One of Brisbane’s trendiest streets could soon have a landmark addition, with plans lodged with Brisbane City Council for a new mixed-use development on Hamilton’s Racecourse Road.

Graya Developments formally applied this week for permission to build the five-level, 37-unit building.

If approved, it would take up much of the block between Kent and Balowrie streets, requiring the demolition of a strip of shops contained in four attached buildings, just opposite the St Augustine’s Anglican Church grounds.

“The applicant proposes to develop the subject site to assist in the revitalisation of Racecourse Road through a contemporary reimagining of traditional high street shopping,” Mewing Planning Consultants says in its assessment report submitted to the council on Graya’s behalf.

“The development has been designed to create activation and vibrancy to Racecourse Road, Kent Street and Balowrie Street, and contribute to housing supply and choice, all within a mid-rise built-form outcome.”

Along with the 37 units, there would be 1380 square metres of “non-residential activities” provided at ground level, allowing for retail and hospitality opportunities.

“The proposal showcases a high-quality architectural and landscape design outcome, which has been thoughtfully designed as both a landmark and a destination site that occupies almost an entire street block, establishing a civic presence that anchors the precinct while paying homage to the surrounding architectural fabric,” Mewing says in its report.

“It draws inspiration from the grand heritage buildings that bookend Racecourse Road (Ascot Racecourse and Hamilton Hotel), as well as the elevated timber Queenslanders that cascade down the local hillsides.”