Development applications in North Wollongong, NSW 2500
15 development applications were lodged for properties in North Wollongong 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
15
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
12
1 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
14
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$7.8M
across 7 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.
- 0Oct
- 1Nov
- 0Dec
- 1Jan
- 2Feb
- 3Mar
- 2Apr
- 2May
- 0Jun
- 2Jul
- 2Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
10 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community4
- Alterations & additions2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 12
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 1
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.
- Determined
26 Ajax Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · 12 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
12 Exeter Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
2 Exeter Avenue
Demolition, Recreation/Tourist Premise, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
31 Railway Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 Porter Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in North Wollongong, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- Determined
2 Exeter Avenue
Demolition, Recreation/Tourist Premise, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
10 Pleasant Avenue
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 8 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
31 Railway Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
58 Montague Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
12 Exeter Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
6 Flinders Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
12 6-8 Ralph Black Drive
Small bar, Hours of operation and trading
Other & change of use · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
122-126 Montague Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026
- Determined
59 Montague Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
59 Montague Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Flinders Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Neighbourhood supermarket
Other & change of use · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
26 Ajax Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · 12 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Withdrawn
17 Porter Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
49 Bourke Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
1 Porter Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 Station Street
Signage, Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
2A Flinders Street
Signage, Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Aug 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
6 Flinders Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Neighbourhood supermarket
Other & change of use · Lodged 31 July 2025
- Determined
39-41 Montague Street
Demolition, Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
22 Ralph Black Drive
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 June 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
6 Bode Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
111-115 Montague Street
Demolition, Industrial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Mar 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
107-109 Montague Street
Demolition, Industrial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Jan 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
4 Achilles Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Jan 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
30 Bourke Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Dec 2024 · Modification
- Determined
4 Blacket Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 Sept 2024 · 4 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
13 Noel Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2024 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
4 Blacket Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 31 July 2024 · 4 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
1 50 Montague Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 July 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Exeter Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 3 July 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
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 North Wollongong: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in North Wollongong in the last 12 months?
15 development applications were lodged for properties in North Wollongong from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in North Wollongong?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (4), alterations & additions (2), apartments & townhouses (1).
How many new homes are proposed in North Wollongong?
Applications lodged in North Wollongong in the last 12 months propose 14 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 North Wollongong have been decided?
Of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 12 have a decision (12 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 1 is still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in North Wollongong?
Applications for North Wollongong are lodged with Wollongong City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.