A $200 million redevelopment of the Uniting Wesley Gardens seniors housing precinct in Belrose has been approved under the State Significant Development process, paving the way for new independent living apartments, aged care beds and expanded on-site community facilities.
Housing Redevelopment Approved
The redevelopment of the Uniting Wesley Gardens seniors housing precinct in Belrose has been approved, clearing the way for a staged transformation of the long-running site.
The project was determined as approved on 5 February 2026 under State Significant Development application SSD-71378958, covering a 4.84-hectare property on Morgan Road in Belrose.
Long-Established Belrose Site
Uniting Wesley Gardens has operated in Belrose since the 1970s and currently provides retirement and residential aged care services. The approved redevelopment will modernise the precinct while retaining key community uses already located on the site.
The Forest Preschool and the Belrose Uniting Church are set to remain.
What The Belrose Seniors Housing Plan Includes
The approval allows for six buildings of up to five storeys. Reporting on the project describes a mix of independent living and residential care accommodation, including 147 independent living apartments and 120 residential aged care places, with dementia support.
The planning portal summary for the same application lists 140 independent living units and 120 residential care facility beds, indicating a variation in the publicly available figures that will require clarification in detailed project documentation.
Planned shared amenities include a swimming pool, café, gym, library, cinema, hairdressing salon, clubhouse, Men’s Shed and chapel. Landscaped elements are to feature two outdoor recreation areas, a forest walk, rooftop courtyards, outdoor rooms and a yarning circle. A suite of medical and allied health consulting rooms is also proposed.
Assessment And Community Issues
During assessment, the local authorities raised concerns relating to height, bulk and scale, urban design, parking, stormwater and amenity impacts. The proposal nonetheless received approval following review.
Jobs And Next Steps
Construction is expected to create around 230 jobs, with about 100 ongoing roles once operational. Works will be staged, with existing residents supported during the construction period.
Detailed design is progressing, with tender documentation anticipated later in 2026. The Belrose seniors housing redevelopment represents a significant renewal of one of the area’s longest-operating seniors living communities.
Published 12-Feb-2026
