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Development applications in Mermaid Beach

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About Mermaid Beach

35
median age
$1895
household income / wk
$460
rent / wk
$1820
mortgage / mo
2.1
people / household

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

50
applications on record
28
lodged in 90 days
24
decided

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What's being applied for

Material change of use 14
Reconfiguring a lot 1
Operational works 13
Other 22

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 41
Neighbourhood centre 6
High density residential 1
Innovation, Gold Coast cultural precinct 1
Open space 1

Recent applications (50 in the last 6 months)

OPV/2026/522 Operational works · lodged 7 Oct 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non Standard VXO x 1 - UNIT 2, 61 Dolphin Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

Unit 2, 61 Dolphin Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
MIN/2026/571 Other · lodged 6 Oct 2026

Minor Change Application Material Change of Use & Reconfiguring a Lot (Code) Minor Change to COM/2023/319 - 25A Albatross Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

25A Albatross Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Open space In Progress Council record
MIN/2026/568 Other · lodged 2 Oct 2026

ePathway - 73-75 Albatross Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

73-75 Albatross Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/1161 Operational works · lodged 2 Oct 2026

ePathway - 92 Albatross Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

92 Albatross Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
MCU/2026/401 Material change of use · lodged 28 Sep 2026

Material Change of Use Accepted Subject to Requirements Dual Occupancy - 61 Seagull Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

61 Seagull Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
MIN/2026/552 Other · lodged 25 Sep 2026

Minor Change Application Operational Works Minor Change to OPV/2023/332 - 30 William Street, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

30 William Street, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
OPV/2026/492 Operational works · lodged 21 Sep 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO x 1 - 23 Sportsman Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

23 Sportsman Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
OPV/2026/490 Operational works · lodged 20 Sep 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non Standard VXO x 1 - 27 Seabeach Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

27 Seabeach Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
MCU/2026/384 Material change of use · lodged 16 Sep 2026

Material Change of Use Code Assessment Dwelling House - 16 Alfred Street, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

16 Alfred Street, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
COM/2026/297 Other · lodged 15 Sep 2026

Combined Application Operational Works and OPW Vehicle Access Works Minor Civil Works, Associated Building Works 2+ (Stormwater, Water and Sewage), Non-Standard VXO and VXO Tree Works - 109 Seagull Avenue, MERMAID BEACH…

109 Seagull Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
MCU/2026/374 Material change of use · lodged 8 Sep 2026

Material Change of Use Impact Assessment Additions to Existing Dwelling - 12 Alfred Street, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

12 Alfred Street, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/1052 Operational works · lodged 8 Sep 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping - 7 Sunbrite Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

7 Sunbrite Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
MCU/2026/354 Material change of use · lodged 25 Aug 2026

Material Change of Use Impact Assessment Multiple Dwelling x 72, Food & Drink Outlet, Shop & Office - 2557 Gold Coast Highway, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

2557 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Innovation, Gold Coast cultural precinct In Progress Council record
MCU/2026/351 Material change of use · lodged 24 Aug 2026

Material Change of Use Impact Assessment Multiple Dwelling (Alterations & Additions) - UNIT 12, 10 Dudley Street, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

Unit 12, 10 Dudley Street, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/976 Operational works · lodged 21 Aug 2026

Operational Works VXO Tree Works - 7 Sunbrite Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

7 Sunbrite Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
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MCU/2026/345 Material change of use · lodged 19 Aug 2026

Material Change of Use Impact Assessment Multiple Dwelling x 68, Short-Term Accommodation x 68 and Office - 36 Seabeach Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

36 Seabeach Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Neighbourhood centre In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/943 Operational works · lodged 17 Aug 2026

TBC Operational Works Tree Works - 16 Seabeach Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

16 Seabeach Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
COM/2026/258 Other · lodged 12 Aug 2026

Combined Application Operational Works & OPW Vehicle Access Works Associated Building Works (2+), Minor Civil Works & Non-Standard VXO x 2 - 48 Hedges Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

48 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
MCU/2026/330 Material change of use · lodged 10 Aug 2026

Material Change of Use Accepted Subject to Requirements Dual Occupancy - 26 Seashell Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

26 Seashell Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
COM/2026/256 Other · lodged 10 Aug 2026

Combined Application Operational Works and OPW Vehicle Access Works Associated Building Works 2+ and Non-Standard VXO - 163 Hedges Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

163 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
MIN/2026/457 Other · lodged 7 Aug 2026

Minor Change Application Material Change of Use and Reconfiguring of a Lot (Impact) Other Change to OTH/2025/55 - 2375 Gold Coast Highway, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

2375 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Neighbourhood centre In Progress Council record
MCU/2026/327 Material change of use · lodged 7 Aug 2026

Material Change of Use Code Assessment Health Care Services - 3 Dolphin Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

3 Dolphin Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/816 Operational works · lodged 21 Jul 2026

Operational Works Private Tree Works - 21-23 Markeri Street, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

21-23 Markeri Street, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
OTH/2026/45 Other · lodged 21 Jul 2026

Other Change Material Change of Use (Impact) Other Changes to MCU/2022/456 - 20 Dudley Street, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

20 Dudley Street, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
ROL/2026/78 Reconfiguring a lot · lodged 17 Jul 2026

Reconfiguring a Lot Code Assessment 1 into 2 Lot Subdivision - 10 Star Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

10 Star Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
MIN/2026/414 Other · lodged 16 Jul 2026

Minor Change Material Change of Use (Impact) Minor Change to MCU/2021/668 & MIN/2025/741 - 86 Hedges Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

86 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
COM/2026/228 Other · lodged 15 Jul 2026

Combined Application Operational Works & OPW Vehicle Access Works Minor Civils, Associated Building Works 2+ (SW/WI/SI), Standard VXO x 1 - 7 Sunbrite Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

7 Sunbrite Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/797 Operational works · lodged 13 Jul 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping - 86 Hedges Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

86 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
OPW/2026/739 Operational works · lodged 29 Jun 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping - 57 Dolphin Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

57 Dolphin Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
COM/2026/193 Other · lodged 25 Jun 2026

Combined Application Operational Works & OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO x 1 & VXO Tree - 243 Hedges Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

243 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
OTH/2026/39 Other · lodged 22 Jun 2026

Other Change Material Change of Use and Reconfiguring a Lot (Code) Other Change to COM/2025/130 - 2375 Gold Coast Highway, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

2375 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Neighbourhood centre Approved Council record
OPW/2026/683 Operational works · lodged 16 Jun 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping - 2244 Gold Coast Highway, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

2244 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
MCU/2026/221 Material change of use · lodged 3 Jun 2026

Material Change of Use Code Assessment Office and Dwelling Unit x6 - 2391 Gold Coast Highway, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

2391 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Neighbourhood centre In Progress Council record
OPV/2026/263 Operational works · lodged 27 May 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO - 129 Hedges Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

129 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
EXA/2026/35 Other · lodged 22 May 2026

Extension of Approval Material Change of Use (Impact) Extension of Approval: MIN/2024/478 Court Order No. 96/2026 - 37 Arthur Street, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

37 Arthur Street, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
COM/2026/142 Other · lodged 14 May 2026

Combined Application Reconfiguring a Lot and Material Change of Use Impact Assessment 1 into 2 Lot Subdivision and Dwelling House x2 - 48 Hedges Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

48 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
OPV/2026/227 Operational works · lodged 11 May 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non Standard VXO - 3 Seagull Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

3 Seagull Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
MCU/2026/171 Material change of use · lodged 8 May 2026

Material Change of Use Code Assessment Food and Drink Outlet - 2241 Gold Coast Highway, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

2241 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Neighbourhood centre Approved Council record
MIN/2026/241 Other · lodged 5 May 2026

Minor Change Material Change of Use (Code) MinorChange to MIN/2025/527 - 2217 Gold Coast Highway, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

2217 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Neighbourhood centre Approved Council record
COM/2026/128 Other · lodged 5 May 2026

Combined Application Operational Works & OPW Vehicle Access Works Code Assessment Non-Standard VXO x 1 & Associated Building Works - 74 Hedges Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

74 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
MIN/2026/224 Other · lodged 27 Apr 2026

Minor Change Application Material Change of Use (Impact) Minor Change to MIN/2025/179 - 2265 Gold Coast Highway, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

2265 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
MIN/2026/166 Other · lodged 26 Mar 2026

Minor Change Application Material Change of Use (Code) Minor Change to MIN/2025/140 & MCU/2020/537 - 111 Hedges Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

111 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
COM/2026/77 Other · lodged 13 Mar 2026

Combined Application Operational Works & OPW Vehicle Access Works Associated Building Works 2+ and Minor Civil Works - 2265 Gold Coast Highway, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

2265 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
MCU/2026/104 Material change of use · lodged 9 Mar 2026

Material Change of Use Accepted Subject to Requirements Dual Occupancy - 13 Ventura Road, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

13 Ventura Road, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
MCU/2026/32 Material change of use · lodged 2 Feb 2026

Material Change of Use Impact Assessment Multiple Dwelling x 4 units - 5 Dudley Street, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

5 Dudley Street, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
MCU/2026/26 Material change of use · lodged 29 Jan 2026

Material Change of Use Impact Assessment Short-Term Accommodation x1 - 36 Sunbrite Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

36 Sunbrite Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
OTH/2025/84 Other · lodged 17 Dec 2025

UNDER APPEAL Other Change Applicaiton Material Change of Use (Impact) Other Change to MIN/2025/121 - 4-6 Lavarack Road, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

4-6 Lavarack Road, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Refused Council record
MIN/2025/653 Other · lodged 20 Nov 2025

Minor Change Material Change of Use (Code) Minor Change to MIN/2020/72 - 43 Peerless Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

43 Peerless Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: High density residential Approved Council record
MCU/2025/477 Material change of use · lodged 17 Nov 2025

Material Change of Use Impact Assessment Multiple Dwelling x 4 units - 22 Francis Street, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

22 Francis Street, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
COM/2024/342 Other · lodged 14 Nov 2024

Combined Application Operational Works Associated Building Works 2+, Minor Civil Works, Non-Standard VXO x 1 - 92 Albatross Avenue, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218

92 Albatross Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 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.