Development applications in South Murwillumbah, NSW 2484

40 development applications were lodged for properties in South 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: 15 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

incl. 7 modifications

Decided

16 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

$18.3M

across 23 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.

3
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
4
Mar
4
Apr
3
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
6
Aug
2
Sep

What is being proposed

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

Commercial, industrial & community17
Alterations & additions10
Demolition only3
New houses1
Pools, sheds, garages & decks1
Subdivisions1

Where applications stand

Status of the 40 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 0
Determined (outcome not stated): 12
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 12
In progress: 16

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.

109B Tweed Valley Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation…
In progress
New houses · Lodged 25 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
214 Lundberg Drive
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Business identification sign, Light industry
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · $5M–$20M
26 Honeyeater Circuit
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Vehicle Sales or Hire…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
213 Lundberg Drive
Erection of a new structure, General industry
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
35-37 Kite Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · $1M–$5M

Most recent applications

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

26 Honeyeater Circuit
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Vehicle Sales or Hire…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $1M–$5M
153 Wardrop Valley Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
In progress
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
18 7 Thornbill Drive
Warehouse or distribution centre, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 28 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
393 Tweed Valley Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Determined
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
25 Tweed Valley Way
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Withdrawn
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
18 7 Thornbill Drive
Warehouse or distribution centre, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
208 Lundberg Drive
Erection of a new structure, General industry
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
213 Lundberg Drive
Erection of a new structure, General industry
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
18 7 Thornbill Drive
Warehouse or distribution centre, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Change of use…
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
37 Tweed Valley Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
7 Mistral Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Supporting Development
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
208 Lundberg Drive
Erection of a new structure, General industry
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $500K–$1M · Modification
7 Mistral Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Supporting Development
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 June 2026 · Under $100K
161 Tweed Valley Way
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Minor building…
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
190 Lundberg Drive
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, General industry
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 June 2026 · Under $100K
37 Tweed Valley Way
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
109B Tweed Valley Way
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation…
In progress
New houses · Lodged 25 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
112 River Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
In progress
Alterations & additions · Lodged 13 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
15-21 Thornbill Drive
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Artisan food and drink…
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Under $100K
214 Lundberg Drive
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Business identification sign, Light industry
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · $5M–$20M
35-37 Kite Crescent
Warehouse or distribution centre, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry, Local distribution…
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
35-37 Kite Crescent
Warehouse or distribution centre, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry, Local distribution…
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
29-35 Prospero Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
8 Railway Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building alterations…
Determined
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
29-35 Prospero Street
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Recreation facility (indoor)
Withdrawn
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
5 Scott Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Driveways and hard stand spaces…
Determined
New houses · Lodged 21 Mar 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M · Modification
409 Tweed Valley Way
Demolition
Determined
Demolition only · Lodged 5 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
409 Tweed Valley Way
Demolition
Withdrawn
Demolition only · Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · Under $100K
87-95 Quarry Road
Erection of a new structure, General industry
In progress
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 Feb 2026 · $500K–$1M
3 195-197 Lundberg Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, General industry
Determined
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 Jan 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 South Murwillumbah: frequently asked questions

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

40 development applications were lodged for properties in South Murwillumbah from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 7 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 6 applications.

What kind of development is happening in South Murwillumbah?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (17), alterations & additions (10), demolition only (3).

How many new homes are proposed in South Murwillumbah?

Applications lodged in South Murwillumbah in the last 12 months propose 1 new dwelling, 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 South Murwillumbah have been decided?

Of the 40 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 12 have a decision (12 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 16 are still in progress and 12 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in South Murwillumbah?

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