Development applications in Tenterfield, NSW 2372
124 development applications were lodged for properties in Tenterfield 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
124
incl. 13 modifications
Decided
86
31 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
56
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$20.5M
across 98 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.
- 8Oct
- 6Nov
- 11Dec
- 7Jan
- 6Feb
- 13Mar
- 11Apr
- 18May
- 10Jun
- 8Jul
- 11Aug
- 15Sep
What is being proposed
111 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- New houses45
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks28
- Subdivisions19
- Other & change of use6
- Alterations & additions5
- Commercial, industrial & community5
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Where applications stand
Status of the 124 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 86
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 7
- In progress
- 31
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.
- Determined
422 Rouse Street
Demolition, Seniors housing, Residential care facility, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · 10 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
409 Bellevue Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- Determined
104 Smiths Lane
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 1 Nov 2025 · 2 dwellings · $100K–$500K
- In progress
964B Bruxner Way
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
New houses · Lodged 14 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- Determined
240 Geyers Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Tenterfield, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
44 Traill Lane
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 19 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
190 Bellevue Road
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Farm building
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
28 Polworth Street
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
7 Banksia Drive
Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
192 Pelham Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
20 Logan Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Minor building alterations…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
24 Molesworth Street
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
151 Cowper Street
Erection of a new structure, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
964B Bruxner Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
245A Sunnyside Loop Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 9 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
983 Bruxner Way
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
66 Logan Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
87 Molesworth Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 4 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
1224 Mount Mckenzie Road
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
86 Wood Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 2 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
Timbarra Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
890 Kildare Road
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Open cut mining
Other & change of use · Lodged 31 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
192 Pelham Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
37 Wood Street
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
56 Bulwer Street
Demolition, Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
86 Wood Street
Erection of a new structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
84 Robinsons Lane
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
79 Bellevue Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
7 Banksia Drive
Erection of a new structure, Vehicle repair station
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
1027 Bruxner Way
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · Modification
- In progress
89 Geyers Road
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 6 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- In progress
176 Cowper Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 30 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
648 New England Highway
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
New houses · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
66 Logan Street
Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 28 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
271 East Street
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home, Non-standard Housing
New houses · Lodged 21 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
Application details as published by Tenterfield Shire Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Tenterfield: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Tenterfield in the last 12 months?
124 development applications were lodged for properties in Tenterfield from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 13 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was May 2026, with 18 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Tenterfield?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were new houses (45), pools, sheds, garages & decks (28), subdivisions (19).
How many new homes are proposed in Tenterfield?
Applications lodged in Tenterfield in the last 12 months propose 56 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 Tenterfield have been decided?
Of the 124 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 86 have a decision (86 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 31 are still in progress and 7 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Tenterfield?
Applications for Tenterfield are lodged with Tenterfield Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.