Part of the Land Activation Program (SEQ Tranche 1) Provisional Priority Development Area (PPDA), the Turbot Street Precinct will be transformed into a mixed-use area that delivers new homes, job opportunities and services that support a vibrant and economically strong city.

The final outcome will be guided by a Provisional Land Use Plan over a three-year period.

What is the draft Provisional Land Use Plan (PLUP?)

The draft PLUP sets out the proposed planning framework for the PPDA, including:

• the overall vision
• development criteria that apply across the PPDA
• precinct‑specific planning outcomes
• assessment and infrastructure requirements.

Precinct planning considerations include:

Gateway role

• The precinct functions as a key western approach to the Brisbane CBD.
• Development must reinforce Turbot Street’s gateway and civic character.

High‑density urban environment

• Supports high‑density, mixed‑use development appropriate to a CBD‑edge location.
• Efficient site planning is critical due to constrained urban conditions.

Heritage and parkland interfaces

• Strong response required to:
  • Wickham Park
  • King Edward Park
  • Brisbane Dental Hospital and College.
• Building form must respect heritage values and minimise visual dominance.

Built form controls

• Podium‑and‑tower typologies are expected to:
  • achieve a human‑scale street environment
  • manage overshadowing
  • reduce building bulk.

Transport infrastructure constraints

• Development must not adversely impact sub‑surface or adjoining transport infrastructure.

• Engineering and technical validation is required.

We’re looking for feedback from the community on this draft PLUP and the precinct planning considerations.

How Can You Get Involved?

The publication notification period runs from June 1 to June 19 and all submissions will be reviewed and considered as part of the finalisation process.

Your feedback is essential to shaping the future of the Turbot Street Precinct in the PPDA. The draft Provisional Land Use Plan (PLUP) is now open for public consultation and we encourage you to have your say by making a submission via:

• Submission portal
• Email contact@edq.qld.gov.au or
• Post:

Economic Development Queensland

GPO Box 2202

Brisbane Qld 4001.

What Happens Next?

After the public notification period closes, all submissions will be reviewed in accordance with the Economic Development Act 2012. The feedback will help shape the final Provisional Land Use Plan which will guide development in the PPDA.

Make sure to follow this project page to receive regular updates about progress of the Land Activation Program (SEQ Tranche 1) Provisional Priority Development Area (PPDA), process and next steps.