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Draft Taringa Neighbourhood Plan
Summary of feedback
August 2015
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Introduction
This report summarises the submissions made during the formal exhibition of the draft Taringa neighbourhood plan (the draft neighbourhood plan) from 4 May to
15 June 2015. During this time Council received 68 written submissions in total addressing a variety of matters.
The draft neighbourhood plan and supporting amendments provide finer grained planning at a local level, will guide future development and coordinate land use
and infrastructure. New development will reinforce Taringa Village as a district centre and support greater use of public transport services.
Engagement activities
A number of activities were undertaken to ensure that the draft neighbourhood plan was accessible to a wide range of audiences and to provide several ways
which people could provide feedback on the document. A summary of the community engagement included:
 a project newsletter distributed to more than 6000 residential and commercial addresses in Taringa
 notification in the Courier Mail on the 1 May 2015, advising of the public feedback period
 the draft neighbourhood plan being available to download from Council’s website from 4 May 2015
 three Talk to a Planner sessions at Taringa Village: 12-2pm 19 May, 4:30-6:30pm 21 May and 4-6pm 3 June 2015
 the opportunity to provide comment via online survey, email and in writing
 a project update email sent to more than 100 subscribers in May and June.
Community engagement to date has helped to shape the draft neighbourhood plan and is a vital aspect of the neighbourhood planning process. Suggested
amendments to the draft neighbourhood plan raised in all submissions have been given full consideration in the context of the broader strategic planning
framework. It is noted that all amendments made as a response to submissions may be subject to further changes introduced by the Queensland Government
during the second State interest review.
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Issues & Responses
Through the feedback received, a number of matters were raised about the draft neighbourhood plan.
Matters raised most frequently were:
 support for the draft neighbourhood plan
 concerns over the proposed building heights, increased density and impacts on traffic and parking
 desire to extend precinct boundaries and increase height requirements in precincts
 support for the proposed transport outcomes along Moggill Road
 concerns over the Moggill Road improvements
 requests to improve access to the Taringa Railway Station (the railway station)
 concerns regarding the consultation on and communication of the draft neighbourhood plan.
The table overleaf provides a summary of this feedback and how it has been incorporated into the draft neighbourhood plan. The information in the table should
be read in conjunction with the draft neighbourhood plan.
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Feedback
1.0
Strategic Planning
Response
Submission Ref
Amendments to NP
General
1.1
Support the plan, the concept of redevelopment of the shopping Noted. Thank you for your support.
precinct and increased urban density around the Taringa
commercial centre and railway station.
2, 4, 9, 10, 16,
17, 18, 21, 22,
26, 30, 31, 34,
35, 43, 47, 51,
58, 62, 63
No change proposed.
1.2
Feel the plan adequately balances competing issues between the Noted. Thank you for your support.
development industry and local community.
2, 9, 17
No change proposed.
1.3
Oppose the upgrading of Taringa shopping precinct as Toowong The Brisbane City Plan 2014 Strategic framework sets the policy 11, 20
direction and forms the basis for ensuring that a range of centre sizes
and Indooroopilly centres cater for locals needs.
and types are provided to meet the various needs of the population. The
framework identifies Toowong and Indooroopilly as major activity
centres and Taringa is identified as a growth node being located on a
prominent transport corridor.
No change proposed.
Major centres accommodate large population-serving activities and
employment whereas growth nodes provide opportunities for a range of
intense urban form, mix of land uses and activities that are tailored to
the locality and the catchment's community needs.
In the case of Taringa this means promoting a mixture of uses in new
developments on sites close to the railway station, to provide residents
and workers with local services and reduce the need to travel to
Toowong or Indooroopilly.
1.4
Would like to know the plan for the site at the corner of Swann The site on the corner of Swann Road and Moggill Road is designated in 16
the draft neighbourhood plan as District centre (Corridor) zone. District
Road and Moggill Road that has been vacant for a long time.
centre zones promote a concentration of and mix of land uses including
retail, commercial, residential, offices, administrative and health
services, community, small-scale entertainment and recreational
facilities capable of servicing a district.
No change proposed.
The site is privately owned and any future development is ultimately the
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decision of the owner. Any proposed development will need to meet the
requirements of the Taringa Neighbourhood Plan (once adopted) and
the District centre zone code contained within Brisbane City Plan 2014.
1.5
Concerned that most of the area has not been considered The extent of development provided for in the draft neighbourhood plan 33
is considered an appropriate balance between allowing adequate
because only the Taringa centre is changing.
stimulus for revitalisation, while maintaining a high level of amenity and
a scale of built-form appropriate for the role and function of the area.
This focus was informed by the extensive community consultation
undertaken between 2010 and 2011 for the draft Taringa-St Lucia
Renewal Strategy.
No change proposed.
Consultation
1.6
Concerns regarding the consultation on the project including:


Extensive community consultation was undertaken as part of the
a lack of genuine consultation with the community or local planning process for the draft Taringa Neighbourhood Plan, draft
business owners since 2010 and a lack of understanding of Taringa-St Lucia Renewal Strategy, Taringa-St Lucia Neighbourhood Plan
and other Council projects. Much of this consultation has been nonthe particular issues and context of the locality
statutory (i.e. not required by legislation) with the purpose to gain
failure to consider/lack of evidence of consideration of community input.
previous input and submissions from the community through
The Taringa-St Lucia Neighbourhood Plan project was placed on hold in
the Taringa-St Lucia neighbourhood planning process.
mid-2011 pending further investigations into flooding, transport and
other infrastructure. As a result of these investigations, the project
boundary was changed to remove St Lucia and include Brisbane Boys
College and surrounding properties.
14, 19, 27, 32,
34, 35, 36, 37,
38, 41, 44, 52,
53, 59, 60, 61,
64
No change proposed.
The outcomes of Council’s internal technical investigations, as well
community feedback from the Taringa-St Lucia Neighbourhood Plan
process, were used by Council to develop the draft Taringa
Neighbourhood Plan. The extensive community engagement undertaken
to date is over and above the statutory requirements and is considered
sufficient for Council to make an informed decision on the draft Taringa
Neighbourhood Plan.
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1.7
Concerned that the venue and setup for the Talk to the Planner As discussed above, the Talk to a Planner sessions were one of the many 32
session was cold, windy, noisy, with car exhaust fumes and not tools used to engage the community on this project as discussed above.
The sessions were conducted on various days and times to provide
acceptable for community consultation.
interested people an opportunity to find out more about the draft
neighbourhood plan, answer any questions they may have and
encourage them to prepare a submission in writing. It is understood that
not everyone could attend, or desired to attend these sessions and as
such alternative means of obtaining information were made available,
via post, telephone and email communication.
2.0
Land Use
Amendments to NP
No change proposed.
Density
2.1
Suggest more activity is required to stimulate growth in the area.
Noted. The proposed densification in the area is a reflection of broader 48
strategic planning for Brisbane and follows through on the guidance of
the South East Queensland Regional Plan (SEQRP) and Brisbane City Plan
2014 Strategic framework. Taringa Village is in need of revitalisation and
will benefit from population growth. Facilitating appropriately scaled
and designed development will provide a boost to the local economy
and help this area become a vibrant, active centre, providing much
needed services and facilities.
2.2
Concerned that the area can’t support increased density and that The SEQRP is the Queensland Government’s plan to manage population 11, 31, 38, 44,
the plan is advocating for population growth and developer’s growth for the next 20 years. The SEQRP forecasts a need for 156,000 49
additional dwellings by 2031, including an additional 138,000 infill
interests at the expense of community values.
dwellings. This is supported by the Brisbane City Plan 2014 Strategic
framework which identifies Taringa as a growth node.
No change proposed.
No change proposed.
The growth provided for by the draft neighbourhood plan is the result of
an extensive neighbourhood planning process to implement the
strategic objectives of the SEQRP and Brisbane City Plan 2014 Strategic
framework while considering a range of local issues and opportunities
and represents only a small portion of Taringa.
The draft neighbourhood plan has been developed through an iterative
process, taking into consideration the views of the wider community as
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well as stakeholders and landowners. A number of technical studies and
extensive community consultation was undertaken in preparation of the
draft neighbourhood plan that supports the proposed densities.
2.3
Concerns with/opposition to increased density for various reasons Please refer to response to 1.6 and 2.2 above.
15, 31, 32, 36,
including:
The draft neighbourhood plan proposes a balance between increased 37, 38, 41, 44
densities close to the railway station and protecting established 66, 67
 increased density not being aligned with community desire
residential areas in the suburb. Site specific constraints such as
 traffic congestion (existing and associated with new
topography, parking and congestion are managed through the
development)
development application process, in accordance with the requirements
 topography
of Brisbane City Plan 2014.
 parking (on-street and on-site).
No change proposed.
2.4
Questions why the Harrys Road East Precinct is included as the The draft neighbourhood plan encourages higher density development 10
owner has only refurbished this site and is not expected to to take advantage of the proximity to the railway station.
The Harrys Road East Precinct was included in the draft neighbourhood
relocate.
plan despite an existing use on the site, as it is a large parcel and
provides opportunity to redevelop at higher densities and advance the
vision of the draft neighbourhood plan.
No change proposed.
Although redevelopment of the site is up to the individual owner, the
draft neighbourhood plan provides certainty to the community and the
development industry with respect to how future development on that
site will be assessed.
2.5
Questions what the “anticipated density” of Taringa is, as referred Anticipated density in the context of PO2(a) means that development 58
should be constructed and consistent with the height, scale and form
to in 7.2.20.1.3 PO2(a).
specified in the draft neighbourhood plan. It is on this basis that
infrastructure planning has been undertaken, so ensuring development
is in accordance with the anticipated density is important to enable
sufficient infrastructure to be provided to meet the needs of the future
population.
No change proposed.
2.6
Supports redevelopment of car yard.
No change proposed.
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2, 26, 47
No change proposed.
Zoning
2.7
Supports the proposed zoning in Taringa Village centre, higher Noted. Thank you for your support.
density forms of mixed use development in Taringa Village and
the expansion of District centre (Corridor) zone.
2.8
Various requests to change zoning to increase development Noted. The proposed zoning and building heights have been influenced 3, 18, 21, 22, 55,
by a number of factors, including development feasibility, 57
potential of sites including:
 the southern side of the station from Low-medium density responsiveness to local context and the extensive feedback received
residential (two storey mix) to mixed use, allowing for retail through community and stakeholder consultation to date.


No change proposed.
and high density residential and a transition in height form The draft neighbourhood plan has been designed to focus development
the northern side of the station (including a suggestion of five within the Taringa Village area and around the railway station, while the
remaining areas have been kept intact to preserve the established lower
to six storey maximum building height)
density character residential nature of the area.
the west side of Harrys Road from Low-medium density
residential (two storey mix) (LMR2) to mixed use with a Considerable concern was raised in previous consultation about
maximum height of 10 storeys (20 Harrys Road, 147 and 151 increasing density south of the station, due to topography, issues with
Moggill Road and 6 Marmion Parade), to create a sense of managing parking and traffic, and the small size of lots with individual
arrival and improve continuity between north and south of owners that would make amalgamation to enable redevelopment
Moggill Rd and provide a transition from the Harrys Road East difficult. It is for these reasons that increased development has been
focused around the existing centre and on the northern side of the
Precinct.
station, with the exception of the Harrys Road East Precinct, which is a
118 Moggill Road to District centre rather than the proposed
large site with the ability to redevelop in a way that can manage the
Medium density residential to reflect the existing use and
interface with adjoining areas on-site.
allow for future expansion and redevelopment.
The proposed centre zonings have been confined to the Taringa Village
area in an effort to concentrate these uses in close proximity to the
railway station. While 118 Moggill Road has good access to the railway
line, it is on the edge of Taringa Village and allowing centre activities on
this site has the potential to divert this activity away from the key focus
area of Taringa Village. The proposed Medium density residential zoning
will allow for redevelopment of this large site and for potential impacts
of the railway and road corridors to be managed on-site, while providing
a transition from the centre activities in Taringa Village to surrounding
lower density established residential areas.
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2.9
Requested to change the zone precinct of “Marmion-WoodstockMontrose Street precinct” from Low-medium density residential
(two or three storeys) to Low-medium density residential (two
storey mix) based on the:
The primary focus of the draft neighbourhood plan is to reinforce 59
Taringa Village as a district centre and support greater use of public
transport services through rezoning land close to the railway station to
allow for higher density, mixed use development. This is to be balanced
by the retention of established lower density areas in the remainder of
the plan area.

limited accessibility, on-street parking and footpath network

unsuitable road geometry and width for redevelopment

presence of the Traditional building character overlay

Submission Ref
Amendments to NP
No change proposed.
The design provisions contained within the Low-medium density
residential zone code and Multiple dwelling code in Brisbane City Plan
primarily small lot sizes which are unsuitable for increased 2014 require buildings to respond to their local context. These
provisions deal with issues related to accessibility, appropriate lot size,
density.
parking, access, topography and the retention of character housing.
Specifically, AO6.2 of the Multiple dwelling code requires any
development in the two or three storey mix zone precinct where
adjoining a lot containing a dwelling house to have a maximum building
height of 9.5 metres or two storeys within 10 metres of the common
boundary. This provision will ensure that appropriate separation and a
sensitive transition are provided between houses and higher scale
building forms.
2.10
Opposition to the large amount of Low-medium density
residential (two storey mix) and requests that these be rezoned
to Character residential (Infill housing), specifically 26, 30 and 34
Queens Road.
2.11 Requests to amend AO4.2 to only require active/mixed uses on
the ground level only and not in the first three storeys of
developments, to enable development to be flexible to respond
to market conditions.
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storey mix). The primary focus of the draft neighbourhood plan is to
reinforce Taringa Village as district centre and support greater use of
public transport services. As there is no change envisaged in these areas
the current zone will apply. The Traditional building character overlay in
Brisbane City Plan 2014 contains provisions that protect character
houses and the listed properties are protected by these provisions.
No change proposed.
An important outcome of the draft neighbourhood plan is to 26, 47
concentrate and create a variety of active uses in the Taringa Village
area that contributes to a vibrant mixed use environment and safe
streetscape. The requirements of AO4.2 will help facilitate this outcome.
However, it is acknowledged that this is an acceptable outcome only and
alternative outcomes may be proposed that respond to market
conditions while still achieving the performance outcomes set in the
No change proposed.
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2.12 The plan should facilitate temporary uses associated with interim The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 facilitates the approval of temporary 48
developments, to allow owners of large land holdings to receive uses on sites, and this is assessed by Council on a site by site basis.
an income until such time as redevelopment becomes viable.
3.0
No change proposed.
Built Form
Height and Precinct Boundaries
3.1
Supports the proposed height limits.
Noted. Thank you for your support.
2, 26, 30, 47, 65
3.2
Generally opposed to the proposed building heights.
Noted. The proposed heights in the draft neighbourhood plan will 5, 8, 32, 49
enable growth to occur in targeted locations in the centre and adjoining
the station while protecting established lower density residential
development in the surrounding neighbourhood.
No change proposed.
No change proposed.
The process of identifying appropriate limits for building height and
scale for the Taringa Village has involved a range of considerations
including local context, topography, development feasibility, privacy,
overshadowing and scenic amenity. The fundamental principle in guiding
decision making has been balancing broader community aspirations with
the need to deliver a compact, transit-oriented node with sufficient
density to create a functional and vital centre.
Feedback from the community varies from opposition to increased
height and support for the proposed heights through to suggestions that
proposed heights and densities should be increased. Council’s position is
that the proposed heights reflect a relatively conservative, but balanced
approach, to managing growth in the area.
Please also refer to response to 2.2 above regarding the SEQRP and
Brisbane City Plan 2014 Strategic framework.
3.3
Disagree with the statement in the plan that says "the scale is Brisbane City Plan 2014 Strategic framework sets the strategic direction 36, 37, 38, 41,
subservient to Indooroopilly and Toowong", suggesting 12 storey for the city and identifies Toowong and Indooroopilly as major activity 64
centres, while Taringa is identified as a growth node. While the draft
development is not subservient to these centres.
neighbourhood plan envisages heights of up to 12 storeys on a small
portion of land in the Taringa Village, the increased growth expected
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4, 9, 10, 14, 19,
27, 29, 34, 35,
42, 43, 48, 52,
53, 59, 60, 62
Changes made from the
draft Taringa St-Lucia
Renewal Strategy to
draft Taringa
Neighbourhood Plan as
detailed in the
response.
and planned for in Taringa covers a significantly smaller footprint than
the other centres. Please also refer to the response to 1.3 above.
3.4
3.5
Various suggestions to revise precinct boundaries to increase the The draft neighbourhood plan has focused development within the
Taringa Village area, while the rest has been kept intact to preserve
range of uses and/or maximum building heights, including:
 4-6 Morrow Street in the Gateway Precinct with suggestions community values of the area. This focus was developed through
extensive community consultation undertaken for the draft Taringa-St
of a maximum height of 10-12 storeys
Lucia Renewal Strategy between 2010 and 2011.
 196-226 Moggill Road, 173-179 and 211-215 Moggill Road in
As a result of feedback received during this consultation, maximum
the Taringa Core Precinct in place of the Harrys Road East
building heights on the top of the ridgelines was reduced to help
Precinct
preserve the amenity of the area. This has been reflected in the draft
 the land bounded by Morrow Street/Moggill Road, McInroy neighbourhood plan with five storeys specified at the western end of the
Street and Swann Road in the Taringa Core Precinct including centre and eight and 12 storeys closer to the station and further down
suggestions to increase heights to 12 storeys
the ridgeline to maintain the amenity of the area. These heights provide
 altering the “Taringa Core” boundary to Swann Road and a balance between facilitating development in the activity centre while
maintaining the amenity of the area. Once redevelopment occurs,
Rokeby Terrace
buildings will generally follow the profile of the ridgeline, but are likely
 101-105 Moggill Road and 3 Stanley Street to 7-8 storeys to
to increase in scale around the station and in the lower areas where the
account for the road widening impacts on development
topography doesn’t exacerbate impacts on nearby areas.
feasibility
Landmark sites are not necessarily associated with increased building
 greater than 10 storeys in the Harrys Road East Precinct
heights with the focus being on architectural excellence, siting and
 greater than 12 storeys in the Taringa Gateway Precinct
location.

14 Storeys in the Taringa Core Precinct

suggestion to increase height of landmark sites to create an
entrance statement.
Concerns with/opposition to proposed maximum building heights Noted. The draft neighbourhood plan has been developed through an
iterative process, taking into consideration the views of the wider
including:
 10 storeys in the Harrys Road East Precinct due to the community as well as stakeholders and landowners. Taringa has been
impacts on views, traffic, access and parking and potential identified as an important growth centre for the city being within close
overshadowing of surrounding properties including a proximity and easy access to the CBD.
No further change
proposed.
6, 8, 15, 31, 32,
36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 44, 49
59, 61
Community feedback was sought on the draft Taringa-St Lucia Renewal
Strategy in between 2010 and 2011, which proposed six storeys along
proposed heights in the Taringa Core and Gateway Precincts
the top of the ridgeline. The draft neighbourhood plan specifically
suggestion for maximum heights of 5 and 8 storeys
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draft Taringa St-Lucia
Renewal Strategy to
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Neighbourhood Plan as
detailed in the
response.
No further change
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reduces height at the top of the ridgeline to 5 storeys and increases in
concerns associated with overshadowing streets to the south height further down the ridgeline. This was changed in response to
broader community feedback notwithstanding the need to promote
and suggestion for a maximum height of three storeys
growth in the Taringa centre.
suggestions of a maximum height of four storeys for
As a result of the concerns raised about the impacts of 12 storey
properties along the ridgeline
buildings on the Centenary Mazda site in the draft Taringa-St Lucia
against blanket approach to allow five storeys for 800 metres Renewal Strategy, maximum heights have been reduced to 8 storeys.
squared (m2) to 1200m2 sites especially in the steep inclined Buildings will also be required to step down in height where adjoining
streets of Kings Road; Queens Road; Princess Street;
land designated for lower scale development.
suggestions that the maximum building heights for all three The proposed heights in the plan will support appropriate growth in the
precincts should be five storeys.
centre and adjoining the station and be sympathetic to the surrounding
neighbourhood. Please also refer to response to 3.2 above.
which are on the ridgeline
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Amendments to NP
proposed.
Setbacks
3.6
Supports a 6 metre landscape setback along rail corridor.
3.7
Requests the required minimum setbacks of any lot fronting a
street in the Moggill Road/Morrow Street corridor, be reduced
from 10 metre to three metres or five metres for the following
reasons.
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
Noted. Thank you for your support.
26, 47
Following receipt of submissions on this issue, Council has undertaken 4, 26, 42, 47
more detailed analysis. As a result, this requirement has been removed
from the draft neighbourhood plan and instead the setbacks specified in
the Centre or mixed use code of Brisbane City Plan 2014 will apply as
A number of sites cannot provide a workable floor plate for they do to developments citywide in the District centre zone. It is
residential and non-residential uses and will deliver a building considered that the proposed 10m front setback combined with 6m
wide deep planted setback for landscaping, relatively narrow lots and
that lacks balance between its podium and tower.
the proposed road widening will constrain development along this
corridor and is not necessary to achieve the outcomes of the draft
The setback is unnecessary and conflicts with the citywide
neighbourhood plan.
approach contained in the Centre or mixed-use code and
As the primary focus of the draft neighbourhood plan is to reinforce
other recently adopted neighbourhood plans.
Taringa Village as a district centre and support greater use of public
The setback is required on side streets which unreasonably transport services, it is deemed appropriated to change this requirement
to reflect the citywide approach to setbacks.
restricts corner lots.
No change proposed.
Change made.
Acceptable outcomes
AO4.1 removed from
Table 7.2.20.1.3.A.
The citywide built form provisions within Brisbane City Plan 2014 already
A six metre rear landscape setback along the rail corridor, adequately support the outcomes of the draft neighbourhood plan
mixed with the excessive front setback of 10 metres and the including promoting a vibrant, high-quality public realm and streetscape.
proposed road resumptions, will significantly impact building
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form and viability.
3.8
Response
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Amendments to NP
This includes setback and transition provisions of the Centre or mixed
use code that ensures development minimises any amenity impacts on
adjoining residents and contribute to the pattern of the streetscape.
Suggest transitional heights are included in the plan of four Council’s planning scheme, Brisbane City Plan 2014, contains a number 39, 40
storeys within 10m of the common boundary and five storeys of provisions that deal with citywide matters relating to land use and
with 20m of common boundary for the Harrys Road East Precinct. built form. Neighbourhood plans for specific areas can include more
specific or different provisions to deal with more locally specific issues.
No change proposed.
In the case of building transitions between existing and new
development, the current Brisbane City Plan 2014 provisions will
continue to apply. These require that buildings in higher density areas
that adjoin lower density residential and/or heritage and character
buildings provide a transition between existing development in the form
of boundary setbacks and reduced heights along common property
boundaries. This outcome will apply to the any development proposed
on the Harry Road East precinct and will essentially create the same
outcome as suggested.
Other
3.9
Request that developments be required to have active attractive
frontages to Walker Street as well as Morrow Street frontage in
the Taringa centre and that retail/car parking podiums should not
be allowed for high rise developments.
The provisions of the draft neighbourhood plan require any 16
development along the Moggill Road/Morrow Street to provide a
concentration and variety of active uses that contribute to the creation
of a vibrant mixed use environment and safe streetscape. This includes
active uses on the ground storey such as seating areas, cafes, shopfront
galleries and display spaces.
No change proposed.
The draft neighbourhood plan also requires buildings along this corridor
to include balconies, living areas, entries and windows that overlook the
public realm. Council strongly discourages above ground parking on the
basis that it creates poor streetscape outcomes.
3.10 Request an overall outcome be included in the draft Aged care facilities are provided for by the private sector and Council’s 56
neighbourhood plan to support additional height and density for planning scheme allows for these uses to be established within the study
area. Council is committed to encouraging more retirement and aged
aged care and retirement living options.
care accommodation in Brisbane. In September 2008, Brisbane City
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Council set up the Lord Mayor’s taskforce which investigated ways to
encourage more retirement and aged care accommodation in Brisbane.
As a result of this taskforce, Brisbane City Plan 2014 and the
development assessment process now have reduced regulations to
encourage more retirement and aged care accommodation in Brisbane.
3.11 Requests additional information about landmark sites i.e. the type Landmark sites are defined in Brisbane City Plan 2014 as “a site to 58
accommodate buildings or developments that attain citywide
of development, the building form and who will construct it.
prominence through a combination of notable architectural excellence,
siting and location. Development on a landmark site provides character
and design elements to strengthen local identity and city
distinctiveness”. PO67 of the Centre or mixed use code provides the
detailed requirements for the development.
No change proposed.
The land designated as landmark sites within Taringa are in private
ownership and any future development will be at the owner’s discretion
subject to the relevant Council approvals.
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internal spaces (i.e. foyers) are easily accessible and can be seen from
connection between internal and external spaces".
the street.
4.0
No change proposed.
Transport
Traffic
4.1
Supports the realignment of traffic to improve the flow of traffic Noted. Thank you for your support.
and allow local traffic only in the centre.
4.2
Various concerns that increased density will result in increased A number of transport investigations were undertaken by Council 5, 6, 11, 17, 20,
traffic congestion and suggestions to improve the situation, internally to inform the draft neighbourhood plan. These investigations 31, 32, 34, 35,
including:
looked at the broader transport network in relation to the Taringa area. 39, 40, 49, 59,
The increased density around the station is not expected to result in a 61
 reducing the maximum building heights
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2, 21, 22, 30, 47,
67
No change proposed.
No change proposed.
significant increase in local traffic in the area as the future residents will
have access to a high quality public transport network. Furthermore, the
constructing a tunnel through the hill
future Moggill Road realignment and the opening of Legacy Way tunnel
undertaking the Moggill Road corridor improvements prior to is expected to improve local traffic conditions for the area. This will
preparing a comprehensive traffic plan
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new development occurring in the centre.
4.3
Various concerns related to traffic congestion and the associated
ability to create a pedestrian friendly village with a high quality
public realm and streetscape.
4.4
Specific suggestions to improve traffic including:
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Response
create an opportunity to create a pedestrian friendly village with a high
quality public realm.
Submission Ref
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34, 35, 58
No change proposed.
The draft neighbourhood plan primarily deals with land use and built 6, 17, 59, 63
Swann Road, particularly around the egresses into and across form outcomes. Specific transport related requests are undertaken by
the road from Kings Road, Queens Road and Princess Street Council’s Transport Planning and Strategy (TPS) branch and is outside
the scope of the draft neighbourhood plan. These comments have been
during peak times
forwarded to this branch of Council for consideration in future transport
reviewing the traffic light configuration/management system projects.
on Moggill Road in the Taringa Village

widening the Rokeby Terrace, Moggill and Swann Road
intersection on the Rokeby Terrace side

removal of the left turn from Swann Road onto Moggill
Road westbound

a signalised crossing at Harrys Road to offer a more direct
pedestrian crossing.
No change proposed.
Road Widening
4.5
4.6
Opposed to the proposed Walker Street (Moggill Road Corridor) Noted. A number of transport investigations were undertaken by
Council internally to inform the draft neighbourhood plan. The Moggill
improvements for various reasons including:
Road corridor upgrades were identified as a necessary project to
 impacts on properties including access
improve traffic congestion in Taringa and within other centres along the
 impacts on residents
corridor. While related to the draft neighbourhood plan, the Moggill
Road corridor upgrades are largely outside the scope of the draft
 reluctance to relocate
neighbourhood plan.
 expected benefits of Legacy Way on through traffic
The road widening indicated preserves the opportunity for future road
 concern that the proposed growth will worsen the situation
upgrades along the corridor, and the removal of non-local traffic from
 impacts on streetscapes and the public realm.
Taringa Village to improve centre amenity and access. As this is a long
term project, Council has no intention in the next 15 years to undertake
Suggested re-evaluating the need for/alternative solutions to the major upgrades to the Walker Street/Moggill Road corridor. The timing
road widening including:
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33, 36, 37, 38,
41, 45, 46, 54,
58, 61, 63, 64
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12, 13, 33, 54
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12, 13, 50
No change proposed.
20
No change proposed.
of the upgrade will be dependent on an evaluation of need, available
budget and the relative priority of infrastructure projects across
identifying an alternative route
Brisbane. Council has no intention to purchase any land at this time,
building a noise barrier to protect residents from the however, should a property be redeveloped then Council would ensure
additional traffic noise
that the future possible road upgrade would not be prejudiced.
reducing the number of lanes from five to four
The impact on the open space network as a result of the proposed
evaluating the impact of Legacy Way and determining a Moggill Road corridor upgrades will likely be insignificant and will not
impact on the function or quality of any open spaces in Taringa.
solution for Toowong
taking more land from the park and properties on the Council is committed to preserving the heritage of the area and will
work with the land owner of the Masonic lodge during the future
opposite side of Walker Street
planning of this corridor. These comments have been forwarded to the
creating ways of dealing with traffic congestion that doesn’t TPS branch for review for future planning of the Moggill Road corridor
require the relocation of the Masonic Lodge.
upgrades.
building a flyover over or tunnel
Questions about the impact of the widening on the Masonic
Lodge and whether Council will compensate the land owner or
relocate the Masonic lodge?
Access to Taringa Station
4.8
Supports improvements to Taringa station as it is currently Noted. Thank you for your support.
difficult to access.
4.9
Requests improved access to station, including:


Specific improvements to the station including allowing for universal 6, 7, 23, 36, 37,
suggestions for a lift or ramp to allow for universal access to access are the responsibility of Queensland Rail and are outside of the 38, 41, 64
scope of this plan.
the station
No change proposed.
The draft neighbourhood plan will seek to improve connectivity between
cyclist connections (no provisions included in the draft
Taringa station and Taringa Village either through or around the
neighbourhood plan).
perimeter of the key catalyst site adjacent to the station. The provision
for improved pedestrian connectivity will be assessed as part of the
development assessment process.
The draft neighbourhood plan primarily changes the land use and built
form outcomes for Taringa and will inform other projects and strategies
of Council. Council is committed to improving access to public
transportation including upgrading the cycling network.
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The request to improve access to the station has been forwarded to the
TPS branch of Council for consideration in future transport planning
projects in this area.
4.10 Various comments regarding AO7 in the draft neighbourhood An important element of the plan is to improve access to the station for 26, 32, 36, 37,
plan which requires that development provide direct access pedestrians to encourage people to walk or cycle to the station. AO7 has 38, 41, 47, 64
through the Taringa Gateway site to the railway station, including: been included to require development to provide appropriate
 Concern that this will not be achieved through the connections to the station in consultation with Council. However, this
requirement will not be a consideration in development assessment
development application process.
until the draft neighbourhood plan is adopted and until this time Council
 Request that this access be provided through footpath must negotiate outcomes with individual applicants on a site by site
widening/streetscape improvements to Harrys Road and basis.
Briggs Street instead.
Any proposed set down point for the station is the responsibility of
 Concern regarding development approvals around the station Queensland Rail. Council will consider the safety of any proposed set
including a change to the proposed set down point, at the down points within the road reserve and private developments through
end of Harrys Road, to an entry/driveway associated with a the development assessment process.
development on the eastern side of Harrys Road.
No change proposed.
Parking
4.11 Feel that parking is adequately accommodated
area/support for current parking requirement.
in the Noted. Thank you for your feedback.
2, 65
4.12 Various concerns regarding existing parking issues and the The draft neighbourhood plan encourages greater pedestrian use of the 4, 8, 12, 13, 31,
impacts of proposed development/increased densities on on- centre and station through increasing density adjacent to these places. 32, 34, 35, 58
Council manages requirements for on-site car parking on a citywide
street parking and congestion in the area, including:
 Impacts on Kings and Queens Roads and Princess, basis through Brisbane City Plan 2014. Development of commercial,
Cunningham and Adsett Streets, some of which are narrow retail or residential uses must provide a certain level of car parking
within new buildings.
and/or have limited parking for existing units.
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No change proposed.
No change proposed.
Council will continue to ensure new development provides acceptable
Frederick Street, Marmion Parade, and Moorak Street –
levels of car parking to reduce the demand for on-street parking.
concerns over parking associated with nearby businesses and
Provision of public parking to access the station is the responsibility of
commuters.
Queensland Rail to plan for and provide as appropriate.
Issues on Moorak Street, Marmion Parade and around the
Council is continually assessing and managing the entire transport
Taringa Playground Reserve.
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Lack of parking for the existing shops.

Commuters occupying car parking spaces in Taringa Village.
network. The outcomes of the plan will inform other projects and
strategies of Council. These specific concerns and requests have been
forwarded to the TPS branch of Council who manage the parking
network for the Council area.
8, 12, 13, 34, 35,
54, 55, 58, 59,
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4.13 Suggestions to improve parking including:

changes to on-street parking regulations
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a voucher system or paid parking
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developers of 196-226, 173-179 and 211-215 Moggill Road be
required to provide commuter car parking in return for
increased building heights
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a multi-storey commuter car park
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request that new development provide adequate parking

request that conditions on parking are enforceable.
Submission Ref
Amendments to NP
No change proposed.
Public Transport
4.14 Concerned there is no plan to upgrade the station and suggests it
contradicts PO7 and AO7 which requires that development
improves pedestrian access to and the public realm around the
station.
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of Queensland Rail and is outside the scope of the neighbourhood
planning process. An important element of the draft neighbourhood
plan is to improve access to the station for pedestrians through private
developments and to encourage people to walk or cycle to the station.
No change proposed.
PO7 and AO7 have been included in the plan to require development to
provide appropriate connections to the station in consultation with
Council. Any development proposed adjacent the station will be
required to address these requirements.
4.15 Request to improve public transport access to the west part of Noted. Although this is unable to be achieved through the draft 16
neighbourhood plan, this suggestion has been forwarded to Council’s
Taringa (i.e. Stanley Terrace).
TPS branch for consideration.
No change proposed.
4.16 Request to extend the railway line to Brookfield and beyond to Noted. The planning and development of the rail network is the 61
reduce the number of cars on the roads.
responsibility of Queensland Rail, which Council has no control over.
No change proposed.
Safety
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4.17 Suggests speed limit along Swann Road between the five ways The draft neighbourhood plan primarily deals with land use and built 9
and Moggill Road be reduced from 60 kilometres per hour form outcomes for Taringa. Specific speed limits are outside of the
scope of this project. This comment has been forwarded to TPS branch
(km/hr) to 50km/hr.
of Council for consideration.
Amendments to NP
No change proposed.
Walking and Cycling
4.18 Concerned the draft neighbourhood
address/include requirements for:
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plan
does
not Council is committed to improving pedestrian and cycle connections to 16, 36, 37, 38,
the station. The draft neighbourhood plan package includes 41, 58, 61, 64
improving pedestrian access to the centre and across the amendments to the Streetscape hierarchy overlay, which requires new
development to provide improved footpaths and streetscapes.
major divide of the rail corridor and Moggill Road
Improving pedestrian access across the rail corridor is the responsibility
improving Taringa Village atmosphere to create a walkability
of Queensland Rail and is outside the scope of the draft neighbourhood
community
plan.
improving cycling
Planning for bikeways is undertaken by Council’s TPS branch and these
improving pedestrian and cycle access to the station from comments have been forwarded to TPS for consideration in future
Toowong or Indooroopilly.
projects.
4.19 Suggestions for improving walking and cycling include:
5.0
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integrating a bikeway along the railway line

extending the CityCycle to Taringa

requiring developments to incorporate specific pedestrian
cycle links to connect precincts of the neighbourhood plan.
No change proposed.
17, 61, 62
No change proposed.
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No change proposed.
Public Realm and Open Space
Public and Open Space
5.1
Supports improvement to children's playground.
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5.2
Concerned there is insufficient green space to cater for the Council is committed to improving the open space network to maintain 5, 16, 61, 63
increased growth/densities and to maintain health and wellbeing the health and wellbeing of those living in higher density environments.
of those living in higher density environments.
An assessment of the existing and planned public park network has
determined the need for a new local informal use park south of the
railway line, a new urban common within the Taringa Centre and
upgrades to Taringa Playground Park and Oakman Park. These will
adequately address the needs of the future community and have all
been included in proposed amendments to the Local Government
Infrastructure Plan (LGIP).
Amendments to NP
No change proposed.
The delivery of these new and enhanced open spaces will improve the
quality and quantity of public spaces for the area.
5.3
Various requests for new parks/upgrades to parks including:
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5.4
Noted. Specific upgrades and improvements to existing parklands are 1, 12, 13, 17, 61,
upgrades to the Taringa Park on Moorak St including exercise identified in Council’s Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP). 63
Proposed amendments to LGIP include upgrades to Taringa Playground
stations
Park to include district informal use infrastructure.
a new playground at Taringa Parade near Equinox Street
Council will undertake detailed park planning at some stage in the
community gardens, galleries and coffee shops in a healthy, future. Opportunities for exercise equipment will be determined at this
well-designed green space
time. Open space is managed by Council’s Natural Environment, Water
that
Council
undertakes
consultation
before and Sustainability (NEWS) branch. This feedback has been forwarded to
NEWS for consideration in future open space planning projects.
modifying/expanding park infrastructure.
Concerned that the location of the proposed public plaza is
removed from the core of Taringa and will be difficult for
pedestrians to access. Suggestion to relocate the plaza to the
southern side of Moggill Road.
The location of the public plaza was determined through consultation 14, 19, 27, 52,
with the landholders, stakeholders and the community. It is envisaged 53, 60
that development on this site will contribute to the public realm through
the provision of a plaza activated by cafes, restaurants and shops at the
ground storey.
No change proposed.
No change proposed.
The draft neighbourhood plan also proposes a new urban park in the
Taringa centre which will provide activation on the southern side of the
Moggill Road. The location of the plaza will add to the overall public
space network for Taringa.
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5.5
Various concerns about the representation of parks in the draft The proposed rezoning of the Taringa Playground Park will change the 12, 13, 36, 37,
zone precinct from a local park to a district park. This proposal better 38, 41, 64
neighbourhood plan including:
reflects the function that this park already plays within the Taringa
 questions regarding the rezoning of Taringa Playground
community. Council will undertake detailed park planning for Taringa
 concern that existing parks are just being renamed rather Playground Park at some stage in the future. Local community members
than new parks being provided.
will be consulted on draft park plans at that time.
Amendments to NP
No change proposed.
Two new open spaces are planned for as well as an upgrade of the
existing parkland infrastructure at the Taringa Playground Park and
Oakman Park. The delivery of these new and enhanced open spaces will
improve the quality and quantity of public spaces for the area.
Streetscapes
5.6
Concerns/requests regarding the streetscape elements in the The draft neighbourhood plan primarily changes the land use and built 18, 16, 58, 55,
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draft neighbourhood plan including:
 how streetscape continuity will be achieved between the of Council. As a result of the draft neighbourhood plan, Council’s
Streetscape hierarchy overlay within Brisbane City Plan 2014 is proposed
Taringa Core and Harrys Road East
to be updated. This identifies requirements for new development to
 how planting trees along the boundary of the station will provide improved streetscapes including footpaths and street trees to
ensure a high level of amenity, safety and accessibility for improve pedestrian access and amenity. This also ensures that a
pedestrians and cyclists
consistent approach is applied along streets and that streets with higher
 reduction of pavement widths as a result of the proposed levels of pedestrian activity are provided with streetscape treatments
commensurate to this need.
Moggill Road Corridor improvements
As new development proceeds within the draft neighbourhood plan
 requests developers pay a levy to improve the streetscapes
area, improved landscape treatments which are specified in the
 the creation of continuous street tree boulevards
Streetscape hierarchy overlay code will be implemented. As such,
 upgrades to the southern side of the station.
Council does not see a need for a levy to deliver this outcome.
No change proposed.
5.7
Support for the removal of the requirement for a boulevard Noted. Thank you for your support.
treatment of Stanley Terrace from the plan.
No change proposed.
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Significant Vegetation
5.8
Various concerns regarding the loss of vegetation including:
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Council recognises the value of trees and other vegetation and their 6, 41, 68
benefits. When developing the draft neighbourhood plan, Council
as a result of new development e.g. Kings Road
undertook a survey to identify the most significant landscape trees in
large, established trees from various sites
the area and has nominated 21 more trees for Vegetation Protection
the associated impacts on the birdlife, reptile life and native Orders under the Natural Assets Local Law 2003.
animals that live in the trees
Brisbane City Plan 2014 provides the overarching guidance for
development and includes a range of provisions to protect significant
the loss of shade and increase in ambient temperatures.
vegetation, ensure dwellings are well-designed and provide landscaping
and plantings that increase tree shade cover and visual amenity.
Brisbane City Plan 2014 includes requirements for development to
provide street tree planting through the Streetscape hierarchy overlay
depending on the hierarchy of the road network.
No change proposed.
In relation to Kings Road, the provisions to protect significant vegetation
has only recently come into effect and any development prior to
Brisbane City Plan 2014 are assessed under the requirements of
Brisbane City Plan 2000.
5.9
Requests to remove the proposed Significant landscape tree These requests have been investigated by Council’s NEWS branch and 18, 56
overlay designation from 20 Harrys Road and 52 Seven Oaks they have confirmed that the subject trees are of significant value to the
area. The overlay will remain unchanged. For further enquiries
Street. Various reasons provided including:
 the tree not meeting the requirements of the Natural Assets regarding these matters please contact the NEWS branch on 3403 8888.
No change proposed.
Local Law 2003
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the tree being a public nuisance
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associated hardship.
5.10 Request for the inclusion of provisions requiring:
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Brisbane City Plan 2014 provides the overarching guidance for 6, 41
development and includes a range of provisions to protect significant
deep planting
vegetation, ensure dwellings are well-designed and provide landscaping
the re-vegetation of construction sites
and plantings that increase tree shade cover and visual amenity. This
allocation of 20% of development site areas to for “green includes requirements for deep planting, allocation for greenspace and
revegetation of development sites.
areas”.
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Heritage, Character and Amenity
6.1
Feel the plan maintains the character of the area.
6.2
Various concerns regarding the impacts of increased densities on The draft neighbourhood plan focuses development within the Taringa
Village and around the railway station, while the rest has been kept
the character and amenity of the area, including:
 12 storey developments along the ridgeline impacting on the intact to preserve the character of the area. This focus was developed
through extensive community consultation undertaken between 2010
tin and timber character
and 2011, for the draft Taringa-St Lucia Renewal Strategy.
 new development in place of tin and timber homes
Council’s planning scheme, Brisbane City Plan 2014, contains a number
 overshadowing and other impacts on pre-war houses by new of provisions that deal with citywide matters relating to land use and
development in the Harrys Road East Precinct
built form. Building transitions provisions between existing and new
 the Masonic Lodge as a result of the proposed Moggill Road development are adequately managed through the current planning
scheme. These provisions require buildings in higher density areas that
Corridor upgrade
adjoin lower density residential and/or heritage and character buildings
 the impact of high density in the Harrys Road East Precinct on
to provide a transition between existing development in the form of
adjoining and opposite character dwellings.
boundary setbacks and reduced heights along common property
Concerned aspects of the plan favour over development and will boundaries.
not improve amenity of the nearby residential neighbourhood.
For concerns regarding the Moggill Road Corridor, please refer to
response to 4.5-4.7 above.
6.3
6.4
Various requests to remove the Traditional building character
overlay including several of the locations on the southern side of
the railway including the block surrounded by Princess Street,
Cunningham Street, and Queens Road to allow redevelopment.
7.0
Social and Cultural
7.1
Concerned that the standard of living for the majority of
Australians is on the decline as population grows. Traffic
congestion, lack of public transport, diminished access to open
space, the public health crisis, the environmental degradation and
limited availability of government services can all be attributed to
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Noted. Thank you for your feedback
26, 47
No change proposed.
5, 14, 19, 20, 27,
30, 32, 50, 52,
53, 54, 59, 60,
68
No change proposed.
49
No change proposed.
The application of the Traditional building character overlay is a result of 8, 18, 21, 22
the Brisbane City Plan 2014 amendment process, and no change is
proposed as a result of the draft neighbourhood plan. The presence of
the Traditional building character overlay on a site does not prevent
development from occurring but is intended to ensure that any
character values on the site and within the streetscape are preserved.
No change proposed.
The proposed densification in the area is a reflection of broader strategic 44
planning for Brisbane and follows through on the guidance of the South
East Queensland Regional Plan and Brisbane City Plan 2014 Strategic
framework. The proposed heights in the plan will support appropriate
growth in the centre and adjoining the station as well as being
No change proposed.
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population growth.
sympathetic to the surrounding neighbourhood.
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The draft neighbourhood plan also incorporates new open spaces and
proposes a solution to improve traffic congestion in the Taringa Village.
7.2
There is little in the plan that demonstrates how a vibrant village The provisions of the draft neighbourhood plan require any 61
development along the Moggill Road/Morrow Street to provide a
atmosphere is achieved.
concentration and variety of active uses that contribute to the creation
of a vibrant mixed use environment and safe streetscape. This includes
ground storey incorporating activities and spaces that attract people
such as seating areas, cafes, shopfront galleries and display spaces and
the requirement to include balconies, living areas, entries and windows
that overlook the public realm.
No change proposed.
The overall increase in the numbers of people living and working in the
core of Taringa will help to make some of the activities that have been
suggested by the community more viable through redevelopment.
7.3
Concern that the draft neighbourhood plan does not include In preparing the draft neighbourhood plan, Council has considered the 5, 61
provision for community benefits and facilities e.g. schools to need for additional community facilities such as community centres,
libraries and recreation facilities. While no new community facilities are
cater for the increased population.
proposed, the draft neighbourhood plan does include provision for new
public spaces.
No change proposed.
Planning for public hospitals and schools is the responsibility of the
Queensland Government.
Child care centres and some medical facilities are provided for by the
private sector and Council’s planning scheme allows for these uses to be
established within the study area.
7.4
Request sites be designated for:
Medical facilities are provided for by the private sector. The draft 28, 56
neighbourhood plan provides for a sufficient amount of land zoned
District centre (Corridor), to allow for this type of use to be established.

medical services

aged care and retirement to cater for the ageing population
A retirement facility is code assessable development within the existing
(suggestion of 52 Seven Oaks Street for this purpose).
zone at 52 Seven Oaks Street. Any development application submitted
to Council will be assessed based on the merits and the outcomes of
Brisbane City Plan 2014.
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Council is committed to encouraging more retirement and aged care
accommodation in Brisbane. In September 2008, Brisbane City Council
set up the Lord Mayor’s taskforce which investigated ways to encourage
more retirement and aged care accommodation in Brisbane. As a result
of this taskforce, Brisbane City Plan 2014 and the development
assessment process now have regulations to encourage more
retirement and aged care accommodation in Brisbane.
8.0
Other
Implementation and Staging
8.1
Action and implementation should be summarised in the The role of the draft neighbourhood plan and Council’s planning 16
scheme, Brisbane City Plan 2014 is to set out the provisions for new
neighbourhood plan.
development. Implementation of the planning scheme is largely through
private development, and Council’s control over this is only during the
development assessment process.
No change proposed.
The draft Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) amendments
include broad timings for implementation of infrastructure associated
with the draft neighbourhood plan.
8.2
Looking forward to the implementation and the creation of a Noted. Thank you for your support.
vibrant mixed use community.
8.3
Question how residents can have confidence in a planning
assessment process which approves developments that fail to
conform to the zoning requirements for Low-medium density
residential and two to three storey development. Request that
Council adhere to the plan once adopted.
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developers, as well as Council’s assessment officers, to ensure quality
building design outcomes. Council is committed to the improvement of
Brisbane and will be working to ensure the outcomes of the draft
neighbourhood plan are achieved through the development application
process. This process will assess the merits of proposed new
development against the provisions of the draft neighbourhood plan as
well as existing Brisbane City Plan 2014 provisions.
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No change proposed.
No change proposed.
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Concerned over the impacts of construction of new development Construction activity is not typically addressed in neighbourhood plans. 62
Council recently established a Suburban Construction Management
on local pedestrian, cyclist and vehicular traffic routes.
Taskforce (SCMT) to investigate and manage complaints associated with
Concerned that there are insufficient specific requirements about development and construction in Brisbane. The SCMT primarily 6
neighbour intrusion during the construction process.
investigates the most common ‘nuisance’ complaints associated with
Concerned the plan does not address the overall effect of construction, such as day-time noise, dust, pollution, parking and traffic 11
construction on the community’s quality of life – noise, traffic offences. The SCMT responds expediently to all community and engages
delays, heavy vehicles, loss of vegetation, construction vehicles directly with the contractors responsible for the construction site to
reduce and mitigate impacts on residents.
blocking walkways, parking, and street access.
8.5
8.6
Response
Submission Ref
Amendments to NP
No change proposed.
No change proposed.
No change proposed.
Plan Document
8.7
The plan is a comprehensive and exciting document and seeks to Noted. Thank you for your support.
create a vibrant sustainable neighbourhood.
8.8
Concerns regarding the presentation/communication of the plan The draft neighbourhood plan is a statutory document to be adopted 16, 34, 35, 36,
into Brisbane City Plan 2014 as determined by the Queensland Planning 37, 38, 41, 54,
including:
 fragmentation of information that should be more legible on Provisions. These provisions guide the format and structure for local 59, 61, 64
governments to prepare their planning schemes. And accordingly there
maps
is limited scope to include a number of the submitters concerns and
 lack of logical sequence
suggestions.
 lack of research or surveys to underpin the document leading The draft neighbourhood plan has been developed through earlier
readers to assume that it is based on the “flawed” research in strategic planning and consultation work undertaken between 2010 and
the draft Taringa-St Lucia Renewal Strategy
2011 for the draft Taringa-St Lucia Renewal Strategy. The draft
Taringa-St Lucia Renewal Strategy contained the supporting and user
 not user friendly compared to other plans (e.g. Toowong)
friendly information and graphic representations that informed this
 lack of information and 3D visualisations showing the
draft neighbourhood plan.
proposed scale of development and what Taringa Village will
look like when developed

the use of technical language that is difficult to interpret and
understand impacts

concern that readers are required to be familiar with
Brisbane City Plan 2014 to understand the draft
neighbourhood plan
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No change proposed.
No change proposed.
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lack of communication of what alternatives have been
considered to building a new “highway” through the suburb

lack of supporting technical documentation for public
comment.
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Submission Ref
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Amendments to NP
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