Coorparoo and districts draft neighbourhood plan strategy
Summary of feedback report
April 2017
Neighbourhood Planning Brisbane | Brisbane City Council
This report has been produced by:
Neighbourhood Planning Brisbane | Brisbane City Council
Brisbane Square, 266 George St, Brisbane QLD 4000
GPO Box 1434, Brisbane QLD 4001
in April 2017.
For enquiries about the contents please contact:
Andrew Taylor, Senior Urban Planner, (07) 3403 8888
Disclaimer: This document is solely for the purpose of facilitating Neighbourhood Planning by Neighbourhood Planning Brisbane, Brisbane
City Council.
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Contents
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Engagement activities ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Report Structure ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Next steps ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Character and zoning ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Traffic and transport ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Public and active transport ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Environmental Features .................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Parks and tree planting ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Waterways and localised flooding ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Specific areas of interest ................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Denman Street, Greenslopes (and surrounding streets) and Greenslopes Private Hospital .......................................................................................... 28
Development and character housing ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Traffic and Transport .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Logan Road corridor and centres .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Energex Depot and Stephens Mountain ................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Consultation Process ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
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Abbreviations and acronyms
Acronym
City Plan
CPT
Draft plan
Draft strategy
DTMR
ha
LGIP
LMR
MDR
PCNP
PIP
SLT
SPA
TBC
Description
Brisbane City Plan 2014
Community Planning Team
Draft Coorparoo and districts neighbourhood plan
Draft Coorparoo and districts neighbourhood plan strategy
Department of Transport and Main Roads
Hectare
Local Government Infrastructure Plan
Low-medium density residential zone
Medium density residential zone
Principal Cycle Network Plan
Priority Infrastructure Plan
Significant Landscape Tree
Sustainable Planning Act 2009
Traditional building character overlay
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Executive Summary
Feedback received on the Coorparoo and districts draft neighbourhood plan strategy (draft strategy) included a variety of written submissions and Council’s online
form responses. A total of 602 submissions (email, postal and online form responses) were received providing feedback on the draft strategy including 174 written
submissions and 428 online feedback forms.
Feedback received raised the following key issues and opportunities:
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Concerns that proposed changes to zoning and overlays would result in a loss of character in the area.
Mixed feedback on the proposed changes to the Traditional building character overlay: –
o some support to rezone areas of Low-medium density residential zone to Character residential (Infill housing) zone,
o some requests for the Low-medium density residential zone to be retained in more areas to allow for units and subdivisions, and,
o some feedback that as the Character residential (Infill housing) zone still allows multiple dwellings the Character residential (Character) zone should be
considered as an alternative.
Concerns around the proposed 5-storey, medium density zoning in Denman Street, Greenslopes.
Concerns around the rezoning of Victor Street near C.B. Mott Park to Medium-density residential, and feedback that Harold Street should also be considered for
Medium-density residential.
Concerns around impacts on parks in the area with increased density proposed near larger parks, and general lack of greenspace.
Suggestions that the Energex Depot could be used as park if the existing uses were to cease.
General support for increased densities and opportunities for growth around the Logan Road centres.
General support for proposed rezoning from Low-density residential zone to Character residential (Character) zone in pockets around Coorparoo.
General support for Low-medium density residential (Up to 3 storeys) zone in Holland Park West and near Thompson Estate Reserve, Greenslopes.
Traffic and parking concerns around Greenslopes, particularly associated with proposed additional development in the area.
Concerns increased population growth will not be supported by adequate infrastructure.
A review of the submissions, additional technical reviews and a more detailed review of Low-medium density residential areas with character housing were conducted
as part of the preparation of the draft neighbourhood plan. This reports provides a summary of the outcome of this review and an overview of how the neighbourhood
plan was changed as a result. Please note submitters will need to refer to the draft neighbourhood plan for specific property details.
Following detailed consideration of the issues raised by submitters, and further technical analysis, the following provisions have been included in the Coorparoo and
districts draft neighbourhood plan (draft neighbourhood plan).
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Several areas that were considered for Medium density residential zone, such as Denman St, Greenslopes, Plimsoll Street and Raff Avenue, Greenslopes, Knight
Street, Greenslopes and Victoria Street, Holland Park are now proposed to be zoned to a lower intensity residential zone.
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Additional streets in Greenslopes and Camp Hill are proposed to be rezoned from Low-medium density residential (with the Traditional building character overlay)
to Character residential (Infill housing), resulting in a lower density built form outcome than is currently allowed.
Additional houses near Cavendish Road, Mona, Verry, Stirrat and Brae Streets are proposed to be rezoned to Character residential (Infill housing) to protect the
strong character streetscape in that area.
Plimsoll Street is proposed to be rezoned to Low-medium density residential, to allow a better transition from the Greenslopes Mall.
Additional houses in Derby Street, Coorparoo are proposed to have the Traditional building character overlay removed, to reflect the existing units and built form in
that street.
Some houses are no longer proposed for Character residential (Character) zone around Eva Street and Cavendish Road, Coorparoo, as the houses are post-war
and this is more consistent with surrounding zones.
Additional Medium-density residential zone area proposed on Crown Street, Holland Park, to support the Holland Park centre.
Additional Low-medium density residential area proposed on Birdwood Road, Holland Park West, to reflect the existing streetscape and zones.
Please call the Neighbourhood Planning Brisbane team on 3403 8888 if you would like specific information on proposed changes to your
property or how your submission was considered.
You can download the draft neighbourhood plan and mapping from the project website.
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Introduction
The draft strategy was open for public feedback from 4 October to 31 October 2016. A total of 602 submissions (including email, postal and online form responses)
were received providing feedback on the draft strategy. There were a total of 174 written submissions and 428 online feedback forms were completed.
This report summarises the issues raised during consultation on the draft strategy and indicates how these issues have been considered in the preparation of the
draft neighbourhood plan, which has been endorsed by Council to go to the State government for review. NOTE: the draft neighbourhood plan is subject to change
through the formal State Government Interest Review. The formal public notification of the draft neighbourhood plan will take place once the State Government has
approved Council to do so, whereby the community will have another opportunity to provide a formal submission on the draft neighbourhood plan.
Engagement activities
A number of activities were undertaken to ensure that the draft strategy was accessible to a wide range of audiences and to offer several ways in which people could
provide feedback on this document.
Promotional activities included:
 The draft strategy being available to download from Council’s website from 4 October 2016.
 Online feedback form available on Council’s website from 4 October to midnight on 31 October 2016.
 The draft strategy was released in October 2016. It was available for community feedback 04 and 31 October 2016, although feedback was received and
considered up until 23 December 2016.
 Project newsletter available on the project website and distributed to residential and commercial addresses in the plan area.
 Project update email and website updates sent to Community Planning Team (CPT) members and 414 local residents who have signed up for updates
throughout the duration of the project.
Face to face engagement activities included:
 CPT meetings held on 25 November 2015, 10 February, 13 April, and 4 May 2016.
 Two information kiosks held at Greenslopes Mall on 20 October 2016.
 Information kiosk held at Leicester Street Park, near Martha Street, Camp Hill on 22 October 2016.
 Information kiosk at Lord Mayor Listens event at Mt Gravatt 16 November 2016.
 Information kiosk at City Hall – Talk to a Planner event 16 November 2016.
Council would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the Coorparoo and districts community who have participated in the plan making process for the
draft neighbourhood plan to date.
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Report structure
This feedback has been organised into four key themes and specific areas of interest. The following four sections provide a summary of the feedback received on the
draft strategy and Council’s response under each theme:
1. Character and zoning provisions
- Camp Hill
- Coorparoo
- Greenslopes
- Holland Park and Holland Park West
2. Traffic and transport
3. Environmental features
4. Consultation process.
In addition, three specific areas of interest where identified in the feedback. These areas were identified in multiple submissions and relate to several interconnected
issues and policy matters and as such, are best presented on a geographical or precinct basis, rather than by each individual issue. The areas of interest were:
1. Denman Street, Greenslopes Private Hospital and surrounding streets
2. Logan Road centres and corridor
3. Energex Depot and Stephens Mountain.
The following section identifies all issues that have been raised in all submissions and includes a response (in italics) which explains, if appropriate, how the issue has
been addressed in the preparation of the draft neighbourhood plan.
The information in the table should be read in conjunction with the draft neighbourhood plan amendment package which was endorsed by Council on 21 March 2017
to proceed to first State Interest Review and can be found at https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planning-building/planning-guidelines-tools/neighbourhood-planningurban-renewal/neighbourhood-plans-other-local-planning-projects/coorparoo-districts-neighbourhood-plan
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Next steps
Feedback on the draft strategy has been used to inform the draft neighbourhood plan which is the statutory document that will eventually sit within Council’s planning
scheme, Brisbane City Plan 2014. The next steps in the preparation of the neighbourhood plan include:
Step
Timing
Draft neighbourhood plan preparation (completed)
Early 2017
Queensland Government review of the draft neighbourhood plan
Early - mid 2017
Draft neighbourhood plan release and public notification
Mid 2017
Queensland Government approval to adopt
Late 2017
Council adoption and gazettal of the neighbourhood plan
Late 2017
The Coorparoo and districts neighbourhood plan will regulate development in the area once it has been adopted into City Plan 2014. Further information about City
Plan is available at https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planning-building/planning-guidelines-and-tools
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Character and zoning
The draft strategy proposed changes to character and zoning including:
 Changing some pockets to Low-medium density residential and medium-density residential zones, where in proximity to centres, public transport, open space
and transport corridors.
 Changing some areas from Low-medium density residential zone (with the Traditional building character overlay) to Character residential (Infill housing) zone,
where it is more appropriate for low-scale character housing.
 Removing the Traditional building character overlay from some areas of Low-medium density residential zone, where it is more suited to unit development.
 Changing some areas to Character residential (Character) zone, where there is a high level of traditional streetscape character.
Proposed changes to the centre zones are discussed in the Logan Road corridor and centres section.
Managing growth and protecting character houses
A key objective of this neighbourhood plan process is to provide local landowners and the community with greater certainty and clearer planning guidelines for areas
that are located within the Low-medium density residential zone and have the Traditional building character overlay. Approximately 60% of the draft neighbourhood
plan area is currently within the Low-medium density residential (2 or 3 storey mix), which allows development of Low-medium residential (2 or 3 storey mix) zone,
which allows development of units and townhouses up to 2-3 storeys. However, around half of this land is also covered by the Traditional building character overlay.
This overlay protects houses built in or before 1946 from being demolished or substantially altered. This policy approach has caused confusion for home owners and
investors and results in unit development emerging alongside character houses. The draft strategy presented an indication of where units are considered more
appropriate and were character houses need continued protection.
The draft neighbourhood plan identifies areas that require character protection and proposes to rezone most of those areas to Character residential (Infill housing).
These are areas that have an intact character streetscape where Council wants to protect houses built in or before 1946. Additional dwellings are allowed to be built
in some circumstances; however the density of development allowed is significantly lower than the Low-medium density residential zone, as it is limited to one
dwelling per 300m 2 of site area. A small number of lots are also proposed to move to the Character residential (Character) zone.
Responses in the online feedback form showed a strong preference for character protection in the neighbourhood plan area. Strong support was received for
rezoning Low-medium density residential zoned areas to Character residential (Infill housing) zone where the pre-1946 streetscape character remains strongly intact.
A total of 424 respondents answered this question with 70% agreeing with this notion. Almost 60% of online feedback form respondents disagreed with removing the
Traditional building character overlay from streets that already had fragmented character or were in locations appropriate for growth.
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The draft neighbourhood plan has responded to these concerns and identifies areas where protection of character should be prioritised and proposes to rezone most
of these areas to Character residential (Infill housing) zone, where there is an intact character streetscape and houses built in or before 1946 should be protected.
Additional dwellings are allowed to be built in some circumstances; however the density of development allowed is significantly lower than the Low-medium density
residential zone, as it is limited to one additional dwelling per 300m 2 of site area. A small number of lots are also proposed to move to the Character residential
(Character) zone.
The following section provides an overview of the concerns and opportunities raised in the submissions relative to the specific suburbs and how the matter is
addressed in the draft neighbourhood plan. More information on the residential zones is available at
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/20150624_residential_zones_final_3_tagged.pdf
A review of the submissions, additional technical reviews and a more detailed review of Low-medium density residential areas with character housing
were conducted as part of the preparation of the draft neighbourhood plan. The following tables provide the outcome of this review and an overview of
how the neighbourhood plan was changed as a result. Check the draft neighbourhood plan for specific details regarding your property. Key features of
the draft neighbourhood plan include:
 The draft neighbourhood plan consolidates growth along the Logan Road corridor and in locations close to public transport, open space and
employment and shops.
 Streets with strong traditional character streetscape are generally proposed to be located within the Character residential (Infill housing) zone,
with the Traditional building character overlay, which protects houses built in or before 1946 and has a lower density of development compared
to the Low-medium density residential zone.
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Camp Hill
The majority of changes in this area in the draft strategy were proposed to clarify the approach where the Low-medium density residential zone is affected by the
Traditional building character overlay. See the section ‘Managing growth and protecting character houses’ for more information. The following table provides more
detail about the issues raised and how the draft neighbourhood plan responds.
Submission request
Draft neighbourhood plan
The draft strategy indicated a range of changes to zoning and character
provisions in Camp Hill, particularly in the area bounded by Boundary
Road to the east, Newman Avenue to the south, Leicester Street to
the west and Old Cleveland Road to the north.
A total of 33 submissions were received in relation to this area.
The majority of submissions requested to prioritise protection of traditional
character on properties throughout this area.
This area is most suitable to the Character residential zone as it is not within close
proximity to major public transport infrastructure, significant retail or employment
centres, and represents traditional streetscape character.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to rezone this area (excluding 469 Old
Cleveland Road, and the existing Neighbourhood centre zone on Old Cleveland
Road) from Low-medium density residential (2 or 3 storey mix) zone to Character
residential (Infill) zone and retain the Traditional building character overlay where it
already applies, or add the Traditional building character overlay where it was not
applied.
Coorparoo
The majority of changes in this area in the draft strategy were proposed to clarify the approach where the Low-medium density residential zone is affected by the
Traditional building character overlay. See section ‘Managing growth and protecting character houses’ for more information. The following table provides more detail
about the issues raised and how the draft neighbourhood plan responds.
Submission request
Draft neighbourhood plan
A total of 14 submissions related to the area bound by Leigh Street to the
north, Cavendish Road to the east, Chatsworth Road to the south and
Verry, Mona and Brae Street to the west.
Almost half of these submissions requested the existing Low-medium
density residential (2 or 3 storey mix) zone be retained, or for the Traditional
building character to be removed.
Just over half of the submissions requested properties in these streets have
character protection retained or added.
Further review of the area found that these streets represent strong traditional
character streetscape.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to include theses streets identified in the
submissions and rezone this area from Low-medium density residential (2 or 3
storey mix) zone to Character residential (Infill housing) zone, and retain the
Traditional building character overlay.
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Submission request
Draft neighbourhood plan
One submission was received for 23 Eva Street, Coorparoo and one
submission was received for 39 Eva Street, Coorparoo. These
submissions opposed the proposed rezoning from Low density residential to
the Character residential (Character) zone.
Council reviewed the proposed changes to these properties, and it was found
these properties do not contribute to the traditional character streetscape.
The draft neighbourhood plan maintains the current Low density residential zone.
Council received two submissions relating to 50 Derby Street, Coorparoo
and one submission for 1-15 Durham Street, Coorparoo. The submissions
requested that existing and proposed character protections be removed
from these properties.
Further review found these streets do not contribute to the traditional character
streetscape.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to remove the Traditional building
character overlay from these properties and retain the existing Low-medium
density residential (2 or 3 storey mix) zone.
Council received two submissions relating to 68 Macaulay Street,
Coorparoo. The submissions requested that the proposed character
protection be removed from this property.
Further review determined the area does represent a traditional character
streetscape and the existing character housing should be protected.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to rezone this property and surrounding
houses to Character residential (Infill housing) zone and include them within the
Traditional building character overlay.
A submission on each of the following streets was received requesting
these streets be rezoned to Character residential (Character) zone. It is
noted these streets are already located within the Character residential
(Character) zone.
Kelsey Street, Coorparoo.
Welwyn Crescent, Coorparoo.
These streets are already located within the Character residential (Character)
zone.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to maintain the current zoning and
overlay provision to protect existing character.
Two submissions regarding the property at 467 Cavendish Road were
received, both opposing the addition of character protection outlined in the
draft strategy.
Council reviewed the proposed changes to this property, and it was found this
property does not contribute to the traditional character streetscape.
The draft neighbourhood plan does not propose any changes to this property,
retaining the existing Low-density residential zone and the Traditional building
character overlay will not be added.
One submission was received requesting the existing character protections
be removed from St Stephen’s Anglican Church and 342-344 Cavendish
Road, Coorparoo.
Both of these properties are already listed as a local heritage area within City
Plan. The draft neighbourhood plan does not propose any changes to these
properties.
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Submission request
Draft neighbourhood plan
One submission was received which requested that no subdivision be
allowed at Buena Vista Avenue, Coorparoo, even though the draft strategy
did not propose any changes to this area.
The draft neighbourhood plan does not propose changes to the majority of Buena
Vista Avenue, however a small portion of the street is proposed to be rezoned
from the Low density residential zone to the Character residential (Character)
zone.
Greenslopes
The following table provides an overview of the issues raised regarding the proposed zoning and character changes in Greenslopes and how the draft neighbourhood
plan responds.
Submission request
Draft neighbourhood plan
20 submissions were received regarding the area bounded by Juliette
Street to the north, Ridge Street in the south, Pacific Motorway to the
west, Thompson Estate Reserve to the east (including Baron, Knight,
Earl and Marquis Streets and Victoria Terrace).
15 of the submissions requested the existing zone and planning provisions
remain in place, three submissions requested character protections be
retained and three submissions supported the proposed rezoning of the
area to the Medium-density residential zone.
The area is considered appropriate for growth as it is located in close proximity to
public transport infrastructure, open space, transport corridors and employment
and centres.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to rezone this area to the Medium-density
residential zone, which allows for a mix of housing types up to 5 storeys in height.
19 submissions were received regarding the following streets in
Greenslopes:
 Peach Street
 Pear Street
 Pine Street
 Dunellan Street
These submissions requested a range of outcomes, including retaining the
existing planning provisions; retaining character protections; and support
for the proposed rezoning to the Low-medium density residential zone.
The area is currently included in the Low-medium density residential (2 or 3 storey
mix) zone and some of the area is covered by the Traditional building character
overlay. The area is considered generally appropriate for growth as it is located in
close proximity to public transport infrastructure, open space and transport
corridors.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to rezone the majority of this area to the
Low-medium density residential (Up to 3 storeys) zone, which will allow a mix of
housing types up to 3 storeys in height, and remove the Traditional building
character overlay. Dunellan Street is proposed to be included in the Character
residential (Infill housing) zone due to the high proportion of pre-1946 character
properties in that street.
16 submissions were received for the area of Greenslopes bound by
Juliette Street in the north, Denman Street in the south, Peach/Pear
Most of the area is already covered by the Traditional building character overlay
as this area includes strong traditional character streetscapes.
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Submission request
Draft neighbourhood plan
and Beatrice Streets in the west and Drummond/Mount Streets in the
east. The majority of these submissions supported the retention of
character protections. Four submissions requested their properties be
rezoned to Low-medium density residential zone or the Medium-density
residential zone.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes additional streets in Greenslopes to be
rezoned from Low-medium density residential (2 or 3 storey mix) zone to
Character residential (Infill housing) zone with Traditional building character
overlay.
24 submissions were received for Headfort, Hunter and Nicholson
Streets in Greenslopes. The majority of the submissions requested the
existing planning provisions continue (being the Low-medium density
residential (2 or 3 storey mix) zone with the Traditional building character
overlay).
Most of the area is already covered by the Traditional building character overlay
as this area includes strong traditional character streetscapes.
The draft neighbourhood plan includes additional streets in Greenslopes to be
rezoned from Low-medium density residential (2 or 3 storey mix) zone to
Character residential (Infill housing) zone.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to rezone the western end of Headfort
and Nicholson Streets (which do not contain traditional character streetscapes)
from Low-medium density residential (2 or 3 storey mix) zone to Low-medium
density residential (Up to 3 storeys) zone.
19 submissions were received regarding Plimsoll Street, Sackville Street
and Raff Avenue in Greenslopes. The submissions included mixed
requests including to:
 Retain the existing Low-medium density residential (2 or 3 storey
mix) zone (not be rezoned to Character residential zone)
 Retain existing character protections
 Rezone to higher density (Medium density residential zone).
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes the following provisions:
 Maintain the existing extent of Traditional building character overlay along
Sackville Street and rezone those sites to the Character residential (Infill
housing) zone.
 Maintain the existing Character Residential (Character) zone to its current
extent on the southern side of the Raff Avenue and extended to the
majority of the northern side of the street, and maintain the Traditional
building character overlay to its current extent.
 Maintain the existing Low-medium density residential (2 or storey mix)
zone and remove the Traditional building character overlay from the
southern side of Plimsoll Street.
 Maintain the Traditional building character overlay and rezone the majority
of this side of the street to Character residential (Infill housing) zone on
the northern side of Plimsoll Street.
Two submissions were received regarding Henzell Terrace, Greenslopes.
Both submissions requested the existing character protections be retained.
The draft neighbourhood plan maintains the existing extent of Traditional building
character overlay at Henzell Terrace and proposes to rezone some parts of the
street from Low-medium density residential (2 or 3 storey mix) zone to the
Character residential (Infill housing) zone.
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Submission request
Draft neighbourhood plan
Four submissions related to properties located between 199 and 279
Cornwall Street and one submission related to Cornwall Street generally.
The submissions opposed the proposed change to the Character
residential (Infill housing) zone at these locations.
There are significant traditional character houses and streetscapes in this area
that do require protection including dwellings built prior to 1911 and pre-1946.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to apply the Pre-1911 building overlay on
to the property at 279 Cornwall Street, which has an existing dwelling built prior to
1911. Under this code, houses built before 1911 are to be retained and
any extensions should not alter the original parts of the house. Further
information about the pre 1911 building overlay is available at
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/20150624_characterhouses_fin
al_3_tagged.pdf
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to retain the majority of the existing
Traditional building character overlay along the southern side of Cornwall Street
west of Thompson Estate Reserve and rezone the majority of the area from Lowmedium density residential (2 or 3 storey mix) zone to the Character residential
(Infill housing) zone.
One submission was received for Donaldson Street, Greenslopes that
requested the street be rezoned to the Character Residential (Character)
zone.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to rezone Donaldson Street to the
Character residential (Infill housing) zone. This zone will continue to protect the
character housing on the street whilst still allowing some additional dwellings to be
built in some circumstances.
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Holland Park and Holland Park West
The following table provides more detail about the proposed changes to zoning and character in Holland Park and Holland Park West and how the draft
neighbourhood plan responds.
Submission request
Draft neighbourhood plan
Area east of Logan Road
Approximately 27 submissions were made in relation to streets east of
Logan Road at Holland Park, namely:
 Victor Street
 Harold Street
 Burlington Street
 Arnold Street
There were a mix of views and requests put forward in these submissions.
Approximately half of the submissions requested the existing Low-medium
density residential (2 or 3 storey mix) zone with the Traditional building
character overlay be retained in this area, particularly along Burlington
Street. These submissions opposed the new centre zoning at 11 Burlington
Street proposed in the draft strategy.
Several submissions relating to Victor Street and Harold Street requested
these streets be rezoned to the Medium-density residential zone.
Several submissions also requested the existing Low-medium density
residential (2 or 3 storey mix) zone be retained at Victor Street.
The draft neighbourhood plan no longer includes the proposal for the northern
side of Victor Street to be rezoned to the Medium-density residential zone which
would allow a mix of dwelling types up to 5 storeys in height.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to rezone the northern side of Victor
Street from Low-medium density residential (2 or 3 storey mix) zone to Lowmedium density residential (Up to 3 storeys) zone and remove the Traditional
building character overlay.
The draft neighbourhood plan includes additional properties in the area east of
Logan Road in Holland Park to be rezoned from Low-medium density residential
(2 or 3 storey mix) zone (with the Traditional building character overlay) to
Character residential (Infill housing) zone, resulting in a lower density built form
outcome than is currently allowed. Some additional infill housing is allowed within
this zone in some situations.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to include some properties in the vicinity
of the District centre (Corridor) zone in the Low-medium residential (Up to 3
storeys) zone to manage the transition of heights down to low-scale residential
housing. These properties are proposed to be removed from the Traditional
building character overlay.
Eastern area of Holland Park
A small number of submissions were received for the following streets in
the eastern extent of Holland Park within the draft neighbourhood plan area
and requested character protections be applied at these properties:
 Rita Street (1 submission)
 Otway Street (2 submissions)
 Paxton Street (1 submission)
 Abbotsleigh Street (1 submission).
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to maintain the current Low-density
residential zoning in Otway and Paxton Streets (i.e. proposes no change to this
area). The survey of character properties confirmed these streets do not contain
any character dwellings that were built prior to 1946 and therefore is not suitable
for additional character protections.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to maintain the current mix of the
Character residential (Character) zone (accompanied by the Traditional building
character overlay) and the Low-density residential zone in Rita Street and
Abbotsleigh Street.
Western side of Logan Road, Holland Park and Holland Park West
The draft neighbourhood plan consolidates growth along the Logan Road corridor
and in locations close to public transport, open space and employment and shops.
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Submission request
Several submissions were received in relation to the following streets on
the western side of Logan Road at Holland Park:
 Block bound by Crump Street, Logan Road and Agnes Street (2
submissions)
 Walter Street (2 submissions)
 Crump Street (2 submission)
 Crown Street (3 submissions)
 Swain Street (1 submission)
 Peasant Street (5 submissions)
 Birdwood Road (2 submissions)
Submissions included a range of requests, including to retain the existing
zone at Peasant Street, to increase character protections at Peasant
Street; to retain the Low-medium density residential zone at the
Crump/Logan/Agnes Street block; to rezone 9-17 Crown Street to the
Medium-density residential zone and to leave the character protections
along Crown Street and Crump Street; to increase the density allowed and
to continue character protections at Birdwood Road.
Draft neighbourhood plan
One submission was received that requested the existing zoning at Percival
Street be retained.
The draft strategy and the draft neighbourhood plan do not propose any changes
at Percival Street, Greenslopes. The existing zone of Character Residential
(Character) will continue.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes: to rezone Peasant Street, Walter Street, Swain Street and the majority of
the block bound by Crown Street, Walter Street, Crump Street and Agnes
Street to the Character residential (Infill housing) zone; .
 to remove the Traditional building character overlay from the block bound
by Crump Street, Logan Road and Agnes Street;
 to rezone a portion of land fronting Logan Road, Crown Street and Crump
Street to a mix of District centre zone, Mixed use Zone and Mediumdensity residential zone; and
 to rezone a small portion of land on the western side of Birdwood Road
from Low-density residential zone to Low-medium density residential (2
to3 storey mix) zone.
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Traffic and transport
Road network
The following table provides an overview of the issues raised about traffic congestion, car parking and the local road network and how the neighbourhood plan
responds.
Key issue
Details of issue
Response
Future development will
place greater demand on
the road network and onstreet parking
Almost 40% percent of online feedback form respondents
expressed concerns about the impact of the draft strategy
on traffic, congestion and on-street parking in the draft
neighbourhood plan area, particularly at the following
locations:
 Camp Hill (including Brinawa, Tarana, Princess,
Warilda, Lockyer and Albert streets)
 Around the Martha Street shops and Derby Street,
Camp Hill
 Local streets around the Greenslopes Private Hospital
including Bunya, Cedar, Peach and Pine streets
 Local streets around the Greenslopes Shopping Centre
including Raff Avenue and Sackville and Latimer streets
 Victor Street, Holland Park
 Crump Street, Holland Park
 Holland Park area, particularly along Logan Road and
the side streets of Crump, Victor, Harold, Burlington
and Arnold Streets
 Yuletide Street, Holland Park.
A number of technical investigations were undertaken to inform the
neighbourhood plan. These investigations looked at the broader
transport network in relation to the plan area.
There were concerns about the availability of on-street
parking throughout the neighbourhood plan area, including
around the Greenslopes Private Hospital and the
Greenslopes Mall.
A preliminary review of the area in question has found that demand
for on-street parking is satisfactory, where on-street parking could be
available throughout the day in front, or within a short walk of
residents’ homes. As the demand has not exceeded the number of
available on-street parking spaces, there are no immediate plans to
consider introducing a permit scheme. Council will continue to
monitor the area.
On-street parking
There were concerns that increased development and
population growth would further exacerbate on-street
parking concerns in the draft neighbourhood plan area.
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The widths of the streets identified in the community feedback allow
for on-street parking. Vehicles parking on-street must do so in
accordance with Part 12 of the Transport Operations (Road Use
Management – Road Rules) Regulation 2009.
Council manages requirements for on-site car parking on a citywide
basis through the development assessment process via Brisbane
City Plan 2014.
Council is continually assessing and managing the entire transport
network in regards to on-street parking and kerbside allocations (e.g.
clearways and no standing zones) and makes amendments and
upgrades as needed.
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Key issue
Details of issue
One submission requested local parking permits be
considered for local streets in the Camp Hill area,
particularly in Albert Street, to assist in managing on-street
parking.
Response
Intersections are at
capacity and need
upgrading
Several submissions noted concerns with traffic flow along
Logan Road and Chatsworth Road associated with the
timing of signal phases at key intersections. It was
requested that intersections along these corridors be
reviewed.
Council is currently investigating road and intersection improvements
along Logan Road to improve the flow of traffic, pedestrian and cycle
infrastructure. This study takes into consideration the growth within
the draft neighbourhood plan area. Any proposed improvements,
however, are outside the scope of the neighbourhood planning
process and are subject to funding availability.
Poor consideration for
future trends in
transportation
One submission identified a need for greater consideration
for future transportation trends in the draft neighbourhood
plan area, such as car hire schemes, electric vehicles and
driverless cars, as these trends may lead to lower levels of
traffic and congestion in the draft neighbourhood plan area.
Close streets around
Majestic Park, Coorparoo
One submission requested the closure of Eva Street
adjacent to Majestic Park to increase the safety of users of
Majestic Park. Other options suggested included the
closure of Octanis, Pelham and Meridian Streets.
The query regarding the signal phases at the Logan Road/
Chatsworth Road intersection has been forwarded to the Congestion
Reduction Unit for investigation.
Council is continually assessing and managing the entire transport
network in regards to traffic congestion and on-street parking. Council
will respond to community needs and demand as changing
transportation trends and other factors influence traffic and parking in
the future.
Council implements a range of safety initiatives to contribute to safer
parks and recreational areas. Parks and other surrounding nonresidential uses need to remain accessible for users, residents,
maintenance staff and emergency services.
The northern end of Eva Street is a bus route and closing Eva Street
would affect bus route connectivity. Council does not support the
closure of any road surrounding Majestic Park.
Parking at C.B. Mott Park
A submission requested consideration of parking options
around C.B Mott Park, as on-street parking can create road
safety concerns on Logan Road.
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On-street parking is permitted along Abbotsleigh Street and Victor
Street. Council is, however, continually assessing and managing the
entire transport network in regards to on-street parking and kerbside
allocations (e.g. clearways and no standing zones).
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Public and active transport
The following table provides an overview of the issues raised about public and active transport and how the draft neighbourhood plan responds.
Key issue
Details of issue
Bicycle and pedestrian
connections
Online and written respondents identified strong support for
upgrading the cycle and pedestrian infrastructure in and
around the draft neighbourhood plan area, with over 60% of
respondents supporting this statement.
Four submissions suggested upgrading the cycle
connections from Albert Street, Boundary Road and Pryde
Street to Old Cleveland Road, as the existing bicycle
access along Old Cleveland Road at Camp Hill is
considered to be dangerous.
One submission suggested providing improved connections
from Old Cleveland Road, Bennetts Road and Cavendish
Road, including upgrades along Esmonde Place and Eva
Street, Camp Hill, to improve access to Holland Park State
School and the V1 Veloway.
Five submissions identified opportunities to increase active
transport connections around Dunellan Street, and one
submission opposed active transport connections at this
location. One submission requested improved active
transport infrastructure along Headfort Street, Greenslopes.
Active travel routes to the
V1 Veloway and
Greenslopes Busway
Station from the
Greenslopes Private
Hospital and Greenslopes
Mall
Three submissions requested improved cycling connections
to the V1 Veloway as identified in the Queensland
Government’s Principal Cycle Network Plan.
The submissions noted a preference for Ridge Street and
Birdwood Road to become connectors over Nicholson
Street, due to the better grades.
Five submissions expressed concerns around pedestrian
connections between the hospital, Greenslopes Busway
Station and the Greenslopes Mall.
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Response
Noted.
The draft neighbourhood plan strategy showed an intention to
strengthen east-west connections between Logan Road and Veloway
1, connecting Jones Park, Thompson Estate Reserve and Ekibin
Park East.
Whilst transport infrastructure improvements are outside the scope of
the neighbourhood planning process, they are considered as part of
Council’s ongoing infrastructure upgrade investigations and are
subject to funding availability.
Noted. Brisbane City Plan 2014 currently identifies both Ridge Street
and Birdwood Road in the Bicycle Network Overlay.
The draft strategy recognises the need to improve connections to the
V1 Veloway, including from major Greenslopes destinations such as
the hospital and mall. Whilst transport infrastructure improvements
are outside the scope of the neighbourhood planning process, they
are considered as part of Council’s ongoing infrastructure upgrade
investigations and are subject to funding availability.
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Key issue
Details of issue
Response
Active travel routes along
the Logan Road corridor
Eight submissions commented on active travel along the
Logan Road corridor, including requests for:
 protected bicycle lanes along Logan Road and
improved crossing points
 improved walkability along Logan Road
 improved pedestrian and cycle access to the Logan
Road centres
 a shared path along Logan Road between Raff
Avenue and Abbotsleigh Street, with an improved
crossing at Birdwood Road
 shared driveways to minimise vehicle access points
A primary bicycle route is included along Logan Road in the Bicycle
Network Overlay in City Plan 2014.
Bicycle routes on
Cavendish and
Chatsworth Roads
One submission requested Cavendish and Chatsworth
Roads be updated in Council’s bicycle network to reflect the
primary cycle routes identified in the Queensland
Government’s Principal Cycle Network Plan.
The Queensland Government’s Principal Cycle Network Plan (PCNP)
recognises Cavendish Road and Chatsworth Road as Principal Cycle
Routes. Upgrades to cycle infrastructure are considered as part of
Council’s ongoing infrastructure upgrade investigations and are
subject to funding availability.
Bus infrastructure at
Martha Street and
Chatsworth Road
One submission expressed concerns with the existing
seating and shelters at bus stops along Martha and
Chatsworth Road.
Bus timetables and
frequency
Four submissions suggested changes to bus services,
including increasing the frequency of the bus service along
Denman Street and providing local bus services that are
integrated with the Greenslopes Busway station.
Car parking at the
Greenslopes Busway
Station
Several submissions requested that off-street car parking
be provided near Greenslopes Busway Station to cater for
commuters.
This feedback has been forwarded to Council’s Public and Active
Transport team for consideration. Bus stop infrastructure around
Brisbane is currently being upgraded as part of Council’s Bus Stop
Accessibility and Improvement Program. Unfortunately Council
cannot install seating and bus shelters at every stop, with stops
adjacent to significant land uses with high frequency services and
higher numbers of boarding passengers receiving priority.
Changes to the frequency of bus services are managed by Brisbane
Transport and the Queensland Government through TransLink. This
is outside the scope of the neighbourhood plan process; however this
feedback has been forwarded to the Queensland Government for
consideration.
The draft neighbourhood plan does not propose any changes to the
car parking arrangements at the Greenslopes Busway Station as the
provision of park and ride, bus services and busway infrastructure is
the responsibility of the Queensland Government. This feedback has
been forwarded to the Queensland Government for consideration.
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Council is currently investigating road and intersection improvements
along Logan Road to improve the flow of traffic, pedestrian and cycle
infrastructure. This study takes into consideration the growth within
the draft neighbourhood plan area.
Transport infrastructure improvements are considered as part of
Council’s ongoing infrastructure upgrade investigations and are
subject to funding availability.
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Environmental Features
Parks and tree planting
The following table provides an overview of the issues raised about parks and open space and how the draft neighbourhood plan responds.
Key issue
Details of issue
Response
Upgrade of existing
facilities in parks
Seven submissions supported additional facilities to be
developed at Thompson Estate Reserve as part of
proposed upgrades, including shade structures, trees,
seating and play equipment, with several requests received
for a dog off-leash area to be included in these proposed
upgrades.
Six submissions requested the upgrade of existing facilities
(seating and shelters) and planting along Logan Road to be
provided in C.B. Mott Park.
One submission requested that the existing facilities at
Leicester Street Park be upgraded.
Approximately 90% of online feedback form respondents
agreed with the idea to upgrade facilities at existing parks.
Thank you for your support for additional facilities at Thomson Estate
Reserve. The Priority Infrastructure Plan within Council’s planning
scheme includes an upgrade for Thompson Estate Reserve which is
likely to be delivered between 2021 and 2026. The scope of this
upgrade is yet to be confirmed but has the potential to include
delivery of items such as a new playground, picnic facilities, seating,
shade and a dog off leash area.
Three submissions identified that small-scale commercial
operations should not be considered in C.B. Mott Park,
Holland Park, and one submission requested that
commercial uses should be allowed at the Leicester Street
Park.
Approximately 73% of respondents agreed that
opportunities for small-scale commercial operations in and
near parks should be considered.
Council is generally supportive of low key commercial activities in
parks as long as they comply with existing requirements such as
Council’s Public Lands and Council Assets Local Law, and do not
inhibit public parkland enjoyment.
Small-scale commercial
uses prohibited in public
open spaces
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Council is currently undertaking a citywide review of park
infrastructure requirements as part of the preparation of a draft Local
Government Infrastructure Plan. Council will review the suggestions
regarding C.B. Mott Park and Leicester Street Park as part of
developing the future parks capital works program.
Council has a process in place to equitably assess applications for
commercial uses in parks via the Public Lands and Council Assets
Local Law, which ensures any commercial activities within Council
parks are suitably located and appropriate.
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Key issue
Details of issue
Response
Community facilities and
infrastructure
Several respondents requested the provision of
infrastructure and facilities across the draft neighbourhood
plan area, including:
 Provision of facilities that cater for teenagers and
young adults are limited in the existing parks and open
spaces
 Consider the development of multi-functional spaces
that cater for a number of sports, including football,
tennis, football, and table tennis to enable people to
participate in outdoor activity and exercise.
Council seeks to provide a network of parks with a variety of facilities
which are useable and functional. While some facilities are provided
in parks specifically to encourage activation, parkland throughout the
draft neighbourhood plan area includes open spaces which can be
utilised for a range of purposes at the discretion of the patrons.
Access to existing
community sports and
recreation facilities
Access to existing community sports and recreation
facilities (such as ovals and fields) could be increased by
partnering with local schools and community groups.
Council understands that the Queensland Department of Education
and Training may be open to discussions regarding allowing public
access and use of such assets. Council will be open to investigate
access options to increase community access to government owned
community facilities in the draft neighbourhood plan area.
Corridor link park
Identifying opportunities to provide additional facilities within
parks in the draft neighbourhood plan area and establishing
new ‘corridor link’ parks in the south-west section of the
draft neighbourhood plan area received strong support from
the online survey respondents, with approximately 90%
and 79% of online feedback form respondents agreeing
with these proposals respectively.
Thank you for your support for better connections in the existing open
space network. Council is seeking further expansion to the existing
park network through future land acquisition as outlined in Council’s
Priority Infrastructure Plan.
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The location of future growth in the plan area is within close proximity
to parks including Whites Hill Reserve, Glindemann Park, and
Thompson Estate Reserve. Future plans for upgrades within the
Thompson Estate Reserve and for land acquisition and
embellishments to extend Birdwood Road Park will further expand
the parkland and facilities available to residents within the draft
neighbourhood plan area. When delivery timeframes for these future
projects are confirmed, scoping will consider local community needs
in determining final deliverables.
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Key issue
Details of issue
Response
Tree planting and
streetscape
improvements
Tree planting was identified as way to improve the
streetscapes and amenity of the draft neighbourhood plan
area, including Waverley Road, Chatsworth Road and
Martha Street.
Submissions also requested that residents be allowed to
plant flowers, suitable vegetables and herbs along sidewalk
areas in the plan area by making current restrictions more
flexible, which would encourage gardening, engagement
and relationship building within the community.
Provide a greater diversity of plant species available as part
of Council’s existing Free Tree program to encourage more
residents to contribute to greening their neighbourhoods.
Specific requests about tree planting have been referred to Council’s
Asset Services Branch for investigation.
Council appreciates the pride residents’ show in our neighbourhood
and desire to help to beautify local streets, and contribute to a clean,
green Brisbane. To facilitate community initiatives along our road
verges, Brisbane City Council has developed Verge Garden
Guidelines to help residents. To make sure these gardens meet
Brisbane City Council’s requirements, residents are encouraged to
review the guidelines and complete the checklist before you start
your project. It will also help you to ensure your verge garden does
not impact on the safety of your local community, environment or
surrounding infrastructure. The guidelines can be found at :
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/naturalenvironment/plants-trees-gardens/verge-gardens
Vegetation Protection
Orders
One submission requested Vegetation Protection Orders
(VPOs) be used to protect significant landscape trees on
public and private land.
A survey was undertaken by a qualified arborist to identify significant
trees. These trees are generally well-established trees that add to an
area’s unique landscape character and help beautify Brisbane’s
suburbs and provide relief in summer. The draft neighbourhood plan
proposes to include an additional 48 trees in the Significant
landscape tree overlay and protect these trees under Council’s
Natural Assets Local Law 2003.
All vegetation on Council owned or controlled land is automatically
protected under the Natural Assets Local Law 2003.
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Waterways and localised flooding
The following table provides an overview of the issues raised about waterways and localised flooding and how the draft neighbourhood plan responds.
Key issue
Details of issue
Response
131 Leicester Street
Three submissions identified that land at 131 Leicester
Street should be rezoned to be open space due to flooding
constraints at the property.
Council currently has no plan to acquire this site for park purposes. The
site is subject to deep and fast flowing flood water. Any proposed
development must be located and designed to address flooding
constraints, amongst others.
Hunter Street, Cedar
Street and Pine Street
Greenslopes
Submissions raised concerns with flooding at sites on
Hunter, Cedar and Pine Streets at Greenslopes.
Both Hunter and Cedar Streets have overland flow paths in some parts.
Overland flow is not a significant flooding issue and is adequately dealt
with in the existing planning scheme provisions.
Council's planning regulations have always included planning provisions
to manage flood risk. Over time our understanding of flood risk has
increased and the Flood overlay code in Brisbane City Plan 2014 is how
Council manages flood risk to new development in Brisbane. Any new
development is required to comply with the Flood overlay code and new
development can often provide opportunities to better protect
surrounding properties against minor flooding events.
Sackville and Latimer
Streets, Greenslopes
Concern that on-street parking increases stormwater runoff
in heavy rainfall events.
Cars will not increase the runoff as the road is also an impervious
surface. In high rainfall periods the blockage to stormwater flows caused
by the car’s wheels would be negligible.
Existing projects
demonstrated in draft
strategy
A small number of respondents also requested to see a
stronger reflection of the Norman Creek Master Plan and
the Greenslopes Demonstration Catchment Project in the
draft strategy.
Council is implementing the Norman Creek Master Plan 2012-2031 as
capital works funding is allocated on a project basis. The work of the
Greenslopes Demonstration Catchment Project and the draft
neighbourhood plan does not affect the project.
Re-establishing
waterways
Several submissions included general support and requests
for the upgrade of local waterways and creeks by reestablishing natural water flows. These included Norman
Creek, Glindemann Creek and Mott Creek.
Council recognises that that the Norman Creek Master Plan 2012-2031
outlines key initiatives aimed at rejuvenating the Norman Creek
Catchment. Projects associated with this master plan will be delivered as
capital works funding is allocated in Council’s budget.
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Specific areas of interest
Denman Street, Greenslopes (and surrounding streets) and Greenslopes Private Hospital
Development and character housing
The following table provides an overview of the issues raised about proposed changes to Denman Street, the Greenslopes Private Hospital and surrounding streets
and how the draft neighbourhood plan responds.
Key issue
Details of issue
Medium-density
residential zone along
Denman Street
42 submissions expressed concerns about the proposed
rezoning of Denman Street from Low-medium residential
zone (2 to 3 storey mix) to Medium density residential (up to
5 storeys) in relation to the potential impact of the additional
building height on surrounding residential areas, including:
 Overshadowing
 Impacts on breezes
 Loss of views
Some submissions also expressed concern that mediumdensity development along Denman Street contradicts the
Strategic Framework in the Brisbane City Plan 2014, which
directs growth into the CBD and inner city, around shopping
centres, along major roads, railway lines and busways.
Character housing along
Denman Street
33 written submissions and 59 online feedback forms
expressed concern about the potential loss of character
housing on Denman Street.
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Response
The draft neighbourhood plan no longer includes properties on Denman
Street in the Medium density residential zone. The eastern part of
Denman Street is proposed to be included in the Character Residential
(Infill housing)zone, the central part of Denman Street (where there is
less traditional building character remaining) is proposed to be zoned
Low-medium density residential (Up to 3 storeys), and the far western
part of the street is proposed to be zoned Low density residential.
The character housing on Denman Street has been reviewed as part of
the development of the draft neighbourhood plan. Pre-1946 housing in
the eastern part of Denman Street is proposed to be protected through
inclusion in the Character residential (Infill housing) zone and the
Traditional building character overlay.
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Growth of the
Greenslopes Private
Hospital
Accommodation options
around Greenslopes
Private Hospital
Proposed centre and
mixed use area on
Newdegate Street,
including former Red
Cross building
70 online feedback forms and written submissions
expressed concerns about the proposed growth of the
hospital to become a healthcare and community hub, with
the expansion potentially impacting traffic, on-street parking
and amenity of the surrounding residential streets. There
were also concerns raised about the positioning of future
development on the site and the location of view corridors.
One submission identified that the hospital is of strategic
importance, and expressed concern about the draft strategy
restricting development of the site in terms of:
 building height and design
 location of open space and buildings on the site
 ability to accommodate car parking on-site
 location of site entries and internal roads
 land use mix
The draft neighbourhood plan is supportive of the continued operation
and growth of the hospital within its current site area. Expansion of the
hospital into surrounding areas is not supported.
Four submitters expressed support for allowing for
accommodation options in the area around the hospital for
patients, visitors and staff accessing the hospital.
There was mixed feedback regarding the proposed new
centre and mixed use area on Newdegate Street.
Approximately 16 submissions raised concerns about the
potential loss of community facilities from the former Red
Cross Building at Newdegate Street, with one respondent
proposing that the site be rezoned to open space. Several
submissions supported short-term accommodation or
community activities occurring in this location. Online
feedback form respondents showed a high level of support
(77.5%) for the proposed new neighbourhood centre and
mixed use area.
Noted.
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The draft neighbourhood plan has taken into account submitter concerns
about how the draft strategy addressed future development on the site.
The draft neighbourhood plan is focused on key site development issues
including building height, building transition to surrounding residential
areas, building design to the street and landscaping.
The draft neighbourhood plan supports the growth of the Greenslopes
Private Hospital and the local community through the provision of more
opportunities for shops, dining, cafes, short term accommodation,
community facilities and health-focussed facilities to be developed in the
proposed Neighbourhood centre and Mixed use zones on Newdegate
Street.
The former Red Cross building is owned and operated by the
Department of Veteran Affairs (Federal Government).
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes this site to form part of a local
neighbourhood centre that allows a range of uses that support the
community. Council is not currently considering acquiring this site for
use as public open space.
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Traffic and transport
The following table provides an overview associated traffic and transport concerns around Denman Street and the Greenslopes Private Hospital and how the draft
neighbourhood plan responds.
Key issue
Details of issue
Response
Traffic and on-street
parking
37 submissions expressed concerns about the capacity of
the road network to handle the traffic and parking generated
by workers, visitors and patients of the hospital and
residents of potential future medium density residential
buildings.
If there were to be any zoning changes, roads and
intersections should be upgraded and other strategies
considered, including traffic calming measures and resident
parking permits.
Levels of support to improve the connection between Logan
Road and the Greenslopes Private Hospital via Denman
Street were mixed. Approximately 49% of online feedback
form respondents agreed with this proposal, while
approximately 42% disagreed. Some submissions identified
alternatives to the Denman Street route between the
hospital and Greenslopes Mall, including: via Nicholson,
Headfort and Hunter streets.
A number of technical investigations were undertaken to inform the
draft neighbourhood plan. These investigations looked at the broader
transport network in relation to the draft neighbourhood plan area. As
part of this process, the roads which Council sees as key transport
corridors providing access to the Greenslopes Private Hospital are
Newdegate Street, Peach Street and Denman Street. Newdegate
Street/ Ridge Street is a signalised intersection allowing all
movements, Peach Street (from Ridge Street) provides direct lot
access to the Greenslopes Private Hospital, and Denman Street
connects the Greenslopes Mall with the Hospital. Therefore Council
has no intention of reprioritising Bunya Street or Cedar Street.
Restriction of vehicular
access to Peach Street,
Greenslopes
A submission expressed concern about the level of traffic
flow on Peach Street, Greenslopes. It was suggested that
closing the top of Peach Street would increase pedestrian
access and parking for hospital workers, and help to
prevent an increase in heavy vehicle traffic and cars
accessing the Greenslopes Private Hospital along this
route.
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The draft strategy identified a need to investigate ways to prioritise
Denman Street as an important connection between the Greenslopes
Private Hospital and Greenslopes Mall. This may include intersection
upgrades to prioritise Denman Street over Nicholson Street, footpath
upgrades, street planting and signage.
Transport infrastructure improvements are considered as part of
Council’s ongoing infrastructure upgrade investigations and are
subject to funding availability.
Peach Street provides direct access to the Greenslopes Private
Hospital. Retaining access is essential for emergency and service
vehicles with a destination and/or origin at the hospital. Council does
not support the restriction of access at Peach Street.
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Key issue
Details of issue
Response
Additional egress/exit on
Pacific Motorway
A submission requested that more direct access be
provided to the Greenslopes Private Hospital by creating a
new exit/entry on the Pacific Motorway.
The Pacific Motorway is owned and controlled by the State
Government. Council will provide this feedback to the State
Government.
Streetscape and footpath
upgrades along Denman
Street.
13 submissions and approximately 30% of online feedback
form respondents disagreed with the proposal to undertake
streetscape and footpath upgrades along Denman Street to
improve connections between the Greenslopes Private
Hospital and Logan Road. One submission was concerned
such upgrades could reduce the road width and worsen onstreet parking and traffic concerns.
Ridges, Nicholson and Headfort Streets were identified as
alternative options to provide better pedestrian access for
the Greenslopes Hospital.
Four submissions supported the proposed streetscape and
footpath upgrades on Denman Street.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes changes to the Denman
Street streetscape and verge design via the Infrastructure Design
Planning Scheme Policy – Locality Streetscape Designations. This
policy will guide any future proposed changes to the Denman Street
verge. The policy does not support the widening of the verge or loss
to road width or street parking. If any upgrades are proposed in the
future, they to be undertaken within the existing street verge. Future
streetscape requirements for Denman Street include to:
 Create a more pedestrian friendly environment through an
increased footpath width to 1.8m (1.2m existing)
 Allow good size canopy tree planting (and retention of
existing trees) by ensuring enough space in the verge and
aligning footpath width expansion with the property boundary,
and not increasing the existing verge width.
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Logan Road corridor and centres
The following table provides an overview of the issues about Logan Road corridor and centres and how the draft neighbourhood plan responds.
Key issue
Details of issue
Corner of Logan Road,
Plimsoll Street and Raff
Avenue, Greenslopes
Two submissions objected to the proposal to rezone this
site from Low-medium residential zone to District Centre
(District) zone.
634 – 648 Logan Road,
Greenslopes
Two submissions requested the proposed building height of
up to 5 storeys be reduced at this site.
Response
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to rezone land opposite the
Greenslopes Mall to the District centre zone to encourage the
Greenslopes Mall to grow up and out to help meet growing demand
for commercial and retail space and encourage the development of
active and lively centres.
Development within the Mixed use zone accommodates a mix of
centre activities and residential uses that support the development of
the nearby centre zone.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes contained sections along
Logan Road to be rezoned to the Mixed use zone (up to 5-storeys).
697 - 702 Logan Road,
Greenslopes
Four submissions did not support the proposal to change
this block from the Low-medium density residential (2 to 3
storey mix) zone to the Medium-density residential (Up to 5
storeys) zone.
The draft neighbourhood plan consolidates areas where unit
development is appropriate, to around main roads, public transport,
shops and employment nodes, and where the traditional streetscape
has already been eroded.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes this block from the Lowmedium density residential (2 to 3 storey mix) zone to the Mediumdensity residential zone (Up to 5 storeys).
699 - 707 Logan Road,
Greenslopes
Five submissions requested the existing character
protections be retained at this site.
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The draft neighbourhood plan consolidates areas where unit
development is appropriate, to around main roads, public transport,
shops and employment nodes, and where the traditional streetscape
has already been eroded.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to remove the Traditional
building character and rezone this site from Low-medium residential
(2 to 3 storey mix) zone to the Medium-density residential (up to 5
storeys) zone.
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Key issue
Details of issue
841 Logan Road, Holland
Park West
Three submissions requested to retain the existing Lowmedium density residential zone and did not support
character zoning at this site.
1 – 11 Crump Street, 891
- 893 Logan Road, 14 –
16 Agnes Street, Holland
Park
899-917 Logan Road,
Holland Park West
Two submissions objected to the proposal to remove the
Traditional building character overlay and rezone this site
from Low-medium residential (2 to 3 storey mix) zone to
Low-medium residential (up to 3 storey mix) zone.
One submission requested this site should be rezoned to
the District centre zone, rather than the Mixed use and
Medium-density zone outlined in the draft strategy.
Response
There is no proposal to rezone this site to Character zoning or apply
character protections.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to rezone this site from the
Low-medium residential (2 to 3 storey mix) zone to the Low-medium
residential (up to 3 storeys) zone.
The draft neighbourhood plan consolidates areas where unit
development is appropriate, to around main roads, public transport,
shops and employment nodes, and where the traditional streetscape
has already been eroded.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to remove the Traditional
building character overlay and rezone the land to the Low-medium
residential (up to 3 storey mix).
The draft neighbourhood plan supports growth and activity within and
around the Greenslopes, Greenslopes Mall and Holland Park centres
to create distinct, viable and active community and shopping hubs.
More intense development is encouraged in these centres to meet
growing demand for retail and commercial space. Centres will be
supported by adjacent increased residential and mixed use
development. By framing the centres with the mixed use and mediumdensity residential zones, the draft neighbourhood plan ensures the
more intense development and activity that occurs within the centres
sensitively transitions to nearby housing and lower scale uses.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to rezone 899 – 913 Logan
Road to the Mixed use zone with a maximum height of up to 5 storeys,
and 915-917 Logan Road to the District centre zone with a maximum
height of up to 6 storeys.
1024 Logan Road,
Holland Park West
One submission requested the existing character
protections be retained at this site.
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The draft neighbourhood plan proposes contained sections along
Logan Road to be rezoned to the Mixed use zone. Development
within the Mixed use zone accommodates a mix of centre activities
and residential uses that support the development of the nearby
centre zone.
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Key issue
Details of issue
Response
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to remove the Traditional
building character overlay at this site and rezone it from Low-medium
residential (2 to 3 storey mix) zone to the Mixed use (Corridor) (Up to
5 storeys) zone.
Objection to increased
height at Logan Road
centres
A total of 23 submissions requested the existing building
heights be retained at the Logan Road centre and online
feedback form respondents showed a low level of support
for the proposal to increase building heights from four
storeys to up to six storeys in the centres and to five storeys
surrounding the centres.
The draft neighbourhood plan continues to support a mix of centre
activities and residential uses, complementary development in the
District Centre zone and maintain an active street frontage. This
allows development up to 5 storeys in height, except for the area
between Doughty Avenue/Barter Avenue and Marshall/Holland Road
where a maximum of 3 storeys is proposed. The proposed height will
support the development of viable and sustainable centres,
encourage investment and create more commercial and retail floor
space opportunities.
There were some concerns that increased building heights
in the Logan Road centres would negatively impact on the
adjoining lower-scale housing.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes to increase in height in the
Logan Road centres from 4 storeys to 6 storeys.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes several measures to suitably
manage the transition between up to 6 storey developments along
Logan Road and adjacent lower density development including: Logan Road precinct to accommodate residential and
commercial growth along Logan Road. The Logan Road
precinct supports the development of the Holland Park,
Greenslopes Mall and Greenslopes centres as three distinct
centres that are supported by and transition to mixed uses
and medium- density residential development.
 Require larger developments on Logan Road to have
generous setbacks for planting, privacy and natural sunlight
and
 Frame the centres with lower-intensity zones that step-down
in height to the adjoining residential uses.
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Key issue
Details of issue
Response
Support for increased
height at Logan Road
centres
Seven submissions supported the proposed increase in
height from four to six storeys at the Logan Road centres
Noted.
Traffic and parking along
Logan Road
Several submissions raised concerns that increased
development opportunities along Logan Road may result in
additional traffic congestion and exasperate on-street
parking concerns. It was requested that additional on-street
parking be provided and new development be required to
provide adequate off-street parking. Approximately 50% of
online feedback form respondents supported intersection
upgrades to improve the safety and efficiency along Logan
Road.
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Council is currently investigating parking, road and
intersection improvements along Logan Road to improve the
flow of traffic, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure. This study
takes into consideration the growth within the neighbourhood
plan area. Any proposed improvements, are subject to
funding availability.
Council is continually assessing and managing the impacts of
growth and development on the entire transport network, for
example through the development assessment process.
Council manages requirements for on-site car parking on a
citywide basis through the development assessment process
via Brisbane City Plan 2014.
Energex Depot and Stephens Mountain
The following table provides an overview of the issues raised the proposal to allow future residential development at a portion of Stephens Mountain at Greenslopes
about and how the draft neighbourhood plan responds.
Key issue
Details of issue
Current use of the
Energex depot
One submission identified that the draft neighbourhood plan
needs to acknowledge that the Energex site will continue to
be actively used as a depot supporting maintenance of the
electricity network for the medium term.
Potential future
development of the
Energex depot site
A high proportion (approximately 67%) of online feedback
from respondents supported the proposal for the existing
Energex depot (next to Stephens Mountain) to be
considered for redevelopment should the Energex uses
cease operation. However 18 written and online
submissions requested the Energex depot be acquired by
Council and rehabilitated as open space should the
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Response
Noted.
The draft neighbourhood plan recognises the range of environmental,
visual and community values associated with the Stephens Mountain
site. The majority of the mountain is not suitable or proposed for
future development.
The draft neighbourhood plan supports future development on a
small portion of disturbed land at Stephens Mountain only, the former
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Key issue
Details of issue
Energex uses cease to protect and enhance the
environmental features of Stephens Mountain.
Potential limitations to
development at the
Energex depot site
One submission expressed concern that the indicative
structure plan in the draft strategy restricted potential future
development of the site in terms of:
 The siting of buildings
 The dedication of open space
 The preservation of view corridors
The current Emerging community zone will ensure that
structure planning will occur if the use changes.
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Response
quarry. This part is considered to be of limited ecological or
landscape value, and is proposed to be zoned as Emerging
Community.
The draft neighbourhood plan supports the ongoing operation of the
Energex depot in to the future, however, should the existing Energex
uses cease, the draft neighbourhood plan proposes guidance for how
the redevelopment of this site must be considered, including: Requiring additional detailed planning assessment to be
undertaken through a structure planning exercise.
 The need for a view analysis to be undertaken to
demonstrate that building height and form maintain Stephens
Mountain as a prominent landmark in the locality.
 That any development retains significant vegetation and
provides sufficient space between buildings for trees and
landscaping.
 That any development protects key environmental areas on
Stephens Mountain.
Refer to comments above.
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes key site planning outcomes
that need to be incorporated into the structure plan for any proposed
development on the site, and excludes the indicative diagram.
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Consultation process
The following table provides an overview of the issues raised about the community consultation process.
Key issue
Details of issue
Response
Concerns with the
community consultation
process for the draft
strategy
Approximately 39 written submissions and online forms
raised concerns with the community consultation process
for the draft strategy. Key concerns included:
 A longer community consultation period was required.
 Concern regarding individual consultation not being
carried out with landowners.
 Concerns with the Community Planning Team meeting
set up and process.
 Presentation of the map, including lack of street names,
making it difficult to understand
 Information kiosks did not give each person enough
time with a member of the project team.
Brisbane City Council engages extensively with the community during
the development of neighbourhood plans and the program delivered
as part of this plan is in excess of the requirements for set out in the
Sustainable Planning Act 2009.
Section 1 Introduction outlines the various ways the community has
had an opportunity to input into the project so far. Brisbane City
Council sent newsletters to all landowners within the area in October
2015 announcing the new neighbourhood plan, which detailed
options for community members to be involved in the process,
including being involved in the Community Planning Team (CPT)
and/or completing the online survey. Council sent newsletters to all
landowners within the area in October 2016 to advice of the
community consultation on the draft strategy.
Council thanks the community for the feedback on the newsletter and
draft strategy map and will consider this feedback in future projects.
Community feedback has informed the development of the draft
strategy and now the proposed neighbourhood plan amendment.
The community will have another opportunity to provide feedback on
the proposed neighbourhood plan amendment when it is publicly
notified later in 2017.
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