Development applications in West Wollongong, NSW 2500
15 development applications were lodged for properties in West Wollongong 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
15
incl. 7 modifications
Decided
9
4 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
1
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$2.2M
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
- 0Nov
- 1Dec
- 0Jan
- 3Feb
- 1Mar
- 0Apr
- 2May
- 1Jun
- 2Jul
- 2Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
8 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions5
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 9
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 2
- In progress
- 4
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
7 Parsons Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 The Mall
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
30 Yellagong Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
54 Euroka Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
1 Immarna Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in West Wollongong, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
491 Crown Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- In progress
39 Yellagong Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 Immarna Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
471-473 Crown Street
Residential flat building, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
471-473 Crown Street
Residential flat building, Office Premise, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 2 July 2026 · 7 dwellings · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
7 Parsons Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
7 Parsons Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 29 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
30 Yellagong Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
15 Cochrane Street
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 2 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
112 Mount Keira Road
Educational establishment , Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
1 The Mall
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
112 Mount Keira Road
Educational establishment , Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, School
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 3 Feb 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- Determined
7 Parsons Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 5 Dec 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
74 Mount Keira Road
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
54 Euroka Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Lexburn Avenue
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 23 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
4 Thames Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 15 Sept 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
31 Fisher Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
63 Thames Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 31 July 2025 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
29A Thames Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Food and drink premise, Take…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 30 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
25 Thames Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 July 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
11 Uralba Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 July 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
7 Pooraka Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 June 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
19 Rosemont Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 May 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
4 Booyong Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 16 May 2025 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
471-473 Crown Street
Residential flat building, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 1 May 2025 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
70 Mount Keira Road
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 23 Apr 2025 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
117 Robsons Road
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Apr 2025 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Stanleigh Crescent
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 Apr 2025 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
491 Crown Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 26 Mar 2025 · $1M–$5M · 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 West Wollongong: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in West Wollongong in the last 12 months?
15 development applications were lodged for properties in West Wollongong from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 3 applications.
What kind of development is happening in West Wollongong?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (5), dual occupancy & semi-detached (2), subdivisions (1).
How many new homes are proposed in West Wollongong?
Applications lodged in West Wollongong in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 West Wollongong have been decided?
Of the 15 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 9 have a decision (9 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 4 are still in progress and 2 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in West Wollongong?
Applications for West Wollongong are lodged with Wollongong City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.