Development applications in Farmborough Heights, NSW 2526
15 development applications were lodged for properties in Farmborough Heights 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
15
incl. 1 modifications
Decided
11
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
3
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$3.0M
across 13 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.
- 2Oct
- 2Nov
- 0Dec
- 1Jan
- 0Feb
- 4Mar
- 1Apr
- 1May
- 1Jun
- 1Jul
- 1Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
14 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions8
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- New houses2
- Granny flats1
Where applications stand
Status of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 11
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 3
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
34 Gerard Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
18 Sugarwood Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
253 Farmborough Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
100 Panorama Drive
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
131 Panorama Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Farmborough Heights, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
18 Sugarwood Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
200 Farmborough Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
177 Waples Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
37 Stanley Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
100 Panorama Drive
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
210 Farmborough Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Brendon Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
93 Stanley Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
253 Farmborough Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
11 Highview Drive
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
198 Farmborough Road
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Gerard Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
131 Panorama Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
182 Waples Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
19 Carlon Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Pathways and paving
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
103 Farmborough Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
54 Brendon Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
130 Waples Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 June 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
61 Iola Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
59 River Oak Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 June 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
20 Tannabah Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 Apr 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
9 Tannabah Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Apr 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
182 Waples Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
28 Lyrebird Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Mar 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Ashley Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Mar 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
60 Stanley Avenue
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 8 Jan 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Sugarwood Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 9 Dec 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
1 Stanley Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Dec 2024 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
37 Fairloch Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Nov 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Primrose Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Oct 2024 · 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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Farmborough Heights market data
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Development in Farmborough Heights: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Farmborough Heights in the last 12 months?
15 development applications were lodged for properties in Farmborough Heights from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 1 was a modification to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Farmborough Heights?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (8), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3), new houses (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Farmborough Heights?
Applications lodged in Farmborough Heights in the last 12 months propose 3 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 Farmborough Heights have been decided?
Of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 11 have a decision (11 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Farmborough Heights?
Applications for Farmborough Heights are lodged with Wollongong City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.