Brisbane has announced plans to dramatically reshape parking regulations in several inner-city suburbs, including West End.
BCC aims to bring parts of West End, along with other areas such as Bowen Hills, Milton, and Newstead, into the same planning zone as the CBD, potentially limiting car parks to around half a space per apartment in new developments.
The council’s proposal is part of a broader strategy to increase housing affordability and supply in Brisbane’s inner-city areas. By reducing car parking requirements, the council hopes to lower the cost of new housing developments, making them more accessible to potential buyers and renters.
“Council is aware that the provision of car parking spaces in new developments adds to the cost of new housing, and that car parking requirements differ across the city,” BCC stated. “To make new homes more affordable, Council is proposing to amend the Brisbane City Plan 2014 (City Plan) to reduce car parking requirements in some inner-city areas.”
BCC explained, “Extending the boundaries will move some City frame areas into the City core where maximum car parking limits apply, and new inner-city areas into the City frame where lower minimum car parking requirements apply.”
Have Your Say
Locals, especially residents in areas involved, like West End, are being urged to voice their opinions on these proposed changes. The public consultation period will remain open for four weeks, closing at 11:59 pm on November 5.
The project is expected to undergo final reviews after the community consultation closes. If approved, these significant changes could be adopted into the city plan early next year, potentially reshaping the city’s urban landscape and lifestyle for years to come.
West End residents and other Brisbanites are encouraged to participate in the consultation process to ensure their voices are heard in this pivotal decision affecting the future of inner-city living in the city.
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To provide feedback on these proposed amendments, submit a form on BCC’s website or send an email to the project team.
Published 14-October-2024
