Development applications in Austinmer, NSW 2515
18 development applications were lodged for properties in Austinmer from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.
Latest council activity:
Applications lodged
18
incl. 6 modifications
Decided
7
9 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
4
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$7.1M
across 12 applications
Applications lodged each month
Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. The latest month is month-to-date, and councils can publish applications a few weeks after lodgement.
- 0Oct
- 0Nov
- 2Dec
- 4Jan
- 2Feb
- 1Mar
- 0Apr
- 0May
- 1Jun
- 1Jul
- 4Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
12 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions7
- New houses2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 18 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 7
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 9
Many council records only say an application was "determined", without saying whether it was approved, so those are shown separately rather than counted as approvals.
Largest projects in the last 12 months
Ranked by dwellings proposed, then declared construction cost.
- In progress
12 Oceana Parade
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
3 Hillcrest Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
58 Hill Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Moore Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
2B Headland Avenue
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Austinmer, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
26 The Grove
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
12 Oceana Parade
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
54 Asquith Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
27 Mountain Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
58 Hill Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- In progress
3/114 Lawrence Hargrave Drive
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Toxteth Avenue
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
34 Oceana Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 The Grove
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
67 Buttenshaw Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
8 Allen Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Hillcrest Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
67 Buttenshaw Drive
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures), Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
4 Mountain Road
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
12 Moore Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Jan 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
28 Mountain Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
18 Mountain Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
2B Headland Avenue
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 9 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
15 The Grove
Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Sept 2025 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Headland Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 30 Aug 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
8 Headland Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Aug 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
11 Allen Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 5 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
46 Balfour Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Kennedy Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
12 Kennedy Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
72 Mountain Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 Hill Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
2B Headland Avenue
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 June 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
111 Buttenshaw Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Balfour Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 May 2025 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Wollongong City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Austinmer: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Austinmer in the last 12 months?
18 development applications were lodged for properties in Austinmer from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Austinmer?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (7), new houses (2), commercial, industrial & community (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Austinmer?
Applications lodged in Austinmer in the last 12 months propose 4 new dwellings, counting new houses, granny flats, dual occupancies, townhouses and apartments where the application states a dwelling count. Withdrawn applications and modifications are excluded.
How many development applications in Austinmer have been decided?
Of the 18 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 7 have a decision (7 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 9 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Austinmer?
Applications for Austinmer are lodged with Wollongong City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.