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Building a duplex in Peregian Beach: approval rates, timelines and costs
Real outcomes from 27 decided dual-occupancy and duplex applications on Peregian Beach properties, drawn from Sunshine Coast council records. Data current as of 26 July 2026.
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According to Casa Intelligence analysis of 27 decided applications in Sunshine Coast, 100% of duplex and dual-occupancy applications in Peregian Beach were approved, with a median decision time of 25 days.
100%
Approval rate
27 of 27 decided applications
25 days
Median decision time
Lodgement to decision (n=27)
27
Decided applications
Comparable dual-occupancy and duplex applications
24 Feb 2021
Latest decision
Most recent decided application in this cohort
What the numbers say about Peregian Beach
Across 27 decided dual-occupancy and duplex applications on Peregian Beach properties, 27 were approved — an approval rate of 100%. That reflects a strong track record for this kind of proposal. These are real, decided applications assessed by the Sunshine Coast council, not estimates or modelling.
The median time from lodgement to decision was 25 days (measured across the 27 applications in this cohort with both dates recorded). That is a comparatively fast assessment turnaround. Individual applications vary widely with information requests, referrals and the assessment pathway that applies to the specific site.
Based on 27 decided applications in Sunshine Coast, these figures describe how comparable proposals have actually fared — but every site is different. Zoning, overlays, lot dimensions and the assessment pathway for your specific parcel decide what is realistic for your project.
Recent decisions in Peregian Beach
The most recent decided dual-occupancy and duplex applications in this cohort, cited by real council application number so you can verify each one yourself.
| Application | Decision | Decided | Days to decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| POS20/0028 | Approved | 24 Feb 2021 | 330 days |
| MCU20/0349 | Approved | 11 Jan 2021 | 35 days |
| OPW20/0663 | Approved | 11 Jan 2021 | 35 days |
| POS20/0053 | Approved | 1 Apr 2020 | 10 days |
| MCU18/0266.01 | Approved | 23 Feb 2020 | 19 days |
About this data
These statistics summarise decided development applications recorded against Peregian Beach properties in Sunshine Coast council records, current as of 26 July 2026. Past decisions describe how comparable proposals have fared — they do not guarantee, and cannot predict, the outcome of any future application. Council assesses every application on its merits against the planning scheme that applies at the time. This page is general information, not planning or legal advice: what is achievable on a specific site depends on its zoning, overlays, lot dimensions and assessment pathway.
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