A development application has been lodged for The Baybrook, a proposed retirement and residential care facility in Brighton that would introduce a vertical village model to the bayside suburb.
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The proposal, submitted by LDK Seniors Living, concerns a 2.1-hectare site at 16 Twenty Fourth Avenue, Brighton, located 27.9 kilometres north of Brisbane’s CBD. The development seeks approval for a staged redevelopment that would deliver 136 retirement living units and 19 residential care beds across two multi-storey buildings.
Designed by architectural firm Rothelowman, the project represents LDK Seniors Living’s first venture into Queensland. The company purchased the site from the Uniting Church in September last year.
The proposal outlines a two-stage construction approach across the property. Two buildings are planned for the site: Building A would rise seven storeys to approximately 28.2 metres, while Building B would reach six storeys at approximately 20.4 metres. The development would include 301 car parking spaces, divided between 195 resident spaces and 106 visitor and staff spaces.
Development Stages
The first stage would deliver 64 retirement living units and 19 residential care beds. This phase would also include a sales and discovery office.
The second stage would add a further 72 retirement living units to the facility, bringing the total independent living accommodation to 136 units across the completed development.
The facility is designed to cater for elderly residents with varying needs, from active and independent individuals to those requiring high-care and memory-care accommodation. Planning documents indicate the vertical building approach aims to minimise the development’s footprint while delivering housing and support services in a compact format.
Ancillary facilities planned for residents include dining areas, a café and bar, allied health services, a pharmacy, a theatre, and hair and barber services. These amenities are intended to support day-to-day living within the village environment.
The southern portion of the site will remain undeveloped as part of this application, pending resolution of local heritage matters. The planning documents do not specify the nature of these heritage considerations.
LDK Seniors Living CEO Byron Cannon previously described the project as a milestone for the company. In comments reported when the site was purchased, Cannon stated the development would bring the company’s seniors living model to Queensland and deliver what the company calls its One Move Promise, which includes 24/7 care and what the company describes as lifestyle for life.
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The planning documents state the development targets seniors seeking to downsize while maintaining access to care, with the design incorporating shared spaces intended to create an active community environment.
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Published 11-February-2026
