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Benowa Gardens and the future of suburban centres
Gold Coast Bulletin · Andrew Potts and Emily Walker · 25 March 2025
The report discusses redevelopment opportunities at suburban shopping centres, the Benowa Gardens proposal and Hammel’s views on housing integrated with retail. The headline and earlier proposal details should not be substituted for the final approved parameters.
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Council’s recorded reasons
Council considers the site’s circumstances, design controls, infrastructure upgrades and redevelopment benefits justify approval despite identified non-compliances. Read that position alongside the residents’ appeal issues.
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