Tensions have been running high in one State Electorate Council branch after Cleveland MP Mark Robinson's office manager, Mark Neville, unsuccessfully nominated for the position held by Peter Dowling.

Nominations for LNP pre-selection for the seat of Redlands closed on September 12 but it is still unknown how many applicants other than Mr Dowling and Mr Neville nominated.

Queensland MP Peter Dowling.

Mr Dowling's brother-in-law, Redland City councillor Lance Hewlett, rumoured to have also applied, has said he would not contest the seat.

Mr Neville, an aspiring politician, threw his hat in the ring along with Mr Dowling who has held the seat since 2009.