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Childcare Centre And Subdivision Proposed In Doolandella

A development application has been lodged for a childcare centre and reconfiguration of a lot at 66 Crossacres Street, Doolandella.

Application Snapshot

The application reference is A006831357 and was submitted on 6 August 2025. The application type is listed as Material Change of Use and Reconfigure a Lot, with the use described as childcare centre and subdivision of land.

The site is identified within the Doolandella neighbourhood plan area and is zoned Emerging Community.

Doolandella childcare centre — *Photo Credit: DA/A006831357*

Proposed Childcare Centre In Doolandella

The proposal includes a new single-storey childcare centre with capacity for 165 children and a maximum height of approximately 7.64 metres.

Plans list 35 on-site car parking spaces, including one PWD space. The childcare building area is listed with a gross floor area of 1,159.6 square metres, and site cover of 29 per cent.

The centre layout includes 11 playrooms and an office, along with two outdoor play areas. The indoor play area is listed as 541.8 square metres, and the outdoor play area as 1,208.5 square metres. Proposed operating hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Crossacres Street — *Photo Credit: DA/A006831357*

Subdivision And Lot Reconfiguration

The development application also seeks a reconfiguration that includes 10 residential small lots, one drainage lot, and a road reserve, alongside the childcare lot.

The site area is listed as 10,185 square metres. The proposed new residential lots range from 312 square metres to 368 square metres, with a stated proposed density of 16 dwellings per hectare.

Assessment And Notification Dates

The application is listed as impact assessment and remains in progress.

Public notification is recorded as commencing on 25 November 2025 and concluding on 16 December 2025, with submissions received. Several earlier assessment steps are recorded as completed, including an information request sent on 19 September 2025.

A Final Response Received Date is not listed, and a Decision Notice Date is not listed in the provided information.

Project Team

The documentation identifies Isaac Consulting as town planner/consultant, ISA Collective as architect, and Citicene as landscape architect.

Published 16-Jan-2026

Local Residents Voice Concerns Over Proposed Lot Reconfiguration on Ritchie Road

Residents in Pallara are raising concerns over a proposed development at Ritchie Road, which aims to reconfigure a 41,910-square-metre site into 60 residential lots.

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The proposal for 226 Ritchie Road includes 57 residential lots ranging from 250 to 450 sqm and three lifestyle lots, sparking both support and opposition from locals.

The primary concerns expressed by residents revolve around inadequate infrastructure, potential privacy breaches, and traffic congestion.

One resident voiced their strong objection in a submission to the council, highlighting the area’s infrastructure limitations:

“I oppose this proposal due to the significant infrastructure limitations in the area. There are no footpaths, the roads are narrow and in poor condition. Introducing a large subdivision with additional housing, without any upgrades to infrastructure or public transport, will only exacerbate traffic on the single entry and exit road into Pallara, leading to negative impacts on the current residents.”

One resident expressed concern that if the development proceeds and if two-storey homes are built there, it could negatively impact their mental health, citing that their social anxiety and panic disorder might be triggered by balconies or windows overlooking their property.

Ritchie Road — Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online

While some residents oppose the project outright, a few support the proposal but argue for necessary infrastructure upgrades to address the challenges posed by increased population density.

“I don’t entirely oppose, but we have a big concern about how Hideaway Street will cope with the extra traffic caused by this new development being connected to our estate,” said one resident.

“Unless traffic lights or a roundabout are installed at the intersection of Ritchie Road and Hideaway Street (near the entrance of Hideaway Estate) & Van Dieren Road, it will create a chaotic situation for us existing households.”

Suggestions from concerned locals include widening roads, adding street parking, and enhancing traffic management systems to ease congestion.

Public submissions for feedback on the proposal closed on December 19, but the project remains under review by city officials. Whether the concerns raised by residents will be addressed in the final decision remains to be seen.

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For now, Pallara residents await the council’s response, hoping their voices will influence the future of their community.

Published 24-December-2024

Developers Propose 24-Hour Drive-Through for Willawong

A development application has been lodged for a new food and drink outlet on the corner of King Avenue and Sherbrooke Road in Willawong.

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The proposal by Verve Building Design seeks to convert an existing shop tenancy into a 70 sqm food and drink outlet. An additional standalone 131 sqm food and drink building is also planned, complete with drive-through facilities.

The drive-through is designed with capacity for 15 cars on one side and 10 cars on the other.

Plans (Photo credit: Verve Building Design)

To accommodate the new buildings and drive-through lanes, the site will be reconfigured. However, existing access to the surrounding road network will be maintained.

According to the planning report, the proposed design puts forward a modern, industry-leading vision for the quick service restaurant model. The building incorporates various contemporary design elements to create an aesthetically appealing and attractive structure and layout.

Willawong — Photo credit: Verve Building Design

“Notably, the design provides a geometric form, utilising awnings and change in materials to provide visual interest and variation,” planning documents read.

The development will also deliver an extra 17 car parking spaces, bringing the total number to 48. Landscaping will make up 4.4 percent of the site.

The site previously received approval for an additional 28 parking spaces, which would have resulted in 59 total spaces across the development and service station site. The current change seeks to add 17 general spaces (including 1 disabled space), and three short-term bays, bringing the total number of parking spaces across the site and service station to 52.

It’s believed that the development will create employment opportunities and activate an underutilised corner site.

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The new outlet in Willawong is proposed to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which aims to provide more late night food options in the area.

Published 30-October-2023