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Plains Junction Shopping Centre Extension Development Application
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Posted October 13, 2020
Projects, Town Planning
While RG Strategic’s town planners are based on the Sunshine Coast we offer our services throughout South East Queensland and further afield.
Our town planning team has been working with Zest Design on a development application for the extension of the Plains Junction Shopping Centre in Browns Plains 24 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD.
The development application, which has now been submitted, seeks to add two additional buildings to the site extending over the existing car parks.
RG Strategic was engaged to undertake an initial planning review to understand the development opportunities for the site. Prelodgement meetings were held with Council to further expand concepts and Council’s requirements. The development application lodged with the Council was the outcome of this town planning process.
Working with Zest we wanted to ensure the new buildings not only blended in with the existing environment but added additional amenity and functionality in addition to the extra floor space and these new renders represent our joint vision.
The buildings in the proposed development have wide overhangs and have been designed to fit in with the existing forms but emphasise each building as its own structure. This gives the site a more open feel and we have included large openings giving depth to the façade and ample space for contained landscaping.
Fins have been proposed for the exterior providing additional shade for the sub-tropical environment and well as textural play in the visual component of the buildings.
When we work on buildings like these we always like to ensure we provide the community with a building sympathetic to its surroundings. We are balancing concrete forms with lightweight materials giving play and variation to the form and visual amenity. Building plant such as lift mechanisms and airconditioning will be roof-based and screened to minimise any visual impact.
Development Details
– 2 storey building extension over the existing open car park
– An additional 2,906sqm of gross floor area
– Café (256sqm) with 135sqm alfresco dining space
– 344sqm retail space
– 1614sqm professional office space
– New amenities
– Lift access
– Pedestrian sky bridge over common
– landscaping and green walls
– 50 existing car parking spaces retained (undercroft)
– 4 motorcycle spaces (undercroft)
– 14 bicycle racks
Browns Plains
Browns Plains is tipped for growth over the short to medium term. Housing affordability has improved over the past 12 months and has remained steady over the past 5 years with good investor yields.
The owners of the Junction Shopping Centre have recognised this and are responding to increased demand for quality commercial and retail space in the area.
The team at Sum Yung Guys has been using RG Strategic for over 5 years now with the multiple ventures we have done. Russell is always our first call when we have any questions regarding licensing, town planning, compliance and complaints or council questions. RG Strategic have always been forthcoming in answering and assisting us at Godspeed. Nothing has ever been too big or small for them to assist and accomplish for us and will continue to work with to accomplish anything we require. We look forward to continuing our relationship and having them assist us in the future and would recommend them highly to anyone needing assistance. Team SYG
Michael Rickard
Sum Yung Guys - Noosaville
In our business of building renovations and construction, we often turn to professional consultants to guide us through the ever-changing rules that apply to this complex industry. RG Strategic with Russell Green leading his team has helped us through many of our projects, including the construction of our new factory/studio complex and a myriad of renovation projects that we have undertaken, none of which could have been successful without the invaluable assistance of Russell. Speed is often critical when processing town planning applications, due to tight build schedules and clients’ expectations, and Russell continues to amaze me with the speed and efficiency in which he undertakes all his work, with a powerful and effective commitment to each and every project. RG Strategic and Russell are our secret weapons.
Di Henshall Interior Design
Noosaville
I have contracted Russell Green for planning matters during the past 8 years. Russell and his team are very knowledgeable and professional. They provide a thorough and effective service managing council applications. The approvals process can be stressful and costly - Russell and his team absorb a lot of the stress. They communicate well so you can sleep at night! I am happy to recommend RG Strategic.
Ryan Taylor
Café Le Monde - Noosa
I've engaged Russell from RG Strategic to assist with Development Approval for 3 projects and it has helped me increase the speed of approval while delivering overall cost savings. Russell has vast experience navigating Town Planning in Noosa and whether you need help with a Development Application for a commercial or residential building through to the complexities of Food Standards Approvals he will be able to assist. His fee structure is transparent and predictable and his advice is always spot on.
Doug Simon
Noosa