Development applications in Fingal Head, NSW 2487

19 development applications were lodged for properties in Fingal Head from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 16 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 6 modifications

Decided

8 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$4.9M

across 9 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.

0
Oct
3
Nov
0
Dec
0
Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
2
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep

What is being proposed

13 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Alterations & additions4
New houses4
Pools, sheds, garages & decks4
Granny flats1

Where applications stand

Status of the 19 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 5
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 6
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.

28 Main Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Fences
In progress
New houses · Lodged 19 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
46 Main Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
New houses · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
4 Main Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
28 Fingal Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Determined
New houses · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
50 Fingal Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 July 2026 · $100K–$500K

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Fingal Head, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

4 Main Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
53 Fingal Road
Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool…
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $500K–$1M
28 Fingal Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
28 Fingal Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
4 Main Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
44 Main Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 July 2026 · Under $100K
18 Letitia Road
Secondary dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Minor building…
Withdrawn
Granny flats · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
50 Fingal Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
2 Fingal Road
Erection of a new structure, Fences
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 June 2026 · Under $100K
2A Chitticks Lane
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 June 2026 · Under $100K
2A Chitticks Lane
Erection of a new structure, Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
Withdrawn
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 June 2026 · Under $100K
28 Main Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Fences
In progress
New houses · Lodged 19 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
28 Fingal Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Determined
New houses · Lodged 5 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
32 Queen Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
New houses · Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
46 Main Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
New houses · Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
10 Fingal Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building alterations…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
2 Lagoon Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · 1 dwelling · Modification
28 Fingal Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Swimming pool
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 12 Nov 2025 · $100K–$500K
4 Main Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M
12A Queen Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Sept 2025 · Modification
12A Queen Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2025 · $100K–$500K · Modification
12A Queen Street
Residential flat building, Office Premise, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Aug 2025 · Modification
32 Queen Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 5 Aug 2025 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
32 Lagoon Road
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Garage, carport or carparking…
Determined
New houses · Lodged 17 July 2025 · 1 dwelling · Modification
46 Main Road
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard…
Determined
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 6 Mar 2025 · 4 dwellings · $1M–$5M · Modification
12 Main Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 Aug 2024 · $100K–$500K
2 Lagoon Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 24 July 2024 · 1 dwelling · Modification
56 Fingal Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 July 2024 · $100K–$500K
27 Queen Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking space…
Determined
New houses · Lodged 20 June 2024 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
8 Chitticks Lane
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
New houses · Lodged 6 Mar 2024 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M

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 Fingal Head: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Fingal Head in the last 12 months?

19 development applications were lodged for properties in Fingal Head from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 6 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Nov 2025, with 3 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Fingal Head?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (4), new houses (4), pools, sheds, garages & decks (4).

How many new homes are proposed in Fingal Head?

Applications lodged in Fingal Head in the last 12 months propose 2 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 Fingal Head have been decided?

Of the 19 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 5 have a decision (5 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 8 are still in progress and 6 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Fingal Head?

Applications for Fingal Head are lodged with Tweed Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.