Clarence Council approves developments in Bellerive and Lauderdale

Two major developments in Clarence have been given the green light, and both are expected to benefit the community in a big way. LATEST >>

Artists impression of a proposed development on Cambridge Road. Pic: Jaws Architects.

Clarence councillors have unanimously approved two major developments at this week’s meeting.

The first at South Arm Road and its subdivision at Ringwood Road was for 13 multiple dwellings, nine visitor accommodation units, offices, a pilates studio, a brewery and a cafe.

In a deputation Lyden Builders owner, Andrew Lyden, the proponent, said he believed the development would significantly contribute to the area.

“It’s something I would have liked to have had when my children were growing up,” Mr Lyden said.

“The residential component offers a high class duplex type thing which is usual for the area but it will give people the chance to have a different type of lifestyle, nearly like a semi-retirement kind of lifestyle.”

Artist's impression of a development planned for Lauderdale. Pic: Pinnacle.

Cr Bree Hunter said concerns were raised about school traffic near the development, but she said Mr Lyden was receptive to finding a solution.

“We facilitated a meeting with the primary school and the president of the schools association to talk about potential solutions about pedestrian access to and from the school

“He is willing to establish a pedestrian shared use pathway on the eastern side of this development, pending the neighbours are willing to do the same.”

The council also voted on a development in the heart of Bellerive, at 39 Cambridge Road.

A five storey complex with a mix of residential and office space will be built at the site.

“This site on the corner of Clarence Street and Cambridge Road has to be one of the most hated sites in the area I think,” Cr Beth Warren said.

“We’ve long had calls for something to be done.”

Ms Warren said the project was a reasonable development.

“It’s close to transport, we’ve got buses and ferries and the development makes provision for bicycles.”

The development is short of the required number of car spaces, so in lieu of that, the developer will pay the council $120,000.

“This is a system that’s been in place for a long time,” Cr James Walker said.

“It is equitable with what is being burdened on other businesses in the area.”

Both developments were approved unanimously, with conditions.

Put to a vote: Council to have say on two city-shaping developments

Clarence Council will vote on two major developments on Monday, but one of the plans could leave a developer forking out an extra $120,000.

An application for 39 Cambridge Road, a five storey complex, with a mix of residential and office space, will be voted on by the Clarence Council on Monday.

Ten new homes are included in the plan.

Artists impression of a proposed development on Cambridge Road. Pic: Jaws Architects.

Clarence Council officers have recommended the DA be approved, with several conditions, one of which is that the developer pay the council $120,000 in lieu of 12 carparking spaces.

13 spaces are planned for, but because of the number of dwellings and offices, 30 spaces would be needed.

Previous discussions indicated there could be a relaxation of the rules because the site is close to public transport, services and facilities.

According to the conditions, developers would also be required to resubmit plans for a public art display before a building permit is issued or before work commences.

“The preferred public art contribution could take the form of bespoke designed public furniture situated in the ground plane entry court; painted or mosaic murals on the east elevation and integrated bespoke lighting elements or glass canopy treatments in the ground plane entry court,” council officers said.

The council will also consider an application for Lauderdale, to build 13 multiple dwellings, nine visitor accommodation units, offices, a pilates studio, a brewery and a cafe.The development is proposed for 450 South Arm Road, and 2a Ringwood Road – which is subdivided from the South Arm Rd lot – where a $10m retail precinct was supposed to be built, after it was approved in 2013.

A previous artist's impression of Woolworths Lauderdale Village, approved in 2013. Image: Supplied.

Nearly ten years on, the plan for a supermarket, 12 specialty retail shops and a carpark appears to have been abandoned.

The latest application has been recommended for approval, with several conditions.