A code amendment will investigate a proposal by a private landowner to develop land around the St Clair Shopping Centre to create a new housing, retail and hospitality development.

The rezoning proposal seeks to create an improved ‘gateway’ to the St Clair development and indicates an intention to increase maximum building heights. However, the specific height sought has not yet been identified, with investigations proposed to determine heights appropriate for the area.

Nearby buildings are up to four-storeys in height and are predominantly medium density residential dwellings, although there are some five level apartment blocks within the vicinity.

The site adjoins the St Clair Train Station and includes the one to two level St Clair Village Shopping Centre.

This suburban activity centre includes a supermarket, pharmacy, medical centre, dentist, plus a range of food retailers and take away shops. The affected area also includes the car park and vacant land to the north.

Now that the St Clair Code Amendment has been initiated, the private proponent will conduct further investigations, community consultation and master planning before the rezoning application comes back to the Minister for Planning for determination.