Development applications in Wollongong, NSW 2500
95 development applications were lodged for properties in 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
95
incl. 30 modifications
Decided
68
23 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
41
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$92.9M
across 57 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.
- 6Oct
- 14Nov
- 4Dec
- 8Jan
- 5Feb
- 11Mar
- 9Apr
- 8May
- 9Jun
- 10Jul
- 10Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
65 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community21
- Alterations & additions16
- Subdivisions6
- Apartments & townhouses5
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached4
- New houses4
- Other & change of use3
- Demolition only2
- Granny flats2
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks2
Where applications stand
Status of the 95 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 68
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 4
- In progress
- 23
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
102 Kembla Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · 21 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
32 Cliff Road
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 4 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
89 Evans Street
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
186 Kembla Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7 Jutland Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Wollongong, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
21 Stewart Street
Commercial development, Office Premise, Erection of a new structure, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
86-88 Market Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
130 Church Street
Demolition, Shop top housing, Erection of a new structure, Food and drink premise, Take away food and drink, Hours of operation and trading
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
2 Town Hall Place
Centre-based child care, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
1 Gipps Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
3A Charlotte Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Car park
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · $20M–$100M
- Determined
68 Burelli Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
40 Crown Street
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Food and drink premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
44 New Dapto Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
163-171 Crown Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · $5M–$20M · Modification
- In progress
77 Atchison Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
14 Robinson Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 31 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 8-10 Parkside Avenue
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
42 Corrimal Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Fences, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
39-45 Staff Street
Seniors housing, Advertising and signage
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
42 Corrimal Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
28-32 Young Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 July 2026
- Determined
13 Auburn Street
Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
104 Crown Street
Signage, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Awnings, blinds and canopies
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
65-69 Keira Street
Recreation facility (indoor), Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 July 2026 · Modification
- Determined
43 Kembla Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 1 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
17 Victoria Street
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 19 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
172-174 Keira Street
Signage, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8 Flinders Street
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
9 Park Street
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
9 8-10 Parkside Avenue
Residential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
32 Cliff Road
Demolition, Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 4 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
201 Church Street
Erection of a new structure, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Swan Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
74 Church Street
Demolition, Place of public worship, Advertising and signage, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 June 2026 · $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 Wollongong: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Wollongong in the last 12 months?
95 development applications were lodged for properties in Wollongong from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 30 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 14 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Wollongong?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (21), alterations & additions (16), subdivisions (6).
How many new homes are proposed in Wollongong?
Applications lodged in Wollongong 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 Wollongong have been decided?
Of the 95 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 68 have a decision (68 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 23 are still in progress and 4 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Wollongong?
Applications for Wollongong are lodged with Wollongong City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.