Development applications in Figtree, NSW 2525
59 development applications were lodged for properties in Figtree 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
59
incl. 12 modifications
Decided
34
16 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
30
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$18.7M
across 39 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.
- 3Oct
- 3Nov
- 6Dec
- 4Jan
- 3Feb
- 8Mar
- 2Apr
- 4May
- 6Jun
- 10Jul
- 8Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
47 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions25
- New houses6
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Other & change of use3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Demolition only2
- Subdivisions2
- Granny flats1
Where applications stand
Status of the 59 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 34
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 9
- In progress
- 16
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
136-140 Princes Highway
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 10 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
14 William Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 9 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
28 Indigo Way
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
14 Waterfall Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
40 Waterfall Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Figtree, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
57 Jacaranda Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
113 O'Briens Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
12 Garden Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Earthworks, retaining…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 47A Nebo Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
4 Mary Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
17 Risley Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
40 Hennessy Lane
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
28 Figtree Crescent
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
51 Walang Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
60 Uralba Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1A Belwarra Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
28 Indigo Way
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
79 Bellevue Road
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
79 Bellevue Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 4 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
136-140 Princes Highway
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 10 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
182 Jacaranda Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
48 Edmund Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
101 Springfield Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies, Barbecues and other outdoor cooking…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
182 Jacaranda Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
40 Waterfall Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
40 Hennessy Lane
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
25 Rainforest Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
14 William Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 9 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
19 Princes Highway
Erection of a new structure, Flagpoles
Other & change of use · Lodged 12 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
14 Manna Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 5 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
42 Waterfall Way
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or carparking space, Hot water systems…
New houses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 Suttor Place
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 May 2026
- Determined
8 Gadsden Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
69 Gibsons Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
24 Figtree Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
Application details as published by Wollongong City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
Suburb profile
Figtree market data
Median prices, rental yield, growth, vacancy and properties for sale in Figtree.
Sales
Recently sold in Figtree
What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Figtree.
Development in Figtree: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Figtree in the last 12 months?
59 development applications were lodged for properties in Figtree from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 12 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Figtree?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (25), new houses (6), dual occupancy & semi-detached (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Figtree?
Applications lodged in Figtree in the last 12 months propose 30 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 Figtree have been decided?
Of the 59 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 34 have a decision (34 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 16 are still in progress and 9 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Figtree?
Applications for Figtree are lodged with Wollongong City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.