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Brisbane plan must not be derailed by NIMBY opposition
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HIA Executive Director Queensland, Michael Roberts, said the proposed amendments to the Brisbane City Plan represent a critical step toward unlocking more homes in well-located areas and addressing Brisbane’s growing housing shortfall.
“The Council’s plan to enable more townhouses, terraces and small-lot housing is exactly the type of reform needed to deliver more homes, sooner.”
HIA’s submission to Council highlighted that Brisbane has experienced a significant decline in ‘missing middle’ housing since 2016, limiting options for first home buyers and downsizers and placing additional pressure on affordability.
“These reforms are about restoring balance and giving more Queenslanders access to attainable housing close to jobs, transport and services.
“The key elements of the plan, including smaller lot sizes, reduced parking requirements and increased building heights in appropriate locations, would improve project feasibility and boost supply.
“However, excessive consultation delays, third-party appeals and ‘not in my backyard’ (NIMBY) opposition risk stalling projects and deterring investment.
“We have already seen how over-regulation and planning delays have reduced development capacity, with some sites losing up to 30 per cent of their feasible building area under current rules. Adding further layers of objection and delay through NIMBY resistance will only make the situation worse.”
Mr Roberts also pointed to broader structural constraints across Brisbane, including limited medium-density zoning and planning overlays restricting redevelopment in well-located areas, as ongoing barriers to supply.
“This is a city-wide challenge that requires a city-wide response, not piecemeal opposition that protects the status quo at the expense of future homeowners.
“The social consequences of inaction are already visible, with increasing housing stress and rising homelessness across Brisbane communities.
“Every delayed project is another family locked out of the housing market.
“Housing affordability will not improve unless we are prepared to embrace sensible planning reform and accept that our cities must evolve.
“This plan strikes the right balance between increasing supply and maintaining liveability.
“The priority must be delivering more homes, not protecting outdated planning settings that are no longer fit for purpose,” concluded Mr Roberts.
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