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Home builders in Coffs Coast & Nambucca
Heritage records across these 9 suburbs run from 0 to 137. At the top of that range heritage reaches what may be demolished and what may replace it; at the bottom it is not a question at all.
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Coffs Coast & Nambucca suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingen | R1 General, R5 Large Lot | — | Mapped | 3 |
| Bowraville | R5 Large Lot | 8.5m | Mapped | 2 |
| Dorrigo | R1 General, R5 Large Lot | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Macksville | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 8.5m | Mapped | 1 |
| Nambucca Heads | R1 General, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 8.5m | Mapped | 3 |
| Repton | R1 General, R5 Large Lot | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Scotts Head | R1 General, R3 Medium Density | 8.5m | Mapped | 1 |
| Urunga | R1 General, R5 Large Lot | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Valla Beach | R1 General, R3 Medium Density, R5 Large Lot | 8.5m | Mapped | 0 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 137 in Bellingen down to none in Valla Beach.
- 4 overlay families are mapped across the region; Bellingen carries the most at 3.
- The 9 mapped suburbs cover 222 km² between them — Urunga is the largest at 49 km² and Valla Beach the smallest at 3.3 km².
What is mapped across Coffs Coast & Nambucca
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Item - General | Bellingen, Bowraville, Dorrigo, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Repton, Scotts Head and Urunga |
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Bellingen, Dorrigo, Repton and Urunga |
| Heritage — Conservation Area - General | Bellingen, Bowraville and Nambucca Heads |
| Heritage — Aboriginal Place of Heritage Significance | Nambucca Heads |
Which Coffs Coast & Nambucca suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Urunga is the largest at 48.5 km², Valla Beach the most compact at 3.3 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Valla Beach, with 0 overlay families mapped against 3 in Bellingen.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Valla Beach — no heritage records intersect it. Bellingen carries 137.
Questions about building in Coffs Coast & Nambucca
Which council approves building work in Coffs Coast & Nambucca?
2: Bellingen, Dorrigo, Repton and Urunga with Bellingen Council; Bowraville, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Scotts Head and Valla Beach with Nambucca Valley Council.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Coffs Coast & Nambucca?
Yes, in all 9 mapped Coffs Coast & Nambucca suburbs: Bellingen, Bowraville, Dorrigo, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Repton, Scotts Head, Urunga and Valla Beach.
Which Coffs Coast & Nambucca suburb has the most planning constraints?
Bellingen: 3 overlay families against 0 in Valla Beach.
What planning zones apply across Coffs Coast & Nambucca?
5: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential, R4 High Density Residential and R5 Large Lot Residential. Widest range: Macksville, at 4.
Is heritage mapped in Coffs Coast & Nambucca?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Bellingen 137, Dorrigo 74, Bowraville 35, Urunga 34, Repton 8, Nambucca Heads 6, Macksville 5, Scotts Head 1. None in Valla Beach.
Lodge with: Bellingen, Dorrigo, Repton and Urunga with Bellingen Council (Bellingen Local Environmental Plan 2010); Bowraville, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Scotts Head and Valla Beach with Nambucca Valley Council (Nambucca Local Environmental Plan 2010). Read 2026-09-20.
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Building in Coffs Coast & Nambucca?
Tell us the suburb and what you are building. Licence checked with NSW Fair Trading, insurance sighted, still trading, and genuinely working in Bellingen, Bowraville and Dorrigo. If we cannot find one worth recommending, we will say so.
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