Three single-storey shops on Jonson Street, Byron Bay, would be turned into a $3.5 million mixed-use development, under plans submitted to Byron Council.
As residents were stuffing their yuletide stockings last year, the owner of 46-50 Jonson St submitted a development application that proposes a major redevelopment of the site.
The application, notified on Council’s DA Tracker website on December 22, proposes the demolition of the existing commercial building and the construction of a new three-storey mixed use development containing shops, offices and a restaurant.
The development has an estimated cost of $3,528,293.
The building at 46-50 Jonson Street is currently home to three retail premises, including the Byron Hot Bread Kitchen, a 24-hour bakery, Dr Moose T-shirts and Surfboard Empire.
It is also understood that various preliminary investigation works have been undertaken at these premises over the past 12 months, including soil testing, and asbestos investigations.
The developer will be required to publish all documentation in relation to the DA in the coming months and then formally place it on public exhibition.
The proposal continues a trend of significant new development in the Byron CBD in recent years, including projects that increase the height of buildings in that part of town.
Among the other ongoing and proposed developments for Jonson Street are a 41-unit development at 116-118, and a 22-unit mixed use development at 119-123.
To keep and eye on this proposal go to Council’s DA tracker website and search for DA 10.2023.512.1.
Ed. This story previously stated that the Byron Hot Bread Kitchen had closed its doors of its Jonson St premises. This was incorrect. The bakery now has two premises. Its shop at 50 Jonson St is open from 5pm–4am daily. Its shop at 1 Marvel Street is open from 4am to 5pm daily.
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