A development application has been submitted for the development of a two-stage 16 storey residential tower located at 37-39 Manning Street, South Brisbane.
Proposed by Zengerfield Pty Ltd & Xiahong Derveniza, the 144 unit development is a revised DA from a previously approved 12 storey application.
The new proposal involves five added levels which include 29 additional 2 bedroom units, 7 additional 3 bedroom units, and 22 less 1 bedroom units.
Development Rundown:
- x6 one Bedroom apartments
- x118 two Bedroom apartments
- x20 three Bedroom apartments
- x144 apartments total
- x2 ground floor retail tenancies
- Small rooftop communal space included in both stages



Whilst it is noted that the majority of existing heights over 12 storeys have been achieved as a result of the sites respective Neighbourhood Plan designation, a select few have achieved Performance Outcomes over the prescribed 12 storey height limit.
In particular, Council approved a Mixed Use development (now referred to as ‘Opera’), upon land at 47-49 Cordelia Street. The development was for Multi-Unit Dwellings (181 units), Shop, Office and Restaurant, and achieved a height of 17 storeys. – Development application.
The development application number for this project is A005092847.