HIGH CONNECTIVITY THEREFORE HIGH DENSITY
We are generally familiar with Urban Growth Corridors that have been created within numerous Council areas and encouraged by the State Government. Generally the corridors encourage higher density mixed use development along busier arterial roads in close proximity to frequent public transport. Recently I obtained an approval for a medium density mixed use development on Brighton Road in close proximity to the Hove train station. The site is located in a District Centre Zone where mixed use development up to three storeys in height is encouraged. However the Holdfast Bay Development Plan was silent about what density of residential development is appropriate. Brighton Road, Hove in front of the development site The original proposal was for six townhouse style development of mostly three storeys with a token commercial tenancy fronting…