Development applications in Fairy Meadow, NSW 2519
40 development applications were lodged for properties in Fairy Meadow 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
40
incl. 3 modifications
Decided
25
12 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
19
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$25.6M
across 32 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.
- 4Oct
- 5Nov
- 3Dec
- 1Jan
- 5Feb
- 2Mar
- 0Apr
- 4May
- 5Jun
- 4Jul
- 6Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
37 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community11
- Alterations & additions7
- New houses5
- Demolition only4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Subdivisions2
Where applications stand
Status of the 40 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 24
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 3
- In progress
- 12
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.
- Determined
10-12 Soudan Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Jan 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
125 Meadow Street
Demolition, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 May 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
33 Daisy Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
5 Elliotts Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
3 Maxwell Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Fairy Meadow, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
57 Ellengowan Crescent
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
18 Ellengowan Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
112-116 Princes Highway
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure, Supporting Development
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
118 Hopewood Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
71 Storey Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Garage, carport or carparking space, Manufactured home…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
15 Breda Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
22 Lombard Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
201 Pioneer Road
Erection of a new structure, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Maxwell Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
11 Soudan Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 15 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
11 Elliotts Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
11-13 Princes Highway
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
7 Squires Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Fences, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
2 Elliotts Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 June 2026
- Determined
12 Kingsford Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
33 Daisy Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
11-13 Princes Highway
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
125 Meadow Street
Demolition, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 May 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
5 Elliotts Road
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
8 Maxwell Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 5 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
63 Storey Street
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 15 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Hopewood Crescent
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
36 Chapman Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
66 Storey Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 26 Feb 2026
- Determined
24 Smith Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
77 Jardine Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Shop
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
135-143 Princes Highway
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10-12 Soudan Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 Jan 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
9 Rann Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
8 Garratt Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Dec 2025 · $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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Fairy Meadow market data
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Fairy Meadow.
Development in Fairy Meadow: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Fairy Meadow in the last 12 months?
40 development applications were lodged for properties in Fairy Meadow from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 3 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Fairy Meadow?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (11), alterations & additions (7), new houses (5).
How many new homes are proposed in Fairy Meadow?
Applications lodged in Fairy Meadow in the last 12 months propose 19 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 Fairy Meadow have been decided?
Of the 40 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 25 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 24 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 12 are still in progress and 3 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Fairy Meadow?
Applications for Fairy Meadow are lodged with Wollongong City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.