Cairns Regional Council

259 DAs

Development application data for Cairns Regional Council, Queensland. Last updated 2026-06-03.

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259

Total DAs

N/A

Avg Cost

50.2%

Residential

2026-06-03

Latest Activity

Category Distribution

Monthly Trend (12 months)

Top Categories

Change of Use 87

Subdivision 57

Renovation / Extension 22

Landscaping / Retaining Wall 20

Other 18

Recent Development Applications

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Date	Description	Category	Suburb
2026-06-03	Extension to the Currency Period Preliminary Approval for Building Works Buildin...	Renovation / Extension	Aloomba 4871
2026-06-02	Material Change of Use Office	Change of Use	Cairns City 4870
2026-06-02	Material Change of Use Indoor Sport and Recreation	Change of Use	Parramatta Park 4870
2026-06-02	Material Change of Use Short-Term Accommodation	Change of Use	Kewarra Beach 4879
2026-06-02	Extension to the Currency Period Operational Works Civil Works (Road Work, Storm...	Renovation / Extension	Earlville 4870
2026-06-01	Operational Works Vegetation Clearing	Tree Removal	Manoora 4870
2026-06-01	Building Works Assessable Against the Planning Scheme Retaining Wall	Landscaping / Retaining Wall	Redlynch 4870
2026-05-29	Combined Application Material Change of Use (Outdoor Sport and Recreation ) & Re...	Change of Use	Earlville 4870
2026-05-29	Change Application (Minor Change) Building Works Assessable Against the Planning...	Landscaping / Retaining Wall	Trinity Beach 4879
2026-05-29	Reconfiguring a Lot Boundary Realignment	Subdivision	Portsmith 4870

2026-06-03 Renovation / Extension

Extension to the Currency Period Preliminary Approval for Building Works Building Envelope

Aloomba 4871

2026-06-02 Change of Use

Material Change of Use Office

Cairns City 4870

2026-06-02 Change of Use

Material Change of Use Indoor Sport and Recreation

Parramatta Park 4870

2026-06-02 Change of Use

Material Change of Use Short-Term Accommodation

Kewarra Beach 4879

2026-06-02 Renovation / Extension

Extension to the Currency Period Operational Works Civil Works (Road Work, Stormwater, Water Infrastructure, Drainage Wo...

Earlville 4870

2026-06-01 Tree Removal

Operational Works Vegetation Clearing

Manoora 4870

2026-06-01 Landscaping / Retaining Wall

Building Works Assessable Against the Planning Scheme Retaining Wall

Redlynch 4870

2026-05-29 Change of Use

Combined Application Material Change of Use (Outdoor Sport and Recreation ) & Reconfiguring a Lot (Lease Agreement 30 Ye...

Earlville 4870

2026-05-29 Landscaping / Retaining Wall

Change Application (Minor Change) Building Works Assessable Against the Planning Scheme (Retaining Wall)

Trinity Beach 4879

2026-05-29 Subdivision

Reconfiguring a Lot Boundary Realignment

Portsmith 4870

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Frequently asked questions

How many development applications are lodged in Cairns Regional Council each year?

In the past 12 months, 171 development applications were lodged with Cairns Regional Council, averaging 14 per month. DA Leads aggregates 259 total DA records from this council.

What are the most common development application types in Cairns Regional Council?

The top three categories in Cairns Regional Council are Change of Use (87 DAs, 33.6%), Subdivision (57 DAs, 22.0%), Renovation / Extension (22 DAs, 8.5%). Residential developments make up 50.2% of all applications recorded.

Which suburbs in Cairns Regional Council have the most development activity?

In the last 12 months, the most active suburbs for development applications in Cairns Regional Council are Gordonvale (16 DAs), Edmonton (11 DAs), Edge Hill (10 DAs).

How can I track new development applications in Cairns Regional Council?

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Where does DA Leads source Cairns Regional Council data from?

DA Leads aggregates publicly published planning records from Cairns Regional Council's official planning systems. Records are refreshed daily; the most recent application in this dataset was lodged on 2026-06-03. For statutory submissions or formal lodgement, always refer to Cairns Regional Council directly.