Development applications in Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486
66 development applications were lodged for properties in Tweed Heads South 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
66
incl. 14 modifications
Decided
22
18 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
47
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$41.5M
across 26 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.
- 7Oct
- 7Nov
- 6Dec
- 1Jan
- 8Feb
- 8Mar
- 4Apr
- 5May
- 6Jun
- 6Jul
- 4Aug
- 4Sep
What is being proposed
52 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Commercial, industrial & community13
- Granny flats11
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks8
- Subdivisions6
- Alterations & additions5
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached4
- New houses3
- Apartments & townhouses2
Where applications stand
Status of the 66 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 22
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 26
- In progress
- 18
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
6 Seymour Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 32 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Determined
1 Lorikeet Drive
Multi-dwelling housing, Restaurant or cafe, Commercial development, Erection of a new structure, Neighbourhood shop
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · 7 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
16 Merlot Court
Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
5 Constellation Way
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
15 Merlot Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Tweed Heads South, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
5 Industry Drive
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Depot
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 Sept 2026
- In progress
2 Ocean Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Carport
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
5 Tucana Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
U 3 5 Machinery Drive
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
43 5-7 Soorley Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
Alterations & additions · Lodged 18 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
56 Blundell Boulevard
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 16 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
5 Constellation Way
Dual occupancy, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Carport, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks…
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
6 Floral Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Garage, carport or carparking space
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- In progress
U 3 5 Machinery Drive
Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia, Community facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 24 July 2026
- In progress
10 Megan Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Granny flats · Lodged 23 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
6 Acacia Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 21 July 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
28 Machinery Drive
Industrial development, Erection of a new structure, General industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 July 2026 · Modification
- In progress
6 Acacia Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 12 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
6 Seymour Street
Residential flat building, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 32 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- Withdrawn
56 Blundell Boulevard
Secondary dwelling, Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
Granny flats · Lodged 29 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Withdrawn
10 Megan Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Granny flats · Lodged 26 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
15 Merlot Court
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 17 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
Duffy Street
Signage, Erection of a new structure, Environmental facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 17 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- In progress
6 Acacia Street
Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Garage, carport or carparking space, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
Duffy Street
Signage, Erection of a new structure, Environmental facility
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 2 June 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Withdrawn
10 Megan Street
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Granny flats · Lodged 12 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
54 Champagne Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Fences, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 May 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
1 7-9 Parry Street
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 May 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Withdrawn
11 Constellation Way
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 5 May 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
1 Machinery Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 4 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
30 Philp Parade
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 Apr 2026
- Determined
30 Enterprise Avenue
Demolition, Subdivision, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Light industry
Subdivisions · Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
24-28 Corporation Circuit
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
1 Machinery Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
4/15B Machinery Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Light industry
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 31 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 Tweed Heads South: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Tweed Heads South in the last 12 months?
66 development applications were lodged for properties in Tweed Heads South from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 14 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 8 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Tweed Heads South?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were commercial, industrial & community (13), granny flats (11), pools, sheds, garages & decks (8).
How many new homes are proposed in Tweed Heads South?
Applications lodged in Tweed Heads South in the last 12 months propose 47 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 South have been decided?
Of the 66 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 22 have a decision (22 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 18 are still in progress and 26 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Tweed Heads South?
Applications for Tweed Heads South are lodged with Tweed Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.