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Development applications in Biggera Waters

Every application Landbrief has seen on the City of Gold Coast public register for Biggera Waters — what's proposed, whereabouts, and the planning zone of each site. Updated daily. Seen one you want to object to? Here is how to object to a development application.

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About Biggera Waters

44
median age
$1314
household income / wk
$430
rent / wk
$1699
mortgage / mo
2.1
people / household

Census 2021, Australian Bureau of Statistics — the suburb, not this street.

37
applications on record
20
lodged in 90 days
18
decided

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What's being applied for

Material change of use 4
Reconfiguring a lot 1
Operational works 15
Other 17

Zones these sites sit in

The zone sets what a site can be used for. Landbrief resolves it for each application from the City of Gold Coast scheme mapping — the register itself doesn't publish it.

Medium density residential 25
Innovation, Gold Coast cultural precinct 4
Medium impact industry 3
Neighbourhood centre 2
Low density residential 1
Centre 1
Mixed use, Fringe business precinct 1

Recent applications (37 in the last 6 months)

MIN/2026/570 Other · lodged 3 Oct 2026

ePathway - UNIT 1105, 5 Harbour Side Court, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

Unit 1105, 5 Harbour Side Court, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
COM/2026/315 Other · lodged 29 Sep 2026

Combined Application Operational Works & OPW Vehicle Access Works Minor Civils, Associated Building Works 2+ (Stormwater, Water, Sewer), Non-Standard VXO x 1 - 410 Marine Parade, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

410 Marine Parade, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Innovation, Gold Coast cultural precinct In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/1151 Operational works · lodged 29 Sep 2026

ePathway - 410 Marine Parade, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

410 Marine Parade, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Innovation, Gold Coast cultural precinct In Progress Council record
MIN/2026/542 Other · lodged 22 Sep 2026

Minor Change Application Material Change of Use (Impact) Minor Change to MIN/2025/93 - 5 Harbour Side Court, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

5 Harbour Side Court, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
MCU/2026/390 Material change of use · lodged 18 Sep 2026

ePathway - 49-51 Brisbane Road, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

49-51 Brisbane Road, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Mixed use, Fringe business precinct In Progress Council record
OTH/2026/59 Other · lodged 9 Sep 2026

Other Change Material Change of Use (Impact) Other Change to MCU/2016/234 - 502 Marine Parade, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

502 Marine Parade, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
OTH/2026/56 Other · lodged 4 Sep 2026

ePathway - 33-47 Hollywell Road, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

33-47 Hollywell Road, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Neighbourhood centre In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/1024 Operational works · lodged 1 Sep 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping - 7 Matina Street, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

7 Matina Street, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/997 Operational works · lodged 27 Aug 2026

ePathway - 20 Annoula Avenue, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

20 Annoula Avenue, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
OPV/2026/437 Operational works · lodged 25 Aug 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO x 1 - 20 Annoula Avenue, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

20 Annoula Avenue, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/961 Operational works · lodged 20 Aug 2026

Operational Works Private Tree Works - 641 Pine Ridge Road, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

641 Pine Ridge Road, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
COM/2026/270 Other · lodged 19 Aug 2026

Combined Application Operational Works & OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-standard VXO x 1 & VXO Tree Works - 34 Margaroola Avenue, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

34 Margaroola Avenue, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
MIN/2026/462 Other · lodged 10 Aug 2026

Minor Change Material Change of Use (Code) Minor Change to EDA/2024/58 - 7 Matina Street, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

7 Matina Street, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
MIN/2026/459 Other · lodged 7 Aug 2026

Minor Change Application Material Change of Use (Impact) Minor Change to PN10820/01/DA7 - 33-47 Hollywell Road, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

33-47 Hollywell Road, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Neighbourhood centre In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/899 Operational works · lodged 6 Aug 2026

Operational Works Private Tree Works - 25 East Quay Drive, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

25 East Quay Drive, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
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MCU/2026/322 Material change of use · lodged 5 Aug 2026

Material Change of Use Code Assessment Dual Occupancy - 33 Cawthray Street, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

33 Cawthray Street, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
MIN/2026/451 Other · lodged 4 Aug 2026

Minor Change Application Material Change of Use & Reconfiguring a Lot (Code) Minor Change to COM/2025/258 - Lot 32 South Drive, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

Lot 32 South Drive, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Innovation, Gold Coast cultural precinct In Progress Council record
OPV/2026/368 Operational works · lodged 17 Jul 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO x 1 - 7 Matina Street, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

7 Matina Street, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
OPT/2026/111 Other · lodged 17 Jul 2026

Operational Works Prescribed Tidal Works Private Pontoon - 1 Perry Place, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

1 Perry Place, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
COM/2026/227 Other · lodged 15 Jul 2026

Combined Application Operational Works & OPW Vehicle Access Works Code Assessment Associated Building Works & Non-Standard VXO x 2 - 663 Pine Ridge Road, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

663 Pine Ridge Road, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium impact industry In Progress Council record
MCU/2026/286 Material change of use · lodged 10 Jul 2026

Material Change of Use Code Assessment Medium Impact Industry (Brewery & Associated Manufacturers Shop) and Food and Drink Outlet - 203 Brisbane Road, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

203 Brisbane Road, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium impact industry In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/781 Operational works · lodged 7 Jul 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping with street trees - 45 Ashbourne Terrace, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

45 Ashbourne Terrace, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
MIN/2026/390 Other · lodged 6 Jul 2026

Minor Change Application Material Change of Use (Code) Minor Change to MCU/2024/397 - 18 Hollywell Road, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

18 Hollywell Road, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
OPW/2026/742 Operational works · lodged 30 Jun 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping with public street tree - 30 Coombabah Road, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

30 Coombabah Road, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPW/2026/720 Operational works · lodged 24 Jun 2026

WITHDRAWN Operational Works Tree Works Development - 34 Margaroola Avenue, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

34 Margaroola Avenue, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential Withdrawn - No Decision Council record
OPW/2026/702 Operational works · lodged 18 Jun 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping - 147-189 Brisbane Road, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

147-189 Brisbane Road, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Centre Approved Council record
OPW/2026/680 Operational works · lodged 16 Jun 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping - 13 Parr Street, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

13 Parr Street, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
OPW/2026/621 Operational works · lodged 2 Jun 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping - 5 Matina Street, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

5 Matina Street, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
COM/2026/159 Other · lodged 2 Jun 2026

Combined Application Material Change of Use and Reconfiguring a Lot Code Assessment Dual Occupancy and 1 into 2 Lot Subdivision - 60 Parr Street, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

60 Parr Street, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
OPW/2026/614 Operational works · lodged 31 May 2026

Operational Works Private Tree Works - 641 Pine Ridge Road, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

641 Pine Ridge Road, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
EXA/2026/37 Other · lodged 29 May 2026

Extension of Approval Material Change of Use and Reconfiguring a Lot (Code) Extension of Approval to COM/2022/158 - 20 Vaggelas Crescent, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

20 Vaggelas Crescent, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
OPT/2026/76 Other · lodged 26 May 2026

Operationa Works Prescribed Tidal Works Private Pontoon - 3 Sophia Avenue, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

3 Sophia Avenue, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Innovation, Gold Coast cultural precinct Approved Council record
MCU/2026/203 Material change of use · lodged 21 May 2026

Material Change of Use Code Assessment Warehouse (Erosion & Sediment Control Plan) - 663 Pine Ridge Road, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

663 Pine Ridge Road, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium impact industry Approved Council record
OPV/2026/235 Operational works · lodged 13 May 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non Standard VXO 1 - 10 Cawthray Street, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

10 Cawthray Street, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
ROL/2026/48 Reconfiguring a lot · lodged 28 Apr 2026

Reconfiguring a lot Code Assessment 1 into 2 Lot Subdivision - 34 Margaroola Avenue, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

34 Margaroola Avenue, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
MIN/2026/20 Other · lodged 19 Jan 2026

Minor Change Application Material Change of use & Reconfiguring a Lot (Code) Minor Change to MIN/2025/520 - 564 Oxley Drive, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

564 Oxley Drive, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
MIN/2025/479 Other · lodged 3 Sep 2025

Minor Change Application Material Change of Use (Code) Minor Change to MIN/2023/203 - 33 Ashbourne Terrace, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216

33 Ashbourne Terrace, Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record

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Application details are reproduced from the City of Gold Coast public development register and may lag the council's own record; follow the council link for the authoritative file. Zones are resolved by Landbrief from published scheme mapping. Nothing here is planning advice.