Development applications in Tweed Heads West, NSW 2485
47 development applications were lodged for properties in Tweed Heads West 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
47
incl. 10 modifications
Decided
18
18 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
8
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$13.7M
across 28 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.
- 4Oct
- 2Nov
- 1Dec
- 4Jan
- 6Feb
- 7Mar
- 3Apr
- 5May
- 6Jun
- 5Jul
- 2Aug
- 2Sep
What is being proposed
37 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions12
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks11
- Subdivisions5
- Apartments & townhouses2
- Commercial, industrial & community2
- Granny flats2
- New houses2
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached1
Where applications stand
Status of the 47 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 0
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 18
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 11
- 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
15 1-23 Cupania Court
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 5 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
162 Kennedy Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 8 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
160 Kennedy Drive
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Limosa Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Non-standard Housing
Granny flats · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
179 Kennedy Drive
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 7 Nov 2025 · $500K–$1M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Tweed Heads West, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
18 Limosa Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
15 1-23 Cupania Court
Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 8 Sept 2026 · 5 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
18 Limosa Road
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
11 Bailey Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
11 Bailey Street
Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 22 July 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
20 Jacaranda Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Carport, Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
31 Lalina Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 July 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
12 Lakes Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 July 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
8 Limosa Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Non-standard Housing
Granny flats · Lodged 1 July 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- In progress
31 Lalina Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building alterations (external)
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 June 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
37 Tringa Street
Erection of a new structure, Jetty
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 25 June 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
42 Gollan Drive
Erection of a new structure, Fences, Swimming pool, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 16 June 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
8 Limosa Road
Secondary dwelling, Erection of a new structure, Non-standard Housing
Granny flats · Lodged 12 June 2026 · 1 dwelling · Under $100K
- Determined
53 Tringa Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 12 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
3 Piggabeen Road
Business premises, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 11 June 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
7 1-23 Cupania Court
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
37 Tringa Street
Erection of a new structure, Jetty
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 15 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
30 Sunset Boulevard
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool, Supporting Development
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 13 May 2026 · Under $100K
- Withdrawn
137 Kennedy Drive
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of…
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 13 May 2026 · 5 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
35 Tringa Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
28 St Kilda Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Minor building alterations (external)…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
12 Red Bass Avenue
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Carport, Fences, Minor building alterations (internal), Minor building…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
172 Kennedy Drive
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 1 Apr 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
11 Lalina Avenue
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 30 Mar 2026
- In progress
237 Kennedy Drive
Commercial development, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · $1M–$5M · Modification
- Withdrawn
28 St Kilda Crescent
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure, Carport, Minor building alterations (external)…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 22 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
11 Sunset Boulevard
Erection of a new structure, Swimming pool
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
53 Tringa Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
118 Kennedy Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls…
Alterations & additions · Lodged 6 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
17 Gollan Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 3 Mar 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
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 West market data
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What buyers actually paid, days on market and recent sale prices in Tweed Heads West.
Development in Tweed Heads West: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Tweed Heads West in the last 12 months?
47 development applications were lodged for properties in Tweed Heads West from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 10 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 7 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Tweed Heads West?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (12), pools, sheds, garages & decks (11), subdivisions (5).
How many new homes are proposed in Tweed Heads West?
Applications lodged in Tweed Heads West in the last 12 months propose 8 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 West have been decided?
Of the 47 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 18 have a decision (18 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 18 are still in progress and 11 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Tweed Heads West?
Applications for Tweed Heads West are lodged with Tweed Shire Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.