A new development application has been lodged seeking changes to a previously approved four-storey mixed use development at 128 Racecourse Road, Ascot. The revised proposal would see the addition of a fifth level containing a penthouse apartment and a redesigned rooftop communal area.
Lodged by 128 Racecourse Pty Ltd, the proposed changes follow an earlier approval granted by Brisbane City Council on 1 April 2025 (Ref: A006633653), which allowed for six residential apartments above ground floor commercial tenancies. The updated application seeks to increase the building height to five storeys / approximately 20 metres and provide a total of seven apartments.
The site, situated within the DC1 District Centre zone and the Racecourse Road Precinct of the Neighbourhood Plan, is currently occupied by a 1980s-era unit complex slated for demolition. According to the town planning report, the additional storey has been designed to integrate with the approved form and enhance the walkability and activation of the Racecourse Road frontage.
| Development Parameter | Proposed Development |
|---|---|
| Address: | 128 Racecourse Road, Ascot |
| Development Type: | Mixed Use – Residential and Centre Activities (Office and Shop) |
| Site Area: | 811m² |
| Gross Floor Area (GFA): | 1,524m² |
| Height: | 5 storeys / approximately 20 metres |
| Apartments: | 7 total (6 x 3-bed; 1 x 3-bed penthouse) |
| Elevators: | 1 lift (lift-to-unit ratio 1:7) |
| Communal Space: | Rooftop recreation area with pool, barbeque, seating and landscaping |
| Retail: | 199m² of ground floor shop and office space |
| Car Parking: | 20 spaces (13 resident, 2 visitor, 3 staff, 2 additional resident) |
| Bike Parking: | 9 spaces (7 resident, 2 visitor) |
| Developer: | 128 Racecourse Pty Ltd |
| Architect: | Husband Architects |
| Landscape Design: | LDG Landscape Architecture |
| Town Planner: | Urban Strategies |
| Sustainability: | Rooftop Solar: Not specified Energy Efficiency: Natural ventilation, solar access Waste Management: Separate refuse rooms for residential and commercial, no recycling or general waste chute planned Water Conservation: Rainwater harvesting potential indicated Green Landscaping: Deep planting and rooftop planters with tropical palette Active Transport Facilities: Bicycle parking and pedestrian-friendly frontage |
| Date Submitted: | June 2025 |
| Assessment Level: | Code Assessment |
| DA Application Link: | A006790424 |
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Architectural renderings show a contemporary urban form with a refined material palette and deep planters at podium and rooftop levels to soften the built form. According to the architect Husband Architects, the design maintains a consistent street edge and makes use of privacy screens and facade articulation to reduce visual bulk.
The landscape plan by LDGLA proposes subtropical planting with pergolas, seating, and a rooftop pool area offering residents communal leisure space with greenery and shade. Street trees along Racecourse Road would be retained and supplemented with new plantings in the verge.
The development includes 20 on-site car parks, bicycle storage, and separate refuse collection for commercial and residential uses. All basement and servicing arrangements have been assessed by traffic and waste engineers and remain consistent with Council codes.
