Brunswick East development granted approval

A multi-residential development in Brunswick East, has now been approved by the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

Situated at 269 Stewart Stree, it is being developed by the Melbourne-based Lucent.

They have been granted approval to build 69 new apartments across six levels, comprising 6,178 square metres of residential space, in addition to 104 square metres for an office, and a 315 square metre retail tenancy.

The development, to be known as The Stewart Collective, has been architecturally designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke with interiors by Austin Maynard Architects.

"After three years of working with council and VCAT, we’re pleased to have reached a decision that benefits all stakeholders," said Panos Miltiadou, Lucent’s managing director. 

"We’re looking forward to bringing this series of environmentally sustainable, community-based residences to a great pocket of Brunswick East and turn the site into something that will add enduring value to the local area." 

Lucent acquired the site, in June 2016.

The project will officially launch to market on 26 October.

Demolition work and construction of the new apartment building is expected to begin in March 2020, with completion anticipated by late 2021.