Development applications in Lake Heights, NSW 2502
26 development applications were lodged for properties in Lake 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
26
incl. 8 modifications
Decided
16
8 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
7
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$13.4M
across 17 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.
- 5Oct
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
- 2Jan
- 3Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 1May
- 2Jun
- 4Jul
- 1Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
18 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions4
- Subdivisions3
- Demolition only2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- New houses2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
- Commercial, industrial & community1
- Granny flats1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 26 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 16
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 8
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
348 Northcliffe Drive
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
348 Northcliffe Drive
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
23 Trevor Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Karrabah Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Jacana Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Lake Heights, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
68 Denise Street
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Derowie Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
282 Northcliffe Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
348 Northcliffe Drive
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
348 Northcliffe Drive
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
56 Whimbrel Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 164 Shearwater Drive
Home-based child care, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
35 Weringa Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
23 Trevor Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 1 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Hingston Close
Home business, Hours of operation and trading
Other & change of use · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Canberra Road
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard stand spaces…
Subdivisions · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
89 Whimbrel Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Modification
- Determined
18 Buena Vista Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
44 St Cloud Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
314 Flagstaff Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
10 Aitkin Place
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
88 Barina Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 5 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
314 Flagstaff Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
6 Karrabah Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
78 Denise Street
Place of public worship, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Early…
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 Dec 2025 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
10 Aitkin Place
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
302 Northcliffe Drive
Demolition, Supporting Development
Demolition only · Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
314 Flagstaff Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
302 Northcliffe Drive
Demolition, Supporting Development
Demolition only · Lodged 28 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
54 Mirrabooka Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Jacana Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 13 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
18 Canberra Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Sept 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
18 Noble Parade
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
6 Lake Heights Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
8 Lake Heights Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
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 Lake Heights: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Lake Heights in the last 12 months?
26 development applications were lodged for properties in Lake Heights from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 8 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Lake Heights?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (4), subdivisions (3), demolition only (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Lake Heights?
Applications lodged in Lake Heights in the last 12 months propose 7 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 Lake Heights have been decided?
Of the 26 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 16 have a decision (16 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 8 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Lake Heights?
Applications for Lake Heights are lodged with Wollongong City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.