked questions

How many development applications are lodged in Kempsey Shire Council each year?

In the past 12 months, 383 development applications were lodged with Kempsey Shire Council, averaging 32 per month. DA Leads aggregates 2,166 total DA records from this council.

What are the most common development application types in Kempsey Shire Council?

The top three categories in Kempsey Shire Council are New Dwelling (413 DAs, 19.1%), Garage / Carport / Shed (396 DAs, 18.3%), Renovation / Extension (376 DAs, 17.4%). Residential developments make up 85.0% of all applications recorded.

Which suburbs in Kempsey Shire Council have the most development activity?

In the last 12 months, the most active suburbs for development applications in Kempsey Shire Council are South West Rocks (84 DAs), Crescent Head (41 DAs), South Kempsey (37 DAs).

How can I track new development applications in Kempsey Shire Council?

DA Leads publishes new Kempsey Shire Council DAs daily on this page and via its interactive map. Free email alerts can be set up to deliver a weekly digest of new applications, filterable by category and suburb. For official records, refer to Kempsey Shire Council's planning portal.

Where does DA Leads source Kempsey Shire Council data from?

DA Leads aggregates publicly published planning records from Kempsey Shire Council's official planning systems. Records are refreshed daily; the most recent application in this dataset was lodged on 2026-06-02. For statutory submissions or formal lodgement, always refer to Kempsey Shire Council directly.