A 126-unit residential development planned for Sippy Downs has received council approval.
Sunshine Coast Council has granted a development permit for the multiple dwelling project at 5 Sippy Downs Drive, following an assessment of the proposal lodged by Adams and Sparkes Town Planning on behalf of Vanderbilt Gina 5 Pty Ltd.
The residential project will deliver 126 dwellings within the High Density Residential Zone, comprising 12 one-bedroom units, 104 two-bedroom units and 10 three-bedroom units.
Council determined the proposal could proceed after finding it met the relevant planning benchmarks, subject to a range of requirements being fulfilled.
A major focus of the permit is improving transport connections around the property. The developer must undertake works associated with the future Central Drive network, including road reserve dedication, construction requirements, intersection upgrades and facilities to support pedestrians and cyclists.
Additional works are also required along Sippy Downs Drive. These include changes to accommodate turning movements, upgraded bicycle links, shared pathways and other transport infrastructure intended to integrate the project with the wider road network.
The project will also need to provide significant on-site parking facilities. The permit specifies a minimum of 158 car parking spaces, including 32 visitor bays, as well as motorcycle parking and bicycle spaces.
Landscaping and environmental protection measures are another part of the planning decision. The developer must establish landscaped areas throughout the property, including screening vegetation, street trees and internal planting. A dedicated ‘forest buffer’ along the Sunshine Motorway boundary will also be required to provide visual screening and must be maintained over the life of the project.
The permit also outlines stormwater management obligations, including drainage infrastructure and stormwater quality treatment systems. These facilities must be maintained in accordance with council requirements once the residential community is established.
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Other provisions address waste management, noise and lighting impacts. Waste storage and collection areas must be provided within the property, while acoustic treatments and lighting controls must be incorporated to reduce potential impacts on neighbouring properties.
Construction must generally follow the endorsed plans, and the approved use cannot begin until the relevant requirements have been met.
The project will also contribute funding towards local infrastructure. An Infrastructure Charges Notice issued for the proposal lists the Sunshine Coast Council portion of the current charge at $1.861 million.
The permit is subject to a six-year currency period unless extended under the Planning Act 2016.
