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Massive New Housing Estate Proposed for Growing Pallara Community

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A massive stretch of rural land in Pallara is slated to become a vibrant new neighbourhood featuring 82 modern homes and interconnected local streets.

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A New Chapter for Local Land

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The transformation of the 5.6-hectare site follows a development application recently lodged for several properties located across Kraft Road, Laxton Road, and Trivior Street. 

This project marks a shift from the area’s traditional large-lot identity toward a more suburban feel, mirroring the steady growth seen throughout Brisbane’s southern corridor. By merging five separate land parcels, the proposal creates a unified space for families looking to move into the district.

Diverse Housing Options for Families

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The plan focuses on providing a range of choices for future residents, ensuring the new community is accessible to different types of households. The majority of the site will consist of mid-sized lots, while a selection of smaller blocks and several larger pieces of land exceeding 450 square metres will also be available. This variety is intended to support a balanced mix of housing styles and garden spaces, allowing for a diverse streetscape once construction begins.

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To support the increase in residents, the developers have planned for significant upgrades to the local road network. A new road will link Laxton Road directly to Kraft Road, which is expected to improve traffic flow and provide easier access for current neighbours. The project will be completed in two distinct stages to manage the construction process effectively. Additionally, the design includes two large drainage areas to handle water runoff and a commitment to keep specific existing trees on the property to maintain a touch of the area’s natural greenery.

Published Date 08-March-2026

Residential Subdivision Proposed on Pine and Orchards Roads, Richlands

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A proposal has been submitted for a residential subdivision, converting two large lots on Pine Road and Orchard Road in Richlands into 50 smaller ones.  

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The proposed subdivision of the subject site involves two lots located at 70 Pine Road and 140 Orchard Road in Richlands.

Forty-five of the proposed allotments will be small lots intended for residential dwellings with sizes between 210 sqm and 326 sqm. The small lots are projected to accommodate up to three-storey dwellings or rooming accommodation and a potential amalgamation in the future to create alternative developments including dual occupancy and multiple dwellings.

The 5 large lots totalling 6,007 sqm, meanwhile, are intended for multiple dwellings, residential care facilities or retirement facility development of potentially up to five storeys high with areas ranging between 800sqm and 1,587sqm.

There are no plans to demolish the existing dwelling house and sheds on the proposed Lot 48 whilst the rest of the site will be cleared to facilitate the proposed development.

Proposed residential subdivision plan
Proposed residential subdivision plan | Photo credit:  Brisbane City Council / developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au

The proposal relies on previously approved arrangements (DA A005057116) namely the road layout, extent of drainage reserve and engineering arrangements.

“The proposal relies predominantly on the previously approved road layout with the exception of Road 1 which will be altered and extended with the southern culdesac to the removed. Road 1 will continue to curve around to the south to connect to the unconstructed western portion of Yerongpan Street passing partly through the site,” the Consultant Planning assessment report states. 

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“This will result in a slight increase in the extent of the previously approved drainage reserve due to the removal of the culdesac.Yerongpan Street will be extended along the western portion of the corridor to be dedicated as part of the development.”

Published 14-January-2023