Development applications in Russell Vale, NSW 2517
14 development applications were lodged for properties in Russell Vale 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
14
incl. 4 modifications
Decided
9
3 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
3
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$1.8M
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.
- 2Oct
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
- 3Jan
- 1Feb
- 2Mar
- 1Apr
- 0May
- 2Jun
- 0Jul
- 0Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
10 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Demolition only3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Commercial, industrial & community2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- New houses1
Where applications stand
Status of the 14 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 9
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 3
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 East Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
21 Neville Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
7 Watts Lane
Erection of a new structure, Car park
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- In progress
25 York Place
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure, Supporting Development
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
13 Tallowoods Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Russell Vale, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
25 York Place
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure, Supporting Development
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Watts Lane
Erection of a new structure, Car park
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
21 Neville Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Withdrawn
46 York Road
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8 East Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
52 Keerong Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
13 Tallowoods Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Neville Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
18 Moreton Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
13 Broker Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
619 Princes Highway
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 19 Dec 2025 · Modification
- Determined
12 Channon Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
4 Tallowoods Crescent
Demolition, Landscaping structures
Demolition only · Lodged 17 Oct 2025
- Determined
2 Tallowoods Crescent
Demolition, Landscaping structures
Demolition only · Lodged 17 Oct 2025
- Determined
644-646 Princes Highway
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Leslie Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Tallowoods Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
15 Tallowoods Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 June 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
78 Keerong Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 22 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
36 Terania Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
76 Keerong Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 5 Mar 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
13 Tallowoods Crescent
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 28 Feb 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
26 Williams Crescent
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 Feb 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
14 Terania Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Feb 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
644-646 Princes Highway
Commercial development, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Jan 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
639 Princes Highway
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 Jan 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
62 Terania Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 17 Oct 2024 · Under $100K
- Determined
21 Broker Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 1 Oct 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
52 Keerong Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Sept 2024 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
14 Terania Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 July 2024 · $100K–$500K
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 Russell Vale: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Russell Vale in the last 12 months?
14 development applications were lodged for properties in Russell Vale from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Russell Vale?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were demolition only (3), pools, sheds, garages & decks (3), commercial, industrial & community (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Russell Vale?
Applications lodged in Russell Vale in the last 12 months propose 3 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 Russell Vale have been decided?
Of the 14 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 9 have a decision (9 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 3 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Russell Vale?
Applications for Russell Vale are lodged with Wollongong City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.