Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

7,242 DAs

Development application data for Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, New South Wales. Last updated 2026-06-03.

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7,242

Total DAs

N/A

Avg Cost

86.0%

Residential

2026-06-03

Latest Activity

Category Distribution

Monthly Trend (12 months)

Top Categories

Renovation / Extension 1,661

New Dwelling 1,296

Swimming Pool / Spa 856

Garage / Carport / Shed 678

Subdivision 497

Recent Development Applications

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Date	Description	Category	Suburb
2026-06-03	Residential Accommodation	Commercial / Industrial	Port Macquarie 2444
2026-06-03	Erection of a new structure,Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah,Swimming p...	Swimming Pool / Spa	Port Macquarie 2444
2026-05-27	Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support,Fences,Residential Accommodat...	Commercial / Industrial	Thrumster 2444
2026-05-25	Erection of a new structure,Swimming pool	Swimming Pool / Spa	Lake Cathie 2445
2026-05-25	Minor building alterations (internal)	Renovation / Extension	Port Macquarie 2444
2026-05-25	Retail Premise	Commercial / Industrial	Port Macquarie 2444
2026-05-25	Restaurant or cafe,Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure...	Renovation / Extension	Port Macquarie 2444
2026-05-25	Erection of a new structure,Swimming pool	Swimming Pool / Spa	Port Macquarie 2444
2026-05-25	Erection of a new structure,Swimming pool	Swimming Pool / Spa	Lake Cathie 2445
2026-05-22	Swimming pool	Swimming Pool / Spa	Port Macquarie 2444

2026-06-03 Commercial / Industrial

Residential Accommodation

Port Macquarie 2444

2026-06-03 Swimming Pool / Spa

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

Port Macquarie 2444

2026-05-27 Commercial / Industrial

Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support,Fences,Residential Accommodation,Supporting Development

Thrumster 2444

2026-05-25 Swimming Pool / Spa

Erection of a new structure,Swimming pool

Lake Cathie 2445

2026-05-25 Renovation / Extension

Minor building alterations (internal)

Port Macquarie 2444

2026-05-25 Commercial / Industrial

Retail Premise

Port Macquarie 2444

2026-05-25 Renovation / Extension

Restaurant or cafe,Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Food and drink premise

Port Macquarie 2444

2026-05-25 Swimming Pool / Spa

Erection of a new structure,Swimming pool

Port Macquarie 2444

2026-05-25 Swimming Pool / Spa

Erection of a new structure,Swimming pool

Lake Cathie 2445

2026-05-22 Swimming Pool / Spa

Swimming pool

Port Macquarie 2444

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Frequently asked questions

How many development applications are lodged in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council each year?

In the past 12 months, 1,189 development applications were lodged with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, averaging 99 per month. DA Leads aggregates 7,242 total DA records from this council.

What are the most common development application types in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council?

The top three categories in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council are Renovation / Extension (1,661 DAs, 22.9%), New Dwelling (1,296 DAs, 17.9%), Swimming Pool / Spa (856 DAs, 11.8%). Residential developments make up 86.0% of all applications recorded.

Which suburbs in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council have the most development activity?

In the last 12 months, the most active suburbs for development applications in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council are Port Macquarie (446 DAs), Thrumster (201 DAs), Lake Cathie (64 DAs).

How can I track new development applications in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council?

DA Leads publishes new Port Macquarie-Hastings 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 Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's planning portal.

Where does DA Leads source Port Macquarie-Hastings Council data from?

DA Leads aggregates publicly published planning records from Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's official planning systems. Records are refreshed daily; the most recent application in this dataset was lodged on 2026-06-03. For statutory submissions or formal lodgement, always refer to Port Macquarie-Hastings Council directly.