Development applications in Murwillumbah, NSW 2484

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

Latest council activity: 19 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 11 modifications

Decided

24 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$14.6M

across 42 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.

6
Oct
5
Nov
4
Dec
5
Jan
9
Feb
12
Mar
1
Apr
6
May
5
Jun
3
Jul
4
Aug
10
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Alterations & additions23
Pools, sheds, garages & decks11
Commercial, industrial & community10
New houses5
Other & change of use3
Apartments & townhouses2
Dual occupancy & semi-detached2
Subdivisions2
Granny flats1

Where applications stand

Status of the 70 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 26
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 20
In progress: 24

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.

8 Prince Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
31 Dorset Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
New houses · Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
56 Riverview Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Carport
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
178C Byangum Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
Determined
New houses · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
21 Eyles Avenue
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Driveways and hard stand spaces, Fences, Residential…
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K

Most recent applications

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

3 Dorothy Street
Shed, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
127 Wollumbin Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Carport
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 17 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
1 Hartigan Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
82 Riveroak Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
6-10 Wharf Street
Restaurant or cafe, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Retail…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
1A Church Lane
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
49 Tumbulgum Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
35 Byangum Road
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
57 Rous River Way
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 3 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
157 Murwillumbah Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
49 Tumbulgum Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
1A Church Lane
Multi-dwelling housing, Erection of a new structure
Withdrawn
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 3 dwellings · $1M–$5M
10 King Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, School
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
21 Eyles Avenue
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Driveways and hard stand spaces, Fences, Residential…
In progress
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
22 Myrtle Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building alterations…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 23 July 2026 · Under $100K
21 Eyles Avenue
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Driveways and hard stand spaces, Fences, Residential…
Withdrawn
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
56 James Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
New houses · Lodged 16 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
15 Queen Street
Demolition, Hotel or motel accommodation, Commercial development, Erection of a new structure, Tourist and visitor accommodation
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 22 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
27 Tumbulgum Road
Erection of a new structure, Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers, Supporting Development
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Under $100K
5 Ewing Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
57 Rous River Way
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 June 2026 · Under $100K
25 Tumbulgum Road
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
5 Ewing Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 28 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
15 Queen Street
Demolition, Hotel or motel accommodation, Commercial development, Erection of a new structure, Tourist and visitor accommodation
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 May 2026 · $1M–$5M
152 Byangum Road
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Withdrawn
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under $100K
56 Riverview Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Carport
In progress
Granny flats · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
35 Countryside Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
5 Rous Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport, Fences, Minor building…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 May 2026 · Under $100K
178B Byangum Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
67 Castle Field Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under $100K

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 Murwillumbah: frequently asked questions

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

70 development applications were lodged for properties in Murwillumbah from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 11 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 12 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Murwillumbah?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (23), pools, sheds, garages & decks (11), commercial, industrial & community (10).

How many new homes are proposed in Murwillumbah?

Applications lodged in Murwillumbah in the last 12 months propose 5 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 Murwillumbah have been decided?

Of the 70 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 26 have a decision (26 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 24 are still in progress and 20 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Murwillumbah?

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