Port Stephens Council

6,068 DAs

Development application data for Port Stephens Council, New South Wales. Last updated 2026-06-12.

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6,068

Total DAs

N/A

Avg Cost

88.8%

Residential

2026-06-12

Latest Activity

Category Distribution

Monthly Trend (12 months)

Top Categories

Renovation / Extension 1,248

Garage / Carport / Shed 943

New Dwelling 919

Swimming Pool / Spa 579

Subdivision 430

Recent Development Applications

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Date	Description	Category	Suburb
2026-06-12	Erection of a new structure,Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support	Landscaping / Retaining Wall	Nelson Bay 2315
2026-06-12	Dwelling house,Residential Accommodation	Commercial / Industrial	Karuah 2324
2026-06-12	Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers,Swimming pool	Swimming Pool / Spa	Raymond Terrace 2324
2026-06-12	Dwelling house,Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure	Renovation / Extension	Nelson Bay 2315
2026-06-12	Dual occupancy,Erection of a new structure,Dual occupancy (attached)	Multi-Dwelling / Townhouse	Nelson Bay 2315
2026-06-12	Erection of a new structure,Garage, carport or carparking space	Garage / Carport / Shed	Raymond Terrace 2324
2026-06-12	Erection of a new structure,Swimming pool	Swimming Pool / Spa	Medowie 2318
2026-06-12	Dwelling house,Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure,Res...	Renovation / Extension	Shoal Bay 2315
2026-06-11	Subdivision	Subdivision	Raymond Terrace 2324
2026-06-11	Subdivision	Subdivision	Taylors Beach 2316

2026-06-12 Landscaping / Retaining Wall

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

Nelson Bay 2315

2026-06-12 Commercial / Industrial

Dwelling house,Residential Accommodation

Karuah 2324

2026-06-12 Swimming Pool / Spa

Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers,Swimming pool

Raymond Terrace 2324

2026-06-12 Renovation / Extension

Dwelling house,Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure

Nelson Bay 2315

2026-06-12 Multi-Dwelling / Townhouse

Dual occupancy,Erection of a new structure,Dual occupancy (attached)

Nelson Bay 2315

2026-06-12 Garage / Carport / Shed

Erection of a new structure,Garage, carport or carparking space

Raymond Terrace 2324

2026-06-12 Swimming Pool / Spa

Erection of a new structure,Swimming pool

Medowie 2318

2026-06-12 Renovation / Extension

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

Shoal Bay 2315

2026-06-11 Subdivision

Subdivision

Raymond Terrace 2324

2026-06-11 Subdivision

Subdivision

Taylors Beach 2316

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Frequently asked questions

How many development applications are lodged in Port Stephens Council each year?

In the past 12 months, 1,022 development applications were lodged with Port Stephens Council, averaging 85 per month. DA Leads aggregates 6,068 total DA records from this council.

What are the most common development application types in Port Stephens Council?

The top three categories in Port Stephens Council are Renovation / Extension (1,248 DAs, 20.6%), Garage / Carport / Shed (943 DAs, 15.5%), New Dwelling (919 DAs, 15.1%). Residential developments make up 88.8% of all applications recorded.

Which suburbs in Port Stephens Council have the most development activity?

In the last 12 months, the most active suburbs for development applications in Port Stephens Council are Medowie (179 DAs), Nelson Bay (123 DAs), Raymond Terrace (78 DAs).

How can I track new development applications in Port Stephens Council?

DA Leads publishes new Port Stephens 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 Stephens Council's planning portal.

Where does DA Leads source Port Stephens Council data from?

DA Leads aggregates publicly published planning records from Port Stephens Council's official planning systems. Records are refreshed daily; the most recent application in this dataset was lodged on 2026-06-12. For statutory submissions or formal lodgement, always refer to Port Stephens Council directly.