Developers lodge plans to build $10m apartment block in the heart of Ocean Grove

Developers have unveiled plans to build a $10m apartment block just off a Bellarine town’s main drag.

Developers have unveiled plans to build a three-storey apartment block just off a Bellarine town’s main drag.

A planning application lodged with the City of Greater Geelong revealed the $10m designs of the proposed major 17-appartment development on The Parade.

The four-level development is earmarked to include basement carparking with 30 spaces, five ground floor apartments ranging from two to four bedrooms, eight two-bedroom second floor apartments and four three-bedroom apartments on the top level.

Artist's impressions of the Ocean Grove apartment block

“The site is located within an established precinct of Ocean Grove, approximately 22km from Geelong and 96km from Melbourne CBD,” planning documents noted.

“The land comprises of approximately 815sq m and presents an excellent opportunity to provide a number of various apartment typologies to accommodate the growing community within an established area of Ocean Grove.

“In its current state, the land is relatively flat and is currently occupied by a double-storey dwelling which is constructed from weatherboards and sheet roofing. The dwelling is proposed to be removed to provide a clear canvas for the proposed development.”

Artist's impressions of the Ocean Grove apartment block

The planning document notes the apartments range in size from 94sq m to 188sq m, with the apartment block aiming to fit in with the changing face of the area.

“The housing profile is mixed and emerging along the Parade, with many recent knockdown, rebuilds and medium density developments,” planning documents noted.

“Developments in more recent times along The Parade have evolved from side-by-side town homes into lifestyle based apartments.”

The planning application will remain open for public comment until August 25.

Originally published as Developers lodge plans to build $10m apartment block in the heart of Ocean Grove