‘Bulky’ townhouses set for court showdown following council rejection
A controversial “extended complex” in a leafy Brisbane suburb is set for a court showdown after council rejected it outright for its “disproportionate” bulkiness and scale.
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A controversial development in a leafy eastside suburb is headed for court after Brisbane City Council brutally knocked it back, labelling it as bulky and “disproportionate.”
Developer Flipto 418 applied earlier this year to build an additional four townhouses along Hawthorne Road, Bulimba, bringing “a sense of continuity” to an identical four-townhouse development next door.
In its development application, it was claimed that the extension would result “in an eight (8) unit complex spanning over three storeys.”
“The proposed development provides a sense of continuity throughout the extended complex.”
But Brisbane City Council flatly rejected the proposal, alleging the eight-unit development wouldn’t provide residents with access to natural light and disregarded neighbouring properties.
“The scale of the proposed development is considered to be disproportionate with the dimensions and utility of the site,” council said.
However, Flipto 418 has now appealed the decision, claiming the “bulk and scale … exists comfortably with nearby development within Hawthorne Road.”
“The proposed development achieves a sensitive transition between the proposed development and adjoining properties.”
In response to a request for comment, a Brisbane City Council spokesman said town planners contacted the developer twice to raise concerns “about the building height, visitor car parking and the proposed size of the building.”
“We tried to work the applicant to reach a more suitable proposal, but as the applicant did not meet Council’s planning expectations the application was refused,” the spokesman said.
“The matter is now before the court.”
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