A development application for a mixed-use residential and commercial project on Cambridge Parade, Manly, is currently under assessment, proposing six new dwellings alongside a small ground-floor business space in the bayside suburb.
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Project details
The proposal, lodged under development application A006923929, relates to 75 Cambridge Parade, Manly and outlines plans for an integrated development comprising a 74sqm commercial tenancy and six residential units. The residential component includes four two-bedroom units and two three-bedroom units.
The design also includes a total of 14 on-site car parking spaces. These consist of 11 tandem spaces allocated for residents, two visitor spaces for residential use, and one space designated for commercial visitors. Vehicle access is proposed via a single crossover at the western end of the site’s Cambridge Parade frontage.
Submissions received
The proposal has received two formal submissions opposing the development, with concerns largely centred on parking provision and potential impacts on surrounding streets.
One submission argued the revised design does not provide sufficient parking to meet expected demand, highlighting concerns about the practicality of the layout and the limited provision of smaller car spaces. It suggests the arrangement could result in vehicles spilling onto nearby streets and calls for a more functional parking solution.
The second submission raises concerns about the design’s impact on the local streetscape and heritage character of Cambridge Parade. It states that the proposed development is “the antithesis of the current ‘heritage’ streetscape,” arguing that this existing character is a key contributor to the area’s commercial and entertainment appeal.
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In response, the applicant maintains that the shared parking model between residential and commercial uses will help balance demand throughout the day. The transport report also notes that nearby on-street parking can accommodate overflow, reducing pressure on the site itself.
The application remains under assessment, with Brisbane’s local officials yet to make a final decision.
Published 21-April-2026
