Mixed-Use Development

340–346 Sheridan Street

Cairns North, QLD 4870

340–346 Sheridan Street

70

Residential Units

58 + 8

Hotel Keys & Retail

14,650 m²

Total GFA

Development Approval Summary

Site Composition

4 lots to amalgamate (Lots 29, 30, 31, 32)

Residential Units

70 apartments

Hotel Rooms

58 short-term accommodation rooms

Retail Spaces

8 retail tenancies + food & drink outlet

Height Limit

30.5m AHD (Cairns Airport OLS compliant)

Total GFA

14,650 m²

DA Status

Approved 22 January 2020 (Renewable)

Why This Opportunity

Cairns benefits from strong domestic and international tourism demand as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. With hotel occupancy rates recovering and limited new supply in the market, this mixed-use site offers a compelling entry point. The 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games will drive unprecedented international visitor growth across Queensland, making demand for quality hotel and short-term accommodation forecast to strengthen significantly. A project on this timeline captures peak Olympic-era visitation.

Key Development Conditions

  • Lots 29, 30, 31, 32 must be consolidated
  • Building height must not exceed 30.5m AHD
  • Airport noise insulation must comply with AS2021 standard
  • Crane and equipment use during construction requires prior approval from CASA + Airservices Australia
  • Development Permit for Building Work + Plumbing Work required
  • DA renewal application available (expired ~3 months ago, owner confirmed capability)

Site Information

Lot Reference

Lot 29, 30, 31, 32 on C198131

Applicant

Billion Century Group Pty Ltd (via Planning Plus)

DA Approval Date

22 January 2020

Planning Framework

CairnsPlan 2016 v1.3

Location

Walking distance to Cairns CBD, The Esplanade, retail & dining precincts

Project Views

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Development Details

DEVELOPMENT MIX

70 residential + 58 hotel + 8 retail

SITE COMPOSITION

4 lots to amalgamate · CBD fringe location

HEIGHT & PLANNING

Up to 30.5m AHD · CairnsPlan 2016

Market Position

  • Highest-density mixed-use site in FNQ
  • Zero new hotel supply since 2020
  • Hotel occupancy above 80%
  • Diversified income across 3 asset classes

The Opportunity

The only finite mixed-use development opportunity in Cairns CBD fringe. Diversified income across residential, hotel, and retail creates multiple revenue streams and risk mitigation.

METHOD

Expression of Interest

EOI CLOSING

26 May 2026 · 5:00 PM

CONTACT

Grace Gu · 0433 856 796

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