The Schrinner Council is paving the way for tens of thousands of new homes across Brisbane, delivering more housing sooner at a time it’s needed more than ever.
Upper Mt Gravatt Centre is the latest major centre in the spotlight, with consultation opening from this Friday, 21 August on a new draft Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan.
The plan aims to unlock more homes and transform one of Brisbane’s biggest southern centres.
It’ll pave the way for more housing choice while creating a revitalised Upper Mt Gravatt with better places to live, work and play.
It will also support better walking, cycling and public transport connections.
Upper Mt Gravatt Centre is the next step in the Schrinner Council’s rapidly progressing Suburban Renewal Precinct program.
Just down the road, the Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan is set to be adopted into Brisbane City Plan 2014 and take effect from 18 September.
The Mt Gravatt Centre Precinct Plan will unlock more housing choice close to existing shops, services and transport, while supporting new businesses and investment in the popular centre.
Community feedback helped shape the final plan, including reductions to proposed maximum building heights in several locations.
Changes include:
Reducing proposed maximum building heights from 12 storeys to 10 storeys in parts of the centre.
Reducing proposed maximum heights from eight storeys to five storeys in selected interface areas.
Reducing proposed maximum heights from 10 storeys to eight storeys along parts of Tenby Street.
Retaining medium-density residential zoning in some locations originally proposed for higher-density housing.
Mt Gravatt Centre will become the third Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan progressing to adoption, following Stones Corner and Wynnum Centre.
Planning continues at Alderley, Cannon Hill, Chermside and Sandgate Centres.
Together, the plans form part of a much bigger push by the Schrinner Council to get more homes built sooner and tackle Brisbane’s growing housing needs.
From 18 September, major changes to Brisbane’s Low-medium density residential zone will also take effect, creating capacity for thousands of additional homes by 2032.
The More Homes, Sooner: Low-medium density residential zone review is designed to encourage more duplexes, row houses and low-rise apartments.
The changes include a simpler three or four storey zoning framework, smaller minimum lot sizes and making the assessment process simpler for residential development.
They will also allow more subdivision near centres in low-density areas.
The reforms will deliver more housing choice while maintaining the suburban character Brisbane residents value.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
“Brisbane is growing and we need more homes, but where we put those homes matters.
“We want more housing in places where people can easily get to public transport, jobs, shops, schools and the services they use every day.
“We’re pulling every lever available to Council to get more homes built sooner and give residents the opportunity to live in the city they love.
“Brisbane is growing quickly and housing is one of the biggest challenges facing our city.
“We have a clear plan to meet that challenge rather than sit back and wait.
“We’re creating more housing choice while making sure growth happens in the right places and protects the lifestyle that makes Brisbane special.”
Quotes attributable to City Planning, Suburban Renewal and Economic Development Chair, Cr Adam Allan
“We listened to residents at Mt Gravatt and made changes, including lowering proposed building heights in several areas, with the final plan now moving towards adoption.
“Now we’re turning our attention to Upper Mt Gravatt and asking locals to help shape the next chapter for this important southern centre.
“Just like we’re doing in Stones Corner and Wynnum Centre, we want to see renewal that supports small businesses, creates more to see and do and strengthens the community.”
