Development applications in Mount Kembla, NSW 2526
12 development applications were lodged for properties in Mount Kembla 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
12
incl. 4 modifications
Decided
8
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.7M
across 8 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
- 0Nov
- 2Dec
- 1Jan
- 0Feb
- 0Mar
- 1Apr
- 1May
- 1Jun
- 2Jul
- 1Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
8 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions5
- Subdivisions2
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 12 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 8
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 4
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
364 Cordeaux Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
86 William James Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
54 Stones Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Cudgee Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
161 Cordeaux Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 27 applications lodged in Mount Kembla, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
161 Cordeaux Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
273 Cordeaux Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 31 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
364 Cordeaux Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
161 Cordeaux Road
Subdivision, Residential Accommodation
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2/227A Cordeaux Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
317 Cordeaux Road
Home business, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
87 William James Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
5 Cudgee Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
54 Stones Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
37 Stones Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
86 William James Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
273 Cordeaux Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 13 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
565 Cordeaux Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 30 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
31 Avon Parade
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
31 William James Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
356 Cordeaux Road
Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Car park
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 6 May 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
31 Avon Parade
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
161 Cordeaux Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Apr 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
4 Benjamin Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Access ramp, Minor building alterations (external), Early Education and Care…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 Apr 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Withdrawn
161 Cordeaux Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Feb 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
82 William James Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Dec 2024 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
100 William James Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2024 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
229 Cordeaux Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2024 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
275 Cordeaux Road
Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Other & change of use · Lodged 12 June 2024 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
227B Cordeaux Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming…
New houses · Lodged 27 Feb 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
161 Cordeaux Road
Subdivision, Residential Accommodation
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 Feb 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Benjamin Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Access ramp, Minor building alterations (external), Early Education and Care…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 Jan 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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Development in Mount Kembla: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Mount Kembla in the last 12 months?
12 development applications were lodged for properties in Mount Kembla from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Mount Kembla?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (5), subdivisions (2), new houses (1).
How many new homes are proposed in Mount Kembla?
Applications lodged in Mount Kembla in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 Mount Kembla have been decided?
Of the 12 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 8 have a decision (8 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Mount Kembla?
Applications for Mount Kembla are lodged with Wollongong City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.