Development applications in Nowra, NSW 2541
55 development applications were lodged for properties in Nowra 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
55
incl. 12 modifications
Decided
33
17 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
138
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$33.9M
across 38 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
- 5Nov
- 3Dec
- 1Jan
- 6Feb
- 0Mar
- 3Apr
- 5May
- 13Jun
- 8Jul
- 4Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
43 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community14
- Apartments & townhouses10
- Alterations & additions7
- New houses5
- Subdivisions3
- Other & change of use2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
Where applications stand
Status of the 55 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 32
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 5
- In progress
- 17
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
8 Hyam Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 120 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
117 Osborne Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 May 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
119 Berry Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
16 West Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Medium Density Housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
8 Elizabeth Avenue
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of…
New houses · Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Nowra, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
13 Centre Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
58 Worrigee Street
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
70 Plunkett Street
Demolition, Place of public worship, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
8 Hyam Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · 120 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
13 Centre Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
U 4 80 Park Road
Demolition, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
119 Berry Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
38 Berry Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
124 Junction Street
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 30 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Patonga Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 26 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
38 Berry Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
64 Riverview Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
19 Worrigee Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
4 Kinghorne Street
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
10 Arilla Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
124 Junction Street
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 10 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
17 Vendetta Street
Dual occupancy, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 29 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- In progress
34 Moss Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Take away food and drink
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
10 Patonga Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
1 Oliver Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Gungaroo Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
82 Shoalhaven Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
130 Bice Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 Oliver Parade
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
34 Moss Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
36 Warrigal Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
4 Kinghorne Street
Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
18 Cornelius Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
112 Kalandar Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Service station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
117 Osborne Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 May 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Application details as published by Shoalhaven City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Nowra: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Nowra in the last 12 months?
55 development applications were lodged for properties in Nowra from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 12 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 13 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Nowra?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (14), apartments & townhouses (10), alterations & additions (7).
How many new homes are proposed in Nowra?
Applications lodged in Nowra in the last 12 months propose 138 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 Nowra have been decided?
Of the 55 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 33 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 32 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 17 are still in progress and 5 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Nowra?
Applications for Nowra are lodged with Shoalhaven City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.