The Brisbane City Council has rejected an application for a townhouse development to be built next to a childcare centre in Holland Park after concerns from the local community.
A development application was submitted last year to build 25 double-storey townhouses built on four amalgamated blocks on Eric Road, but residents expressed concern about the impact on the narrow streets and koala feed trees in the area.
City planning chairman and city councillor Matthew Bourke noted the area is largely surrounded by single homes, and said the development goes against the council’s efforts to protect the ‘backyard character’ of suburbs.
Following the decision, the Holland Park Townhouse Development Action Group stated in an email they were grateful for the decision which was a result of the community’s hard work and support.