A proposed apartment tower in Lutwyche is set to significantly increase in size, responding directly to new incentives to boost housing supply across the city.
Brisbane-based developer Jadecorp has submitted revised plans for a nine-storey, 55-apartment building at 21-23 Norman Avenue, Lutwyche. This represents a substantial increase from their previously approved six-storey, 38-unit project.
The move comes after Brisbane City Council introduced a Housing Supply Action Plan last October to tackle housing shortages in critical areas. Jadecorp’s site, located within a high-density residential zone, is considered a prime location for new housing due to its proximity to public transport and a major shopping centre.
Jadecorp is keen to take advantage of the incentives, which include reduced infrastructure charges, relaxed building height restrictions in certain areas, and potential reductions in required car parking spaces.
The revised plans, designed by Hayes Anderson Lynch Architects, feature a mix of two—and three-bedroom apartments and communal open space.
While the proposal exceeds height limits and falls short on car parking spaces, the increased density is appropriate given the site’s zoning and access to amenities.
The developers are confident that the project aligns with the city’s housing goals, significantly improving the current site and contributing to the much-needed housing supply.
A significant redevelopment is on the horizon for Lutwyche, as a development application has been submitted for a new six-storey residential building at 21A-25 Windsor Avenue.
The proposal, designed by Architect Angelo Patrick, aims to introduce 16 new units to the area, replacing the existing single-storey dwellings on the 2,918-square-metre site.
The project envisions a modern structure with a rooftop communal area for residents, offering views to the north. A commitment to green space is evident in the plans, with 15.8% of the site dedicated to deep planting. The development also addresses transportation needs, providing 34 car parking spaces and designated bicycle spaces.
Spanning a gross floor area of 21,567 sq m, the building is designed to occupy 65% of the site. Notably, the project aligns with the area’s High-Density residential zoning, which permits structures up to eight storeys. It also adheres to the guidelines of the Lutwyche Road Corridor Neighbourhood Plan.
Submitted on the 31st October 2024 the development application, referenced as A006413833, is now under review by the council. The proposal has been meticulously documented in reports from Tam Dang Planning, with design drawings by Architect Angelo Patrick and landscape drawings by AGLA. For a visual representation of the project’s potential impact, an interactive image combining Google Aerial and Streetview is available.
This development marks a notable shift in Lutwyche’s urban landscape, promising to increase residential density and introduce contemporary architectural elements to the neighbourhood. As the project progresses through the approval process, it will undoubtedly spark discussions about the future of housing and development in the area.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly a commercial airplane or a fighter jet? At Flight Simulator Queensland in Lutwyche, you can step into a state-of-the-art flight simulator that places you right in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 or F/A-18 Super Hornet, in control under various flying conditions.
With high-tech flight simulators modelled after real-world aircraft, you can learn the basics of flight in a safe and realistic environment.
Whether you opt for the Boeing 737 or F/A-18 Super Hornet simulator, an experienced pilot will provide a pre-flight briefing to teach you about the instruments and controls, such as interpreting the instrument panel, communicating with air traffic control, and landing the simulated aircraft.
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Once you are settled into the flight deck, you will be able to practise taking off, landing, and recovering from engine failure at one of over 24,000 airports worldwide. The state-of-the-art HD visuals and real-world flight procedures make it feel like you’re really soaring through the skies.
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The simulators can replicate almost any weather condition imaginable, from sunny skies to thunderstorms and heavy snow. You can even bring up to three friends along to watch and take photos as you test your pilot skills. It’s an unforgettable and safe way to get a small taste of the thrill that comes from flying a plane!
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Flight Simulator Queensland offers sessions on weekends (Friday to Sunday) by appointment. Whether you’re a budding pilot looking for some training or just a flying enthusiast, it’s an experience unlike any other. With an expert pilot guiding you every step of the way, you will gain invaluable insights into the world of aviation from the flight deck.
Designed by Marchese Partners, the proposed village at 32, 33, 34-36, 35-37, 36A & 39 Laura Street and 39 Lowerson St, Lutwyche would consist of 265 high-density retirement living units across three 10-storey residential buildings.
The project aims to provide quality senior housing options to meet growing demand in the area. With Lutwyche’s ageing population, the developers believe the village addresses a need for more accessible and community-focused retirement facilities.
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“The proposal delivering 265 retirement living dwellings will support the availability of additional housing options in response to community and economic need in the catchment as well as supporting Brisbane City Council’s target to increase the retirement and aged care housing options in Brisbane by 50 percent by 2027 under the Retirement and Aged Care Initiative,” planners stated.
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“Even with the current proposal of 265 dwellings, there will be a shortfall of retirement living housing options in the catchment. Thus, demonstrating both a community and economic need for the proposed development.”
The residential towers would be separated by landscaped spaces, with private balconies and terraces for the individual units. Communal recreation areas, including a rooftop space, are also planned. The 28,240 sqm development would be constructed over three stages.
Marchese Partners’ design incorporates features to integrate the village into the surrounding neighbourhood. Around 17 percent of the site would be dedicated to deep planting and greenery. Vehicle access points and pedestrian pathways are designed to connect residents to nearby streets and footpaths.
“The proposal will deliver a high quality architectural design that incorporates the use of a range of innovative design techniques to reduce the appearance of bulk and scale and ensure a visually balanced facade,” the planning documents read.
Accomplished as part of the QLD Housing Strategy for 2017-2027, the site is the first of two new such complexes in North Brisbane, with a similar facility also opening in Windsor in early 2023. Both facilities have large-scale modern apartments with private balconies. The Lutwyche site, located on Chapel Street, has 10 one-bedroom and 28 two-bedroom dwellings.
“These are the first two projects for BlueCHP in Queensland, although they have a considerable social and affordable housing portfolio in New South Wales.
“More than 50 per cent of the new homes will be built to Gold or Platinum standard under the Livable Housing Design Guidelines, meaning they are accessible for people with reduced mobility and assist people to age in place.
BlueCHP CEO Charles Northcote said he was excited to work with the Queensland Government for the Queensland Housing Strategy 2017-2027 that will deliver safe, secure and affordable homes.
“Housing is a crucial support. It is the gateway to achieving individual dignity and at the core of an individual’s capacity to sustain themselves and their families.”
BlueCHP Executive Manager – Queensland and Northern Territory Darren Mew said these projects make an important contribution to the availability of social homes in Brisbane’s inner north.
“Strategically located close to major transport routes, employment, education and health services, these architecturally designed projects provide much needed homes for people in need,” he said.
“The two projects are the culmination of work from a dedicated team across Government and the not-for-profit sector who share BlueCHP’s mission to make a difference to people’s lives – to create a future where every Australian has access to a home they can afford.”
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Ms Enoch said the projects highlight the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to partner with the sector to increase housing for Queenslanders in need.
“Community housing providers have an important role to play in delivering social and affordable homes at reduced rent rates for low to moderate income earners,” she said.
“We are delivering individualised housing options, increasing the supply of social and affordable housing and providing the sector with a streamlined operating framework.
“The Palaszczuk Government’s continued investment in affordable housing construction provides people with a stable place to live as well as an income for thousands of workers.”
Ms Enoch said, through the Queensland Housing and Homelessness Action Plan 2021-2025, the Palaszczuk Government is investing $2.9 billion to boost housing supply and increase housing and homelessness supports across Queensland.
“This investment will see 466 new social homes commenced in the Brisbane region by 30 June 2025, through a planned investment of $125.2 million, supporting more than 397 full-time equivalent jobs.
“This is in addition to the 604 new social homes that are already commenced under the Queensland Housing Strategy.”
Lutwyche is about to get a makeover after the Lamington Markets, one of Brisbane’s largest indoor market halls, was just given the go-ahead for development.
The project, which will be overseen by developer Meridian Property Holdings, will occupy a total of 10,000 sqm of land at 612 Lutwyche Rd and 53-57 Lamington Ave and will cost approximately $150 million to build. It will offer a market hall, specialty supermarket, urban farm, craft brewery, cinemas, commercial spaces, and residential living. Brisbane City Council has given the green light to the development, pursuant to the Planning Act of 2016.
What to Expect
According to plans (A005365420) submitted by the developers, Lamington Markets will be two towers with more than 134 residential apartments with two, three, and four bedrooms. Designed by Conrad Gargett, Lamington Markets will boast a rooftop farm and terraced lawns inspired by New York’s Highline to a craft brewery and boutique cinema.
Based on planning documents, part of the site was initially acquired by the State Government to deliver the Northern busway, and following, was sold back to the previous land owner. The project team has worked with the Brisbane City Council and the State Government over a four-year period to respond to site constraints and refine the urban design response to the site.
Render of the Lamington Markets (Photo credit: Conrad Gargett) Photo credit: Conrad Gargett
Local Criticism
Despite local support, this major development has also been met with some criticism from residents in the area, citing concerns about increased traffic and noise that the approved development may bring in the area.
“As a tenant of the Spectrum apartments I do, in principle, agree with the development. However I am concerned by the increased traffic it will cause, disability access, and the potential noise. Currently it is challenging to exit the apartments due to the traffic on Lutwyche Rd. Adding 400+ cars a day coming and going will add to the difficulties,” the resident said.
Construction is scheduled to start in late 2021 and depending on weather and construction conditions, it should be complete by 2024.
Did you know that between 2015 to 2021, some 10 individuals in Queensland, including a Lutwyche resident who won $1.3 million five years ago, have not yet come forward to collect their winnings from The Lott?
Spokesperson Lauren Cooney has been urging the public to check old shopping bags, their car’s glove box, or their sock drawers at home for the unclaimed tickets. She added that they’ve had several winners who hid their tickets in some “weird and wonderful places.”
“We’ve had past division one winners come forward months and even years after the draw after finding an old ticket in the back of a drawer, in the central console of their car, and at the bottom of their handbag,” Ms Cooney said.
The Lutwyche millionaire purchased a Saturday Gold Lotto ticket from Lutwyche News & Gifts, which has since permanently closed at the Market Central, and that’s all The Lott knows about the ticket holder.
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The rest of the unclaimed winning tickets in Queensland are as follows:
Game
Draw no/Win date*
Selling outlet
Outlet suburb
Division 1 prize
Saturday Gold Lotto
3539 20-Jun-15
Nextra Morayfield Village
Morayfield
$1,000,000.00
Monday Gold Lotto
361819-Dec-16
Cotton Tree News
Maroochydore
$1,000,000.00
Saturday Gold Lotto
37874-Nov-17
Nextra Capalaba Park News
Capalaba
$369,059.13
Saturday Gold Lotto
386711-Aug-18
Golden Lucky News
Helensvale
$671,513.12
Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot 1st Prize
124915-Mar-19
Nextra Wynnum Plaza
Wynnum West
$200,000.00
Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot 1st Prize
10280 1-Apr-19
NewsExtra Springwood Mall
Springwood
$100,000.00
Saturday Gold Lotto
3961 6-Jul-19
Gatton Plaza Newsagency
Gatton
$774,838.34
Saturday Gold Lotto
3967 27-Jul-19
News Worx
Victoria Point
$1,000,000.00
Monday & Wednesday Gold Lotto
4085 9-Apr-21
News Extra Mossman
Mossman
$1,000,000.00
In line with this, Ms Cooney said that it would be best for players to register their entries online so they could do a proper trace in case of the winners.
Developers are looking to build two 12-storey mixed-use towers on a 7,332 sqm site at 612 Lutwyche Road and 53 and 57 Lamington Avenue, Lutwyche.
Designed by Conrad Gargett, the application seeks to build residential towers with a retail complex, cinemas, and healthcare centre. Architectural plans show it will have a public laneway with footbridges that will connect the towers.
A key feature of the development will be a market hall similar to the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne and Borough Market in Southwark, London. It will also include an urban farm restaurant which can be accessed by the public and the residents alike. The developer notes the towers will “create an impression of a cohesive neighbourhood within the skyline.”
The applicant originally proposed a building height of 14 storeys for the southern tower and 21 storeys for the northern tower. However, the height has been reduced to a maximum of 12 storeys for both towers because a building height in excess of 12 storeys is not supported in the area.
All of the existing lots have residential dwellings on them with the exception of 612 Lutwyche Road, which is currently vacant. The properties on 53 and 57 Lamington Avenue will have to be removed as part of this proposal.
Whilst some locals welcome the development, some residents fear it will further overcrowd traffic and road usage in the small precinct of Lutwyche and Lamington Road.
“Residents in the area on Lamington Avenue and surrounding roads will have additional traffic to deal with when accessing/departing their properties. Parking in the neighbourhood is already overloaded with commuters, adding this facility will further restrict residential parking and access.”
The resident added that the plan seems to conflict with the planned changes for the Brisbane north bikeway connecting to the Kedron Brook Bikeway. “The anticipated increase in traffic will inherently make the proposed bike route dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians.”
Meanwhile, the application states The BCC Local Area Plan identifies the site as a retail hub and encourages mixed use developments up to 12 levels. It emphasizes that the mixture of retail spaces, small office tenancies, boutique cinema, restaurant tenancies, residential units and generous public spaces facilitate a new destination for Lutwyche and beyond.
For more information about the proposed towers, see Full DA-A005365420.
In this increasingly stressful times, a physical routine like Tai Chi may help improve your stress management. But if you’re unsure if this is the right form of wellness program for your lifestyle, you can give one class a try for FREE this Saturday at the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Australia at 566 Lutwyche Road.
Happening on the 1st of February 2020, the event is part of the Lutwyche centre’s open house to mark its 50th anniversary. The free class will start at 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., followed by a tea session with the students and instructor.
In 1970, Master Moy Lin Shin, founded the Taoist Tai Chi Society in Canada with a goal of teaching the ancient defence training as a healthy physical routine. The art of Tai Chi combines martial arts techniques with meditation, balancing the body and mind’s energies.
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The popularity of Tai Chi escalated around the world as it became a powerful tool for stress management among athletes and businessmen. Tai Chi classes are also being conducted at hospitals and schools for its health programs.
Today, over 40,000 members across the globe benefit from the techniques imparted by its accredited volunteer instructors. In Brisbane, the group has been growing for over 20 years.
A row of luxury apartments is set to rise on a premier location in Lutwyche. Dubbed Bloom on Wesley, the six-storey boutique residence from developer Raise Project has been attracting interest for its desirable dwelling space for astute homeowners.
Here are three reasons why this residential property is expected to elevate the suburb into a top lifestyle district.
Location, Location, Location
Located at the heart of Lutwyche, Bloom on Wesley at 17-21 Wesley Street is a walking distance from the Lutwyche City Shopping Centre, which is currently undergoing a redevelopment to increase its retail spaces and dining hubs. The residential site is also close to several establishments, such as the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, three supermarkets, cinemas, the QUT University, and public or private schools.
Bloom on Wesley has easy access to the Airport Link motorway and public transport that can take locals across major roads in and around the north of Brisbane. It is also just 5.4 kilometres from Brisbane’s central business district.
As a premier lifestyle space, Bloom on Wesley will have six levels of 36 spacious apartment dwellings. Residents have the option to own a two-bedroom space with study, a three-bedroom apartment with study, a three-bedroom with a multi-purpose room, and a penthouse.
The boutique apartment site boasts resort-style amenities, including a substantial car park, gymnasium, a pool with infinity edge, a recreational area and a heated rooftop.
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“Our design team has incorporated the latest in architectural innovation and smart technology to deliver on our promise of developing contemporary living spaces that are sophisticated and sustainable,” Managing Director of Raise Projects Ramy Raymond said.
“The crowning jewel is the rooftop pool and entertaining area that gives residents an incredible entertaining space.”
In the last few years, Lutwyche, one of Brisbane north’s oldest historic suburbs, has been transforming at a remarkable pace to become an emerging ideal location for downsizers and families who love the conveniences of urban living.
Lutwyche’s rich history combined with modern conveniences and infrastructure has made this suburban site such an attractive place that there has been a strong demand for spacious but competitively-priced apartments from buyers, such as apartment buildings like Bloom on Wesley.
About 48 percent of the suburb’s dwelling supply now consists of apartments or townhouses with lots of green spaces and connectivity. This change has brought on positive gains for Lutwyche, especially now that many residents want to just be able to walk around their neighbourhood for anything they need.
