PDN has been invited to the table to assist Brisbane City Council to assess the merits of the current Draft LMR Planning Reforms underway based on our real world experiences.
As you would be aware, a range of issues contributing to feasibility challenges has slowed down the construction of much-needed homes, and despite strong demand for stock, building work has declined significantly within the LMR zone, from around 1,100 homes annually to just 445 in 2023.
We are currently seeking a small panel of experienced property developers to participate in a face-to-face consultation with Brisbane City Council (BCC) for early engagement and feedback on the Draft LMR zoning reforms currently underway.
This session will focus on assessing of the current proposed draft changes with a view on measuring if your current real world challenges have been addressed, and is being held exclusively with PDN prior to them going out to the community for wider consultation.
To assist in this process we are seeking feedback from ALL developers based in South East Queensland, and particularly Brisbane City Council to initially capture the challenges faced to date in developing of smaller Duplex, Townhouse and Apartment stock.
We are further seeking your assessment on the Draft LMR Planning Reforms, and your thoughts on if they would address the current challenges you face, and if not, what other changes you would like to see them consider.
Provide your Submission HERE prior to 14th of January
From these submissions a select group of developers will be invited to participate in a Face-To-Face meeting directly with BCC policy makers to provide your insights on Monday 19th January at the Brisbane City Council offices in the city.
To be considered, you must meet at least one of the following:
Have completed the submission page below to capture your experience and challenges faced under the current LMR rules
Experience developing duplexes or townhouses within BCC or wider South East Queensland
Available for a face-to-face meeting with BCC on Monday 19th January (Brisbane)
Please note:
Places are strictly limited due to the nature of the meeting
All Submissions will be used as feedback in these sessions even if you don't get a personal invite to the session
Only successful applicants will be contacted to join the panel
Please find below some background information about the LRM Planning Reforms for your reference
LMR Planning Reforms Announcement
https://www.adrianschrinner.com.au/media-announcements/more-homes-for-young-and-downsizers/
As you would be aware, a range of issues contributing to feasibility challenges has slowed down the construction of much-needed homes, and despite strong demand for stock, building work has declined significantly within the LMR zone, from around 1,100 homes annually to just 445 in 2023.
We are currently seeking a small panel of experienced property developers to participate in a face-to-face consultation with Brisbane City Council (BCC) for early engagement and feedback on the Draft LMR zoning reforms currently underway.
This session will focus on assessing of the current proposed draft changes with a view on measuring if your current real world challenges have been addressed, and is being held exclusively with PDN prior to them going out to the community for wider consultation.
To assist in this process we are seeking feedback from ALL developers based in South East Queensland, and particularly Brisbane City Council to initially capture the challenges faced to date in developing of smaller Duplex, Townhouse and Apartment stock.
We are further seeking your assessment on the Draft LMR Planning Reforms, and your thoughts on if they would address the current challenges you face, and if not, what other changes you would like to see them consider.
Provide your Submission HERE prior to 14th of January
From these submissions a select group of developers will be invited to participate in a Face-To-Face meeting directly with BCC policy makers to provide your insights on Monday 19th January at the Brisbane City Council offices in the city.
To be considered, you must meet at least one of the following:
Have completed the submission page below to capture your experience and challenges faced under the current LMR rules
Experience developing duplexes or townhouses within BCC or wider South East Queensland
Available for a face-to-face meeting with BCC on Monday 19th January (Brisbane)
Please note:
Places are strictly limited due to the nature of the meeting
All Submissions will be used as feedback in these sessions even if you don't get a personal invite to the session
Only successful applicants will be contacted to join the panel
Please find below some background information about the LRM Planning Reforms for your reference
LMR Planning Reforms Announcement
https://www.adrianschrinner.com.au/media-announcements/more-homes-for-young-and-downsizers/
Proposed LMR Changes
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/building-and-planning/planning-and-design/housing-supply#more
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/building-and-planning/planning-and-design/housing-supply#more
Proposed changes to the LMR zone include:
- Increasing the allowable building height from 2-3 storeys to 3 storeys
- In some well-located sites near frequent public transport or shops, the allowable building height will go up to 4 storeys
- Minimum block sizes will be reduced from 260m2 to 120m2 more than 400 metres walking distance from high-frequency transport or shopping centres, making it easier to build more homes
- Simplifying the development assessment process, so more developments can be assessed quickly and easily
- New design requirements will protect the character of suburbs including minimum setbacks from freestanding houses, maximum building footprints, and space to provide street trees.
- Currently, low-density residential properties can be subdivided into 300 square-metre lots if they’re located within 200 metres walking distance of a shopping centre. This will be expanded to properties within 300 metres walking distance of a shopping centre under the proposed changes. A car parking space could add up to $82,000 to the cost of a unit outside the inner city. To assist affordability, parking requirements are proposed to be adjusted across the city.
Proposed city wide parking rates*
| Home size | Current multiple dwelling rate | Proposed city wide | Proposed key location** |
| 1 bedroom | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 bedroom | 2 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| 3 bedroom | 2 | 2 | 1.6 |
| 4 bedroom+ | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Visitor | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
* Outside the City Core and City Frame areas
** Key locations within 400 metres walking distance to high-frequency public transport stations; or routes with public transport services at least every 20 minutes 7am-7pm weekdays and at least 30 minutes 7am-7pm weekends; or Centre zones.