Wollongong City Council — Development Application Data

With over 3,600 development applications lodged in the past year, Wollongong City Council processes one of the highest DA volumes on the NSW South Coast. The median assessment time of 103 days reflects a steady but methodical approach across a diverse development landscape. Nearly half of all projects fall under $100,000, with 4,229 applications in this band since 2021, while the council still manages substantial investment through 315 developments exceeding $5 million. Clause 4.6 variations to exceed development standards appear in just 2.41% of applications, suggesting most proposals align with planning controls or applicants opt for compliant designs. The 5,832 applications categorised as Other development types indicate the breadth of project types beyond standard residential work, alongside 1,606 alterations and additions and 1,030 dual occupancies. A Plan Advice AI-powered assessment for your Wollongong City Council property takes seconds to run.