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Building a duplex in Underwood: approval rates, timelines and costs
Real outcomes from 15 decided dual-occupancy and duplex applications on Underwood properties, drawn from Logan council records. Data current as of 26 July 2026.
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According to Casa Intelligence analysis of 15 decided applications in Logan, 93% of duplex and dual-occupancy applications in Underwood were approved, with a median decision time of 26 days.
93%
Approval rate
14 of 15 decided applications
26 days
Median decision time
Lodgement to decision (n=15)
15
Decided applications
Comparable dual-occupancy and duplex applications
14 Feb 2026
Latest decision
Most recent decided application in this cohort
What the numbers say about Underwood
Across 15 decided dual-occupancy and duplex applications on Underwood properties, 14 were approved — an approval rate of 93%. That reflects a strong track record for this kind of proposal. These are real, decided applications assessed by the Logan council, not estimates or modelling.
The median time from lodgement to decision was 26 days (measured across the 15 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 15 decided applications in Logan, 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 Underwood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCUR/67/2025 | Approved | 14 Feb 2026 | 227 days |
| MCUC/164/2024 | Approved | 20 Nov 2025 | 335 days |
| MCUR/6/2025 | Approved | 20 June 2025 | 149 days |
| MCUR/170/2020 | Approved | 8 Oct 2020 | 57 days |
| MCUC/447/2017 | Approved | 8 Jan 2018 | 95 days |
About this data
These statistics summarise decided development applications recorded against Underwood properties in Logan 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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