Development applications in Cudgen, NSW 2487
40 development applications were lodged for properties in Cudgen 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
40
incl. 4 modifications
Decided
26
7 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
18
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$16.6M
across 30 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
- 1Nov
- 2Dec
- 5Jan
- 3Feb
- 4Mar
- 2Apr
- 6May
- 3Jun
- 1Jul
- 2Aug
- 5Sep
What is being proposed
36 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses17
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks15
- Alterations & additions3
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Where applications stand
Status of the 40 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 26
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 7
- In progress
- 7
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
664 Cudgen Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
18 Sugar Mill Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Bowen Loop
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
147 Tweed Coast Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
351 Cudgen Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Cudgen, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
25 Bowen Loop
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Non-standard Housing, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Modification
- In progress
4 Bowen Loop
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
674 Cudgen Road
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
664 Cudgen Road
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
25 Bowen Loop
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Non-standard Housing, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
9 Sugar Mill Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
3 Bowen Loop
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
14 Prichard Place
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
184 Tweed Coast Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Fences, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 June 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
- In progress
49 Bowen Loop
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
55 Bowen Loop
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 2 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
55 Bowen Loop
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 28 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
77 Bowen Loop
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
27 Bowen Loop
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 20 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
15 Murraya Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Stairway, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
147 Tweed Coast Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
18 Sugar Mill Road
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 4 May 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
351 Cudgen Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
7 Bowen Loop
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
5 Sugar Mill Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
14 Bowen Loop
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Sugar Mill Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
22 Bowen Loop
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
8 Bowen Loop
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
320 Cudgen Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
24 Sugar Mill Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
34 Denman Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
New houses · Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
44 Bowen Loop
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
New houses · Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
34 Denman Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
New houses · Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
4 Bowen Loop
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Application details as published by Tweed Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Cudgen: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Cudgen in the last 12 months?
40 development applications were lodged for properties in Cudgen from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 4 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 6 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Cudgen?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (17), pools, sheds, garages & decks (15), alterations & additions (3).
How many new homes are proposed in Cudgen?
Applications lodged in Cudgen in the last 12 months propose 18 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 Cudgen have been decided?
Of the 40 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 26 have a decision (26 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 7 are still in progress and 7 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Cudgen?
Applications for Cudgen are lodged with Tweed Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.