Development applications in Port Kembla, NSW 2505
42 development applications were lodged for properties in Port 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
42
incl. 12 modifications
Decided
29
12 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
12
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$30.4M
across 29 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.
- 1Oct
- 3Nov
- 2Dec
- 3Jan
- 4Feb
- 3Mar
- 6Apr
- 5May
- 6Jun
- 3Jul
- 3Aug
- 3Sep
What is being proposed
30 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions10
- Commercial, industrial & community9
- New houses4
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached3
- Granny flats2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
Where applications stand
Status of the 42 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 29
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 12
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
9 Robertson Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
81 Parkes Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
30 Cowper Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
184 Military Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
158 Military Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 12 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Port Kembla, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
158 Military Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 12 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
24 Matthews Crescent
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
37 Five Islands Road
Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M
- In progress
30 Cowper Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
81 Parkes Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
217B Wentworth Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
55 Parkes Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
38 Third Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
32-34 Donaldson Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
5 Third Avenue
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
101 Parkes Street
Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
10-14 Wentworth Street
Demolition, Hotel or motel accommodation, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
16 Gallipoli Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
48 Illawarra Street Port Kembla NSW2505
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Service station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
1 Parker Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Griffiths Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
132 Military Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
81 Parkes Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
22-26 Wentworth Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise, Take away food and drink
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 5 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
1 Jubilee Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 1 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
23 Surfside Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Reservoir Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Fifth Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
44 Bland Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
19 Second Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
6 Horne Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
87 Parkes Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
35 Forster Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
42 Dovers Drive
Shed, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
19 Second Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · Under $100K · 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 Port Kembla: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Port Kembla in the last 12 months?
42 development applications were lodged for properties in Port Kembla from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 12 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Port Kembla?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (10), commercial, industrial & community (9), new houses (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Port Kembla?
Applications lodged in Port Kembla in the last 12 months propose 12 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 Port Kembla have been decided?
Of the 42 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 29 have a decision (29 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 12 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Port Kembla?
Applications for Port Kembla are lodged with Wollongong City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.