A large development for 50 small units as part of a co-living development is being proposed at 115-119 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby by CADRE Pty Ltd called The Nest, Mullumbimby (www.nest-mullum.com.au).
A community information session is being held at the site on October 2 between 2pm and 6pm with live music.
The location is a large residential block near the corner of Whian Street. The Uniting Church on Dalley Street is behind it and it is surrounded by other homes and single storey buildings. The large block currently has one house on it, and if approved, would be the largest building in the area.
The 50 rooms will be between 14 and 25 square meters in accordance with the co-living standard under the development control plan (DCP), and will be provided furnished, containing either a double bed or two single beds. Rental prices are predicted to start from $300 per week, according to Christopher Tyas who is the creative director of CADRE the development company he started with his brothers, and who have run similar co-living apartments in Melbourne.
Each room contains a lounge, small bathroom, a shared laundry and bills are included.
The proposal states that ‘solar, rainwater, and resilient construction lowers bills and protects against future challenges’.
Under the co-living standard the site must have a property manager; they do not have to always be on site but must be contactable by phone 24/7.
Mr Tyas told The Echo that the development is aimed at key workers, from individuals to couples, a parent and child, young people, etc. He said that the development will not be for short-term holiday accommodation or a backpackers’ hostel, as this is not allowed under the co-living standard.
The development will provide 42 car parks on the ground floor that will include a mix of disability, car share, and motorbike spaces. On the ground floor there will also be shared gardens, spaces for use by the local community and residents.
Mr Tyas said the proposal does not breach any planning regulations and that the proposed development is contained within the 9m height limit for the site.
‘We could add an extra one metre for flood mitigation at the site, we have chosen not to and have kept the development to under 9m using flood-resistant materials on the ground floor and to minimise visual bulk and scale from,’ he said.
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