Brighton land plan ready for approval

Plans for a 109-lot subdivision in Brighton are nearing the point where construction of homes could start – all that’s needed is approval from the local council.

A development application for 33 Elderslie Rd was recently lodged with the council, and is now available for public viewing.

The land is owned by Homes Tasmania, which hopes to sell most of the lots for the development, once the subdivision is ready. Under the subdivision plan, land would also be allocated for public open space, the creation of two new roads and two junctions.

At the moment, there is an existing home on one of the proposed lots, which will be retained.

The lot is located adjacent to the new Brighton High School site, which is under construction.

It’s hoped the creation of the subdivision will provide aspiring homeowners with the opportunity to build a house.

Brighton Council general manager James Dryburgh said though the application had not yet been assessed, the prospect of more housing was welcome.

“Brighton Council is predicted to be the fastest growing municipality in Tasmania and it is exciting to see applications for much needed, well-located supply coming online to accommodate this growth, and especially housing close to the growing employment generator – the Brighton Industrial Hub,” he said.

Mr Dryburgh said the proposal fitted with the council’s masterplan for the area.

“The site is within a key growth precinct identified by council some years ago which is now adjacent to a new high school and a thriving township,” he said.

Some of the homes will be available to be purchased with Homes Tasmania’s shared equity program.