Development applications in Kiama, NSW 2533

109 development applications were lodged for properties in Kiama from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 18 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

109

incl. 33 modifications

Decided

30 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$74.7M

across 60 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.

11
Oct
8
Nov
4
Dec
6
Jan
9
Feb
11
Mar
10
Apr
12
May
7
Jun
10
Jul
15
Aug
6
Sep

What is being proposed

76 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Alterations & additions26
Commercial, industrial & community16
Dual occupancy & semi-detached8
New houses7
Apartments & townhouses6
Granny flats5
Subdivisions5
Pools, sheds, garages & decks3

Where applications stand

Status of the 109 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 1
Determined (outcome not stated): 61
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 17
In progress: 30

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.

14 Akuna Street
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 54 dwellings · $20M–$100M
110 Terralong Street
Shop top housing
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 May 2026 · 9 dwellings · $1M–$5M
95 Shoalhaven Street
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 Oct 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
45 Thomson Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 9 June 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
19A Bourrool Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 May 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Kiama, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

11 Tingira Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
14 Akuna Street
Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 54 dwellings · $20M–$100M
36 Kaleula Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
17 Glenbrook Drive
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
100 Shoalhaven Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Registered club, Recreation/Tourist Premise
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
40 Bonaira Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
1 5 Brown Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
1 Bong Bong Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
11 Eddy Street
Subdivision
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
150 Shoalhaven Street
Demolition, Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure, Light industry
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
43 Boanyo Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
3A Stewart Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
12 Isabella Place
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
21 Bourrool Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Modification
14 Kaleula Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
45 Surfleet Place
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
43 Boanyo Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
Granny flats · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
46 Bonaira Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
40 Saddleback Mountain Road
Subdivision
Determined
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
3A Stewart Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
1 5 Brown Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
47 Cedar Ridge Road
Subdivision
Withdrawn
Subdivisions · Lodged 31 July 2026 · Under $100K
4 42 Collins Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 July 2026 · Under $100K
123 Bland Street
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
43 Boanyo Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Non-standard Housing, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
83 Tingira Crescent
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
26 Hothersal Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
15 Henley Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or…
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
45 Irvine Street
Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Residential…
In progress
New houses · Lodged 13 July 2026
1 Bong Bong Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification

Application details as published by The Council of the Municipality of Kiama. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in Kiama: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Kiama in the last 12 months?

109 development applications were lodged for properties in Kiama from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 33 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 15 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Kiama?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (26), commercial, industrial & community (16), dual occupancy & semi-detached (8).

How many new homes are proposed in Kiama?

Applications lodged in Kiama in the last 12 months propose 98 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 Kiama have been decided?

Of the 109 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 62 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 61 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 30 are still in progress and 17 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Kiama?

Applications for Kiama are lodged with The Council of the Municipality of Kiama. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.