Development applications in Woonona, NSW 2517
53 development applications were lodged for properties in Woonona 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
53
incl. 14 modifications
Decided
44
8 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
59
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$46.9M
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.
- 9Oct
- 6Nov
- 0Dec
- 2Jan
- 7Feb
- 3Mar
- 1Apr
- 10May
- 4Jun
- 5Jul
- 5Aug
- 1Sep
What is being proposed
39 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions15
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks7
- New houses4
- Commercial, industrial & community3
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Demolition only2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
- Granny flats2
- Subdivisions2
Where applications stand
Status of the 53 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 44
- 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- Withdrawn or not accepted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
1 Cooper Avenue
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 43 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
19 Russell Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Medium Density Housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · 5 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Alfred Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
39 Hopetoun Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Dual…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
91 Stephen Drive
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 8 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Woonona, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
1 Cooper Avenue
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 43 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
17 Liddle Street
Centre-based child care, Hours of operation and trading
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
18 John Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
9 Hillcrest Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
3 Hale Street
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
3 Anderson Street
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Dorrigo Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
2 Kiandra Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
16 Alfred Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 24 July 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
28 Doris Avenue
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
18 Stanhope Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
21 Stephen Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
1 John Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
56 Russell Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
58 Carrington Street
Demolition
Demolition only · Lodged 1 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1 Russell Street
Business premises, Advertising and signage, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
16 Alfred Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 26 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Determined
22 Halley Crescent
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 19 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
18 Hopetoun Street
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Subdivisions · Lodged 19 May 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- Determined
14 Mitchell Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 10 Lang Street
Multi-dwelling housing, Medium Density Housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
4 Kulgoa Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 8 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
29 Duke Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Kareela Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
20 John Buckland Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
16 Kurraba Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
19 Russell Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Medium Density Housing, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · 5 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- Determined
16 Alfred Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
57 Campbell Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 9 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
21 Thompson Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · 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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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Woonona.
Development in Woonona: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Woonona in the last 12 months?
53 development applications were lodged for properties in Woonona from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 14 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 10 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Woonona?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (15), pools, sheds, garages & decks (7), new houses (4).
How many new homes are proposed in Woonona?
Applications lodged in Woonona in the last 12 months propose 59 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 Woonona have been decided?
Of the 53 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 44 have a decision (44 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 Woonona?
Applications for Woonona are lodged with Wollongong City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.