Development applications in Unanderra, NSW 2526
24 development applications were lodged for properties in Unanderra 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
24
incl. 5 modifications
Decided
18
6 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
15
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$9.7M
across 18 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
- 2Nov
- 4Dec
- 1Jan
- 3Feb
- 1Mar
- 1Apr
- 2May
- 4Jun
- 2Jul
- 1Aug
- 0Sep
What is being proposed
19 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community8
- Alterations & additions3
- Granny flats2
- Apartments & townhouses1
- Demolition only1
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
- New houses1
- Other & change of use1
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Where applications stand
Status of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 18
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 0
- In progress
- 6
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
181 Princes Highway
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 11 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
211 Princes Highway
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 15 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Tresnan Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
55 Jenkins Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Cummins Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Unanderra, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
181 Princes Highway
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · 11 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
9 Waverley Drive
Erection of a new structure, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
24 Waynote Place
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
74 Waples Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
7 Cummins Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
64 Central Road
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 June 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
68 Waples Road
Signage, Advertising and signage, Business identification sign
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Coachwood Drive
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 May 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
46 Hurt Parade
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
37 Princes Highway
Erection of a new structure, Car park
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
21 Doyle Avenue
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 31 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
5 Coachwood Drive
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 15 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Thornbury Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
12 Hurt Parade
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Tallegalla Street
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise, Hours of operation and…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
229-233 Princes Highway
Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Service station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
16 Glastonbury Avenue
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure, Supporting Development
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
3 Tresnan Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
39A Princes Highway
Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Specialised Retail Premises
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 Dec 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
211 Princes Highway
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 15 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
32 10 Sylvester Avenue
Warehouse or distribution centre, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Nov 2025
- Determined
Hargreaves Street
Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Other & change of use · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
181 Princes Highway
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
55 Jenkins Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 9 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
37 Glastonbury Avenue
Industrial development, Warehouse or distribution centre, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Sept 2025 · Modification
- Determined
26 Thornbury Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
52-54 Industrial Road
Erection of a new structure, Animal shelters
Other & change of use · Lodged 27 Aug 2025 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Leigh Crescent
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
74 Waples Road
Educational establishment , Erection of a new structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2025 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
46 Lindsay Street
Erection of a new structure, Moveable dwelling
New houses · Lodged 12 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
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 Unanderra: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Unanderra in the last 12 months?
24 development applications were lodged for properties in Unanderra from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 5 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 4 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Unanderra?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (8), alterations & additions (3), granny flats (2).
How many new homes are proposed in Unanderra?
Applications lodged in Unanderra in the last 12 months propose 15 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 Unanderra have been decided?
Of the 24 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 18 have a decision (18 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 6 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Unanderra?
Applications for Unanderra are lodged with Wollongong City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.