The 47 South Rd, Brighton, site was sold for $100m in 2022, with images from marketing by Colliers showing the scale of the site.
A Brighton property formerly home to elite school Xavier’s junior school in the suburb has been cleared for development into 83 homes after the state’s planning minister called it in.
Plans to subdivide the 3.292ha property at 47 South Rd and turn it into a swath of new homes were rejected by Bayside Council in December, following a wide outcry from locals living around the development.
Developer Golden Age Group took the matter to the Victorian Civil And Administrative Tribunal and had been expecting a hearing in June, before Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny called the project into her office earlier this year.
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Today, a decision was released by Planning Panels Victoria allowing the developer to proceed, cutting off one home from the originally planned 84 residences.
Revisions to the initial plans include a new pedestrian path and further landscaping.
“Overall, the Committee considers the proposal can be supported and will result in an acceptable outcome for the subject land. It will likely provide opportunities for downsizers or new entry level opportunities,” the report said.
The property was sold by Colliers for $100m in 2022.
The property spans close to 4ha and is a short distance from both the beach and public transport.
Golden Age development director Damien Hehir said the decision was a “pivotal step forward” to boosting housing supply in Brighton.
“The project will not only enhance the local environment but also contribute to the region’s economic growth and community development,” Mr Hehir said.
A few further planning and regulatory approvals are required before construction commences, with the developer indicating they would make additional announcements in coming months.
Golden Age bought the property from Xavier’s Kostka Hall campus for $100m in 2022, with no ongoing connection for the school.
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