Development applications in Tweed Heads, NSW 2485
122 development applications were lodged for properties in Tweed Heads 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
122
incl. 17 modifications
Decided
40
41 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
41
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$31.5M
across 67 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.
- 9Oct
- 5Nov
- 6Dec
- 13Jan
- 8Feb
- 13Mar
- 11Apr
- 12May
- 19Jun
- 11Jul
- 9Aug
- 6Sep
What is being proposed
105 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions34
- Commercial, industrial & community31
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks15
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached11
- Apartments & townhouses4
- Granny flats4
- New houses2
- Other & change of use2
- Demolition only1
- Subdivisions1
Where applications stand
Status of the 122 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 40
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 41
- In progress
- 41
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
10 Recreation Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 15 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
5 Endeavour Parade
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · 15 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
56 The Quarterdeck
Dual occupancy, Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
1 6 Tupia Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · 2 dwellings · Under $100K
- In progress
17 Sandpiper Avenue
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Swimming pool, Residential Accommodation, Supporting Development
New houses · Lodged 15 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Tweed Heads, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
44 Charles Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 16 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
9 Charles Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Residential…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
35 Navigators Way
Erection of a new structure, Jetty
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
29 Charles Street
Erection of a new structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
22-26 Boundary Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
114 Wharf Street
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure, Supporting Development
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
22 Stanely Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
8 Compass Way
Erection of a new structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
1 17 Shearwater Parade
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 21 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
28 Leeward Terrace
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 17 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
44 Charles Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
31 Adelaide Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
10 Recreation Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · 15 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Withdrawn
22 Stanely Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
10 Jalibah Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 7 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
79 The Quarterdeck
Erection of a new structure, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 30 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
81 Ducat Street
Secondary dwelling, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or…
Granny flats · Lodged 29 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
7 Second Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 29 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
16 Keith Compton Drive
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
15 Kiata Parade
Erection of a new structure, Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
57-61 Ourimbah Road
Demolition, Industrial development, Warehouse or distribution centre, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 16 July 2026 · $5M–$20M
- In progress
11 Jalibah Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
20 Quayside Court
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 10 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
10 Recreation Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 July 2026 · 15 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Withdrawn
17 Sandpiper Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Jetty
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8 Mcgregor Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 1 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
20 Quayside Court
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 29 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
16-32 Wharf Street
Signage, Advertising and signage, Business identification sign, Retail Premise
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
7 Second Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 24 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
2 Ivory Crescent
Erection of a new structure, Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 24 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
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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Tweed Heads market data
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Development in Tweed Heads: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Tweed Heads in the last 12 months?
122 development applications were lodged for properties in Tweed Heads from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 17 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 19 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Tweed Heads?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (34), commercial, industrial & community (31), pools, sheds, garages & decks (15).
How many new homes are proposed in Tweed Heads?
Applications lodged in Tweed Heads in the last 12 months propose 41 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 Tweed Heads have been decided?
Of the 122 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 40 have a decision (40 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 41 are still in progress and 41 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Tweed Heads?
Applications for Tweed Heads are lodged with Tweed Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.