What zone permits townhouses in Brisbane?

Brisbane City Plan classifies townhouses under Multiple Dwelling in the Categories of Development tables. The zones that support Multiple Dwelling as Code Assessable:

Low-Medium Density Residential (LMR) — the workhorse: - LMR1 — limited multi-unit; mostly dual occupancy and small-lot housing. - LMR2 — supports 2-3 storey townhouses up to ~75 dwellings/hectare. The sweet spot for 4-pack townhouse projects. - LMR3 — supports 3-storey townhouses and apartment buildings up to ~110 dwellings/hectare. Smaller geographic footprint.

Where you'll find LMR2/LMR3 in Brisbane: - Coorparoo, Annerley, Holland Park, Greenslopes, Moorooka. - Mount Gravatt, Mansfield, Carindale (selected pockets). - Stafford, Wavell Heights, Nundah (selected pockets). - Sherwood, Graceville, Yeronga (selected pockets).

Other zones permitting townhouses: - Centre Mixed Use (CMU) — some sub-precincts permit Multiple Dwelling Code or Impact Assessable. - Mixed Use (MU) — typically Impact Assessable, in centre activity areas. - District Centre (DC) — Impact Assessable Multiple Dwelling, larger packs.

What does NOT permit townhouses: - Low Density Residential (LDR) — single dwelling only as Code; townhouses Impact Assessable with very low approval rates. - Character Residential (CR1, CR2, CR3) — generally restricted to character-compliant detached or attached dwellings. - Rural Residential — single dwelling pathways only.

Reading the sub-precinct: The critical detail. A lot in 'Brisbane LMR' could be LMR1 (dual occupancy only), LMR2 (4-pack townhouses Code Assessable), or LMR3 (multi-storey apartments). The sub-precinct mapping in City Plan determines which. Casa Daily reads the sub-precinct for every Brisbane listing.

Minimum lot dimensions (typical, varies by sub-precinct): - 4-pack townhouses: 800m²+ lot area, 18m+ frontage. - 6-pack townhouses: 1,000m²+ lot area, 22m+ frontage. - 8+ pack: triggers Impact Assessable in most LMR sub-precincts.