A development application has been lodged for a staged mixed-use redevelopment spanning six amalgamated lots at 642–652 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton, proposing a short-term accommodation building alongside a separate residential apartment building.
The proposal, prepared by HAL Architects on behalf of private applicants, would see the removal of three existing dwellings and their replacement with two five-storey buildings delivered across two stages. Stage 1 comprises a 57-room short-term accommodation building, while Stage 2 proposes a 24-unit multiple dwelling apartment building.
The site occupies a prominent corner position with frontages to both Kingsford Smith Drive and Oxford Street, directly opposite Northshore Hamilton and within walking distance of Portside Wharf, CityCat services and Racecourse Road amenities.
The combined site area measures approximately 2,419 square metres and is zoned Medium Density Residential under Brisbane City Plan 2014. The application is code assessable and does not require public notification.
Project Rundown
| Development Parameter | Proposed Development |
|---|---|
| Address: | 642–652 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton |
| Development Type: | Short-Term Accommodation and Multiple Dwelling |
| Site Area: | 2,419m² |
| Gross Floor Area (GFA): | Approximately 2,193m² |
| Height: | 5 storeys / approximately 17.5 metres |
| Apartments: | 24 apartments (Stage 2) |
| Elevators: | Three lifts total, with two lifts servicing the tower fronting Oxford Street and one lift servicing the tower fronting Kingsford Smith Drive (apartment building lift to unit ratio 1:12). |
| Communal Space: | Approx. 83m² communal recreation area |
| Retail: | None proposed |
| Car Parking: | 96 spaces total across both stages |
| Bike Parking: | 37 spaces total (residents and visitors) |
| Developer: | Ashan Chaminda Sudrikku & Ganendren Somasegaram |
| Architect: | HAL Architects |
| Landscape Design: | HAL Landscape Architects |
| Town Planner: | HAL Architects |
| Sustainability: | Rooftop Solar: No rooftop solar Energy Efficiency: Passive design measures referenced in planning documentation Waste Management: No waste or recycling chute planned meaning residents will need to manually take rubbish to bin room Water Conservation: Stormwater management infrastructure proposed Green Landscaping: Deep planting areas and landscaped setbacks across the site Active Transport Facilities: Visitor and resident bicycle parking provided |
| Date Submitted: | January 2026 |
| Assessment Level: | Code assessable |
| DA Application Link: | A006952826 |
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According to the planning report, the development responds to the Kingsford Smith Drive East sub-precinct intent, which seeks to transition built form between the higher-density Northshore Hamilton precinct and lower-scale residential areas north of Allen Street. Short-term accommodation is cited as being appropriate for the location given its proximity to Brisbane Airport, the CBD and major transport corridors.
Both buildings would rise to five storeys with a maximum height of approximately 17.5 metres above ground level. Basement car parking is provided beneath both buildings, with vehicle access taken exclusively from Oxford Street. No vehicular access is proposed from Kingsford Smith Drive.
The architectural plans show the short-term accommodation building fronting Kingsford Smith Drive, with the apartment building positioned to the west. A landscaped setback is proposed along the Kingsford Smith Drive frontage, retaining existing mature street trees where possible and integrating deep planting areas across the site.
A communal recreation area of approximately 83 square metres is proposed within the development, alongside extensive ground-level and podium landscaping. According to the landscape plans, deep planting would account for approximately 22 per cent of the site area, exceeding the minimum planning requirement.
The development is affected by multiple overlays, including flood, transport noise and air quality overlays. The planning documentation states that all habitable areas and basement entries have been designed above the defined flood planning levels, with overland flow paths accommodated beneath the building form.
No retail or commercial tenancies are proposed as part of the development, with both buildings being residential and accommodation focused in nature.
The high rises block off the breeze from the river from entering through. Could this be checked if it would create a long-term climate effect to the suburb before approval? Thanks.