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Sherwood-Graceville Neighbourhood Plan updated on website

Thu, 11/02/2010 - 8:33pm — webmaster

The Brisbane City Council have recently updated the Sherwood-Graceville Neighbourhood plan on their website.
 

 

The BCC web page notes:

Changes to the draft Plan

 
The draft Neighbourhood Plan focuses future population growth around the Corinda and Sherwood railway stations. The Plan will do this by allowing development of up to five storeys in this area. These areas are ideal locations for units as they are close to public transport, local businesses and other conveniences.
 
 
The original version of the draft Plan proposed the demolition of character housing near the Corinda Railway Station. Council reduced the proposed five storey area size as a result of a lot of community feedback. All of the Demolition Controls will remain in place to protect the character of the area.
 
Character housing throughout the Plan area is to be protected. This includes changes to controls on modifications to the external appearance of the building, including:
 

  • roofs
  • verandas
  • external detailing
  • types of approved fences
  • car parking structures

 
The draft Plan also requires any future development on the St Aidan’s School site to minimise impacts on neighbouring residents through on-site traffic management and provisions to protect the liveability of nearby residences.
 
You can examine the revised plans on the BCC website here http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE::pc=PC_2736
 

Sherwood 5 Storey Areas

 

Corinda 5 Storey Areas


 

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Tue, 16/02/2010 - 10:10pm — webmaster

BCC letter to Neighbourhood Plan feedback session participants

Letter from Kerry Doss, Manager City Planning to local residents:
 
I am writing to update you on the progress of Brisbane City Council's draft Sherwood/Graceville District Neighbourhood Plan, which is available on Council's website at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/neighbourhoodplanning
 
In August 2009 you were one of over 500 people who attended a community meeting to discuss the plan.
 
Council then wrote to tell you about the issues were (sick) raised.  A short summary of submissions is still available on Brisbane City (sick)
 
Council took into account the public submissions and amended the draft Plan, which has now been sent to the State Government for approval.
 
The new draft Neighbourhood Plan has 'Precints' around the Corinda and Sherwood Centres in which Medium-density development of up to five storeys be permitted.  These precincts account for just 3.8% of the total Neighbourhood Plan area.
 
The Corinda Centre Precinct was reduced in size so it no longer includes several protected character houses, in line with community concerns.  That way there is no reduction ni character house protection in Corinda.
 
The draft Neighbourhood Plan also requires future development on the St Aidan's School site to take into account traffic management and neighbourhood amenity issues.
 
Character housing protection has been strengthened for homes in a Demolition Control Precinct.  There will be greater controls over changes to the outside of homes, specifically roofs, verandas and external details, as well as types of fences and car parking structures that can be built.
 
You can still have your say on the draft Sherwood/Graceville District Neighbourhood Plan after it is approved by the Queensland Government.  We expect a period of formal public comment to occur in coming months.  Council will let you know via a newsletter mailed to your letterbox.  It will be advertised in local newspapers and on Council's website at the above address.
 
When public submissions are requested, you will have about 30 working days to make a written submission.  A fact sheet on the Neighbourhood Planning website explains how to compile a submission.
 
Thanks for your participation in the Neighbourhood Planning process.  We look forward to your continued involvement and if you have any questions about the Neighbourhood Plan, please call me on (07) 3403 8698.
 
Yours faithfully
Kerry Doss
Manager, City Planning

Wed, 17/02/2010 - 6:12am — webmaster

Council trims plan for Corinda - South-West News 17-Feb-2010

by Anna Hilton
 
PEOPLE power has convinved Brisbane City Council to scale back the contentious draft Sherwood/Graceville District Neighbourhood Plan.
 
Neighbourhood Planning and Development Assessment Committee chairwoman Councillor Amanda Cooper said the new plan reduced the development footprint for the Corinda Centre Precinct so it not longer contained protected character homes.
 
"The initial draft allowed five storey developments on Oxley Rd East to Clara St between Clewley and Hassell streets," she said.
 
"This will now remain 'Low Medium Residential' - up to three storeys only, and all of the demolution controls will remain in place to protect the character of the area.
 
"Character housing protection has been strengthened for homes in a demolition control precinct."
 
Cr Cooper said BCC had also made greated controls over changes to the outside of homes including roofs and verandas, fences and car parking structures.
 
"The draft plan also requires any future development on the St Aidan's School site to take into account traffic management and neighbourhood amenity issues." she said.
 
The draft Sherwood/Graceville Neighbourhood Plan will be released for public submissions mid-year and can be viewed on council's website at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/neighbourhoodplanning.