brisbanes new draft city plan

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Duplex Code

Multiunit Dwellings changing from Gross Floor Area to Site Coverage.  Massive increase in number of units that will be allowed under this model.

Eg 1000sqm block in 3 storey zone  –

currently 60% GFA or 600sqm of units not including balconies 

under new plan 45% site coverage.  3 stories plus a garage level (max 1m above natural ground level) allows for 3 x 450sqm or 1350sqm including balconies.

And small non-residential uses code.  allows for up to 250 sqm shops, offices etc on neighbourhood and district roads (not a local street)

regards

Darryl

Hi Ultra

It is with the State Govt and out for community feedback at present.  Council is being cagey as to dates. Hopefully first half of the year.  I am starting to submit some applications based on the new plan, though I wouldn't be pushing the 180sqm lots as yet.

regards

I'm quite excited about the new town plan. Change = opportunity! and there's some crackers coming in I believe, will be a while before the best opportunities are widely known and exploited as well.

Regarding Brisbane in general it's hardly surprising that I would be positive about it's prospects but I'm really looking forward to 2013, should be a good year, and interesting, they mostly are!

Hi Darryl, let me know how you go with the new application and if they do get approved. Some exciting changes in the near future.

Hi Ged

They apply to LMR, MR and HR zones also.  The Council has increased the distance it considers close to transport from 200m to 400m.  Basically what is happening is that LMR is being split into 2 storey zone, 2 and 3 storey mix zone and 3 storey zone.  With the sites within 400m being 3 storey zone.  So whereas at present the jump from 50%GFA to 60%GFA only adds a small amount  eg on 1000m2 site an extra 100m2 (balconies not included in GFA).  Under the new plan 2 storey to 3 storey zone adds an extra 450m2 of site cover (inc balconies).

Also always have a look at the local or neighbourhood plan.  Many identify increases in density in certain areas and these over  ride the city wide zoning.

If you email or PM me an address you are looking at, I will happily give feedback on this forum, with all identify information removed, so that others can have a look also.

regards

D

Hi Daryl,

I would be interested to know what would be possible now on a 1012sqm block already split into 2 lots within 400m of the Banyo Railway station. It is zoned Low Density and is not in a demolition control zone. Has anything changed for this type of area? Would a duplex be possible on a reconfigured battle axe lot?

Thanks P

Hi P

Unfortunately the property is outside the sub precinct of the neighbourhood plan near the train station that would have allowed 3 storeys.

However, the neighbourhood plan encourages units and townhouses for elderly people and students near centres such as the train station.

My Map measurements show the property to be just inside the 400m walk from the pedestrian entrance of the railway station.

I think you would have good prospects of getting approval under the new City Plan 2012 for any of the following:

Duplexes

2 storey units or town houses

up to 900m2 of building plus semi-basement parking (max 1m above ground level)

The actual area of building may be reduced after assessing the boundary setbacks

Under the existing City Plan 2000 would be much harder but possibly

2 storey units or town houses

Up to 500m2 of gross floor area

You would need to write the application and target the design for either elderly or students.

Hope that helps

Sounds like there is going to a massive change in densities in the Brisbane LGA.

Do you think that could put downward pressure on development site prices with the increased supply??

I'm doing research into the new possibilities as well, they are going to shift a lot of values and the market will take some time to catch up, there's massive opportunity for the early movers I believe.