A development application for a substantial new childcare facility has been lodged for Nottingham Road in Calamvale, with capacity to accommodate 119 children in a two-storey purpose-built centre.
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The proposal (A006895884) for 49 Nottingham Road would establish a modern early education facility on a 2,000 square metre site, designed to serve the childcare needs of families across Calamvale and surrounding suburbs.
Raunik Design Group has created architectural plans for the centre that prioritise integration with the existing residential neighbourhood. The building would rise to a maximum height of 9.5 metres across two levels, deliberately styled to echo residential design rather than presenting a commercial appearance that might feel out of place among surrounding homes.
Facility Features and Capacity
The proposed centre would operate Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Inside, eight playrooms would serve children across various age groups, while four outdoor play areas totalling 866sqm would provide space for outdoor activities.
The development would occupy just over half the site, with a 52 per cent site coverage translating to 1,044sqm of built area. The gross floor area totals 1,001 sqm spread across the two storeys.
Landscaping features prominently in the design approach, with 200sqm dedicated to gardens and plantings. Deep planting zones would create green buffers between the centre and neighbouring properties, softening the visual impact of the building while enhancing the local streetscape character.
Twenty-four on-site car parking spaces would be provided, including one disability-accessible bay. This dedicated parking would serve families during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up periods.
Design Approach
The site is located within an established residential area. Planning documents indicate the development has been designed with sensitivity to the surrounding context, emphasising a built form that respects the residential setting while delivering community infrastructure. The design seeks to balance community service provision with integration into the residential neighbourhood.
Planning documents note that the proposal aims to establish a service where demand for childcare is evident in the local area. The design approach includes high-quality landscaping and maintains clear sight lines for safety purposes.
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Next Steps
Residents wishing to examine the full architectural plans, site layouts, and planning reports can access the development application through Brisbane’s online development assessment portal. The public notification period provides an opportunity for community members to review the proposal and make formal submissions.
For Calamvale families seeking childcare options, the proposed Nottingham Road centre represents a potential addition to local early education infrastructure, should the application receive approval.
Published 19-January-2026
