Development applications in Lake Illawarra, NSW 2528
22 development applications were lodged for properties in Lake Illawarra 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
22
incl. 7 modifications
Decided
14
6 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
19
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$8.5M
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
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
- 1Jan
- 2Feb
- 2Mar
- 1Apr
- 3May
- 4Jun
- 1Jul
- 1Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
15 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Granny flats4
- Alterations & additions3
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- New houses2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 14
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 6
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
89 Pur Pur Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
36 Addison Avenue
Demolition, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
95 Pur Pur Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 May 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
180 Pur Pur Avenue
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
15 Reddall Parade
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Lake Illawarra, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
22 Addison Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling
- In progress
94 Pur Pur Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
15A Peterborough Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
91 Addison Ave
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
180 Pur Pur Avenue
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
155 Pur Pur Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
91 Pur Pur Avenue
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 30 June 2026 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
17 Albert Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
15 Reddall Parade
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
95 Pur Pur Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 May 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
155 Pur Pur Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 14 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
68 Queen Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 1 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
23 View Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
74 Pur Pur Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Albert Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
89 Pur Pur Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
42 Peterborough Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
34 Pur Pur Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
36 Addison Avenue
Demolition, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
9 Day Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
155 Pur Pur Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
33 Thomas Street
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
Unit 1 2 Commerce Dr
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Heavy Industrial Storage…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 Sept 2025
- Determined
22 Queen Street
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2025 · $5M–$20M
- Determined
42 Peterborough Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
42 Peterborough Avenue
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 26 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
26 Anthony Street
Demolition, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Aug 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
34 Pur Pur Avenue
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Aug 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
173 Reddall Parade
Signage, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Girraween Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 5 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Shellharbour City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Lake Illawarra: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Lake Illawarra in the last 12 months?
22 development applications were lodged for properties in Lake Illawarra from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Lake Illawarra?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were granny flats (4), alterations & additions (3), apartments & townhouses (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Lake Illawarra?
Applications lodged in Lake Illawarra 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 Lake Illawarra have been decided?
Of the 22 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 14 have a decision (14 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 6 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Lake Illawarra?
Applications for Lake Illawarra are lodged with Shellharbour City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.