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I support the lower height proposal.The block is narrow and the new proposal would be more suitable for the site
I agree, lower the height limits and reduce the building to land ratio. There are too many buildings that overshadow lower buildings in Broadbeach .
Heights and plot ratios have become a joke in Broadbeach, such a shame as GCCC ruin this beautiful suburb.
Honestly, is this what GCCC envisaged when they allowed high rise development in Broadbeach? 12 stories on a 607m2 block with a 15 metre frontage. Surely there should be a minimum high rise development size.
If all 607m2 blocks were developed like this in Broadbeach would look like a Manhattan Slum.
As the precedent has already been set with a court challenged approval for 17 stories on this block I guess there is no hope of stopping this one. Hopefully GCCC are tightening their Plot : Height development laws so ridiculous developments like this one don't continue.
Sadly the only height restrictions for Broadbeach are dictated by aviation. There are two blocks in Chelsea Ave (I think they are number 14 and 22), both blocks are 607m and are scheduled to have 25 storey buildings. The issue with this size building on such a small block is they need to go right to boundary (and in some cases encrouch neighbouring properties) to put down the necessary foundations for such a large construction. We have just experienced this in Surf Pde where the builders knocked down the boundary fence and were 1.8m over boundary on to our property for over 12 months (not to mention the damage done to our property during construction).
While buildings of this size may meet the City Plan being offset at the various heights above ground, it is the intrusion to adjoining properties necessary to complete such a large build on such a small block.
Absolutely agree Nicole. The setback regulations are way too soft for the size of these developments. And the council seems more concerned with appeasing the developers than creating developments that are harmonious to the neighbours and neighbourhoods. They approve buildings with minimal parking and recreational areas which which then puts enormous pressure on public spaces. A very short term view.
I agree, the stress caused to neighbors is disturbing. Neighbours were constantly threatened by workers when told not to enter their property during construction. Resulted in abusive language and graffiti painted onto the home. Elderly couple couldn’t cope so sold their home and moved . Council did not support the couple . Now we have fence to fence developers.
Agreed, the 2016 city plan is very poor in allowing minimal setbacks, inappropriate bulk and height, adding no value to the neighbourhood or considering the future of the Golden Goose. A group called Community Alliance are very balanced in their reasonable requests for a better, forward thinking city plan, not anti development - just calling for smarter development. We all need to push for smart development and a better city plan to enhance the Gold Coast, not destroy it. Edits and plays between Council and state government over the past year have just delayed improvements. Over a year of to and fro while many poor development approvals get passed. Medium density provides more affordable housing and some towers are stunning if planned well with set backs, facilities etc
