Kindred Development back down from marina unit plan to make way for a new development
A developer has backflipped on plans to build a six-storey unit tower at a marina north of Brisbane – leaving residents “delighted”. But what he has planned next could be an eyesore.
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A TWO-YEAR battle to transform a marina at Newport, north of Brisbane into a multistorey unit development is over after the developer withdrew his application from the Planning & Environment Court.
Kindred Developments had originally planned to build two 10 storey unit towers at the Newport Marina but after community backlash downsized the project to include a six-storey unit complex.
It was proposed to include 54 units, a communal space, gym, pool and lounge. This development also received a lot of backlash from nearby residents.
Moreton Bay Regional Council received 829 properly made submissions in relation to the development, just 164 of them were in favour of it.
Residents argued the application was against the use of the site set out in the council planning scheme, would reduce the value of their homes and increase traffic.
Kindred Developments then lodged an application with the Planning and Environment Court.
But today the developer withdrew this application.
CEO Joshua Kindred said he was “sad” about the outcome.
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“We’re sad this historical planning scheme mistake has occurred resulting in a poor community outcome,” Mr Kindred said.
“After four years working on this development closely with council and locals we will start all over again.
“It’s incumbent upon our company vision that we don’t give into minority naysayers and continue to promote positive development for the future of our region.”
Mr Kindred said he already had a new plan for the site, which he purchased in 2016 for $7.5 million.
“Kindred will now work with architects and Marine Industry groups to consider a boat ramp and five storey boat stacker to make a code assessable application this month,” he said.
Newport Action Group president Kenlie Williams said the community was “delighted by this outcome”.
“The decision by Moreton Bay Regional Councillors to reject the application has been vindicated,” she said.
Moreton Bay Regional Council was contact for comment but is yet to respond.