Brisbane raises Fortitude Valley height limits to 40 storeys
Fortitude Valley's building limit rises from 30 to 40 storeys under the council's 'tall over sprawl' housing strategy.
Brisbane City Council wants to increase housing in Fortitude Valley. Height limits will rise to 40 storeys instead of 30.
The new height limits apply to sites between St Pauls Terrace, Brookes Street, Ann Street and Cathedral Place. The council says entertainment precinct rules and noise protections will strengthen.
This will protect the area's nightlife and live music venues. Community consultation runs from November 13 to December 18.
The final plan is due in 2027. The 'tall over sprawl' strategy also targets suburban centres Indooroopilly, Carindale and Nundah.
Height increases in these areas come into effect from December 11.
- 30 to 40 storeys
- Fortitude Valley height increase
- 25 storeys
- Indooroopilly and Carindale
- 15 storeys
- Nundah
- November 13 to December 18
- Consultation dates
Why it mattersBrisbane residents will see denser housing in the city centre, but the plan raises concerns about affordable housing and whether tall towers suit Brisbane's character.
AustraliaBrisbane's housing supply could increase as the city pursues higher-density development in entertainment and shopping precincts instead of sprawl across suburbs.
