Development applications in Dapto, NSW 2530
42 development applications were lodged for properties in Dapto 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
42
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
27
13 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
46
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$35.7M
across 31 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.
- 1Oct
- 3Nov
- 4Dec
- 5Jan
- 2Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 2May
- 4Jun
- 6Jul
- 5Aug
- 6Sep
What is being proposed
34 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions7
- Commercial, industrial & community5
- New houses5
- Granny flats4
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Demolition only3
- Subdivisions2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Where applications stand
Status of the 42 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 27
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 13
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
98-100 Princes Highway
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 34 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
56 Byamee Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
33 Werowi Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
22 Beltana Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
36A Carlyle Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Dapto, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
38 Carlyle Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
79 Mount Brown Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
32 St James Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
3 Mount Brown Road
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
70-76 Marshall Street
Restaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Retail…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
Shop 2 76 Byamee Street
Mobile food and drink outlet, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Modification
- In progress
8 Baan Baan Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses, Carport, Garage, carport…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
22 Beltana Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
56 Byamee Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
Shop 2 6-10 Princes Highway
Restaurant or cafe, Retail Premise, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Modification
- Withdrawn
70-76 Marshall Street
Restaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Retail…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
40 Kapooka Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
89-99 Princes Highway
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Animal boarding or training establishment
Demolition only · Lodged 23 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
13 Werowi Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
30 Parkside Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
33 Werowi Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
98-100 Princes Highway
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 34 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
46 Lakelands Drive
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
60 Billabong Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
82 Marshall Street
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
39 Amaral Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
24 Yorkshire Road
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 19 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
Shop 2 76 Byamee Street
Mobile food and drink outlet, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 May 2026
- Determined
32 St James Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
25 Princes Highway
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Health consulting room
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
14 Baan Baan Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
176 Princes Highway
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
8 Parkside Drive
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
89-99 Princes Highway
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
9 Barellan Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
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 Dapto: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Dapto in the last 12 months?
42 development applications were lodged for properties in Dapto from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Dapto?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (7), commercial, industrial & community (5), new houses (5).
How many new homes are proposed in Dapto?
Applications lodged in Dapto in the last 12 months propose 46 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 Dapto have been decided?
Of the 42 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 27 have a decision (27 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 13 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Dapto?
Applications for Dapto are lodged with Wollongong City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.