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Low-Medium Density Residential (LMR) Zone — Brisbane

Also known as: LMR · LMR zone · Low-Medium Density Residential · Brisbane LMR

The Low-Medium Density Residential (LMR) zone is the workhorse of Brisbane's infill story. It's the zone where small-lot subdivision, dual occupancy, and code-assessable townhouses all live. If you understand LMR — and especially the difference between LMR1, LMR2 and LMR3 sub-precincts — you understand 80% of Brisbane's mum-and-dad development market.

What's permitted in LMR

Single dwellings (Accepted), dual occupancy (typically Code Assessable), small lot housing (Code Assessable subject to the SLHC), multiple dwelling/townhouses (Code or Impact depending on lot area, frontage and sub-precinct). The exact density permitted depends on the LMR sub-precinct and any overlays that affect the lot.

The sub-precincts

LMR1 is the lowest-density sub-precinct, focused on dual occupancy and small-lot detached housing. LMR2 permits 2-3 storey townhouses up to ~75 dwellings per hectare. LMR3 (a small footprint, mostly inner-suburban) permits 3-storey townhouses and apartment buildings up to ~110 dwellings per hectare. Casa Daily reads the sub-precinct for every listing and shows it in the morning brief.

Where to find LMR

Concentrated in Brisbane's middle ring — Coorparoo, Annerley, Moorooka, Holland Park, Mount Gravatt, Greenslopes, Wynnum, Stafford, Nundah, Wavell Heights, Carina. Casa Daily's SEQ pages drill into each suburb's LMR coverage and historical approval rate.

FAQ

Common questions.

What's the LMR maximum site cover?
Generally 50% for buildings up to 9.5m. The Acceptable Outcome varies by sub-precinct and typology — Casa AI can confirm the exact figure for any specific listing and design.

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