Development applications in South Nowra, NSW 2541
61 development applications were lodged for properties in South 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
61
incl. 16 modifications
Decided
33
26 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
41
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$34.3M
across 35 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
- 4Nov
- 3Dec
- 2Jan
- 1Feb
- 7Mar
- 2Apr
- 4May
- 10Jun
- 10Jul
- 8Aug
- 7Sep
What is being proposed
45 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community11
- Subdivisions11
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached10
- New houses5
- Apartments & townhouses3
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks3
- Alterations & additions1
- Other & change of use1
Where applications stand
Status of the 61 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 33
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 26
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
94 Hillcrest Avenue
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
2 Wendy Place
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · 3 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
5 Holloway Road
Attached dwelling, Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
23 Tree Frog Street
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
15 Wendy Place
Attached dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in South Nowra, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
1 Echidna Drive
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
94 Hillcrest Avenue
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
64/15 Tom Thumb Ave South Nowra (lot 64 SP109153)
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
206 Princes Highway
Erection of a new structure, Storage premises, Self storage units
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $5M–$20M
- In progress
3 Thornbill Rd, South Nowra - Lot 226 Dp 1320064
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 Sept 2026
- In progress
13 Echidna Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
3 Tree Frog Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
94 Hillcrest Avenue
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
177 Princes Highway
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Self storage units
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
14 Cumberland Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026
- In progress
44 Casa Circuit
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026
- In progress
102 Princes Highway
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 18 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
10 Angelo Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026
- In progress
40 Norfolk Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Service station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
69 Firetail Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
14 Thornbill Road South Nowra Lot 235 Dp 1320064
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
1 Tree Frog Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
New houses · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
32 Casa Circuit South Nowra Lot 213 DP1320064
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
37 Casa Circuit South Nowra Lot 205 DP1320074
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
58 Hillcrest Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 15 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
23 Cumberland Avenue
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 July 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
44 Casa Circuit, South Nowra, Lot 219, Dp 132006
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
10 Angelo Street, South Nowra. Lot 240 Dp 1320064
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 6 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
177 Princes Highway
Demolition, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Self storage units
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
3 Thornbill Rd, South Nowra - Lot 226 Dp 1320064
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
102 Princes Highway
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 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
9 Angelo St, South Nowra - Lot 238 Dp 1320064
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
179 Old Southern Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
23 Cumberland Avenue
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 70 Somerset Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 4 dwellings · Modification
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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South Nowra market data
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in South Nowra.
Development in South Nowra: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in South Nowra in the last 12 months?
61 development applications were lodged for properties in South Nowra from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 16 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in South Nowra?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (11), subdivisions (11), dual occupancy & semi-detached (10).
How many new homes are proposed in South Nowra?
Applications lodged in South Nowra in the last 12 months propose 41 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 South Nowra have been decided?
Of the 61 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 33 have a decision (33 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 26 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in South Nowra?
Applications for South Nowra are lodged with Shoalhaven City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.