Development applications in Shellharbour, NSW 2529
25 development applications were lodged for properties in Shellharbour 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
25
incl. 9 modifications
Decided
16
8 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
38
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$26.1M
across 16 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
- 1Nov
- 5Dec
- 1Jan
- 1Feb
- 2Mar
- 2Apr
- 2May
- 4Jun
- 3Jul
- 1Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
16 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses5
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached4
- Alterations & additions3
- Commercial, industrial & community2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 25 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 16
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 1
- In progress
- 8
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
23 Mary Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · 26 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
12 William Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
12 Boollwarroo Parade
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
4 Eastern Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
31 Towns Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Shellharbour, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
22 Old Bass Point Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
23 Mary Street
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · 26 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
2 John Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
11 Marina Drive Shell Cove
Pub, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 July 2026 · Modification
- In progress
31-33 Addison Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Demolition only · Lodged 31 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
1 5 Reid Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
11 Marina Drive Shell Cove
Pub, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Modification
- Determined
4 Eastern Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
2 21 Eastern Avenue
Attached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Addison Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Withdrawn
25 Addison 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 26 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
19 Ocean Beach Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
12 William Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
30 Mary Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
19 Darley Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
2 14 Wollongong Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
37 Darley Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
6 Wentworth Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
17 Old Bass Point Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
1 Wollongong Street
Temporary building, structure or use, Entertainment associated with existing premises, Temporary structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
31 Towns Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
12 Boollwarroo Parade
Demolition, Subdivision, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
8 Gardeners Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Granny flats · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
William Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Recreation facility (major)
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 Wollongong Street
Demolition, Pub, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Oct 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
Wattle Road
Erection of a new structure, Shipping containers
Other & change of use · Lodged 11 Sept 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
10 Sophia Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 28 Aug 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
William Street
Erection of a new structure, Storage premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 July 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
17 Old Bass Point Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
30 Mary Street
Demolition, Medium Density Housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 July 2025 · 8 dwellings · $100K–$500K · Modification
Application details as published by Shellharbour City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Shellharbour: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Shellharbour in the last 12 months?
25 development applications were lodged for properties in Shellharbour from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 9 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 5 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Shellharbour?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (5), dual occupancy & semi-detached (4), alterations & additions (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Shellharbour?
Applications lodged in Shellharbour in the last 12 months propose 38 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 Shellharbour have been decided?
Of the 25 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 16 have a decision (16 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 8 are still in progress and 1 was withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Shellharbour?
Applications for Shellharbour are lodged with Shellharbour City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.