Located on Bricknell Road in the coastal town of Goolwa North, this 5-lot residential subdivision was LS Development Group’s first project. We saw a tightly held coastal site with strong underlying demand and a servicing complexity the broader market had walked past, and took it from acquisition through to a fully sold-out subdivision in 18 months. Every lot was delivered fully serviced with Flowvac vacuum sewer, water, electricity, and NBN, approved through Alexandrina Council, and is now settled and supporting new homes in the township.
Goolwa North
A completed 5-lot residential subdivision in the coastal setting of Goolwa North, fully serviced and fully sold. Taken from acquisition to sold out in 18 months, with Flowvac vacuum sewer, water, electricity, and NBN connected to every lot.
Athelstone
A staged infill subdivision in tightly held Athelstone, 10km from the Adelaide CBD. Boundary realignment completed, front dwelling retained as a rental, six community-titled lots now approved.
Wellington Private Marina
A future land lease development being progressed at Wellington, one hour from Adelaide. LSDG is leading the development approval at a site already operating as high-end short-term accommodation
Riverton
A planned land lease development on approximately 4 hectares of residential-zoned land in Riverton, set to address a genuine and underserved downsizer demand in regional South Australia.
Ponderosa
A heritage bluestone cottage transformed into high-end accommodation at Ponderosa, a luxury escape in the Fleurieu Peninsula. LS Development Group was project manager on the Collectiv-owned site.
Tonsley
A premium commercial workspace precinct in the Tonsley Innovation District, owned by Collectiv Group. LS Development Group continues to assist with ongoing development approvals across the site.
Goolwa North.
LS Development Group
Location
Bricknell Road, Goolwa North
Development Type
Land Sub-division
Role
Developer/Owner
Status
Completed
The Site, and the Opportunity
The Site, and the Opportunity
A tightly held coastal parcel in Goolwa North that the broader market had largely overlooked, partly because of the servicing complexity involved. We secured the Bricknell Road site with clear planning pathways in place and built a subdivision strategy designed to maximise lot yield while meeting Council requirements and unlocking the Flowvac vacuum sewer connection.
Planning and Approval
Planning and Approval
Working closely with Alexandrina Council and our consultant team, the Development Application was prepared, lodged, and approved without rework. Andrew & Associates completed the detailed services survey, Alexander & Symonds delivered the surveying, and WGA led the civil engineering design. Every referral agency requirement, including the Flowvac connection, was satisfied through the approval process.
Delivery and Completion
Delivery and Completion
With DA approval secured, civil works were delivered on site by South Coast Civil. All five lots were created, fully serviced, and brought to practical completion, then taken to market and sold out in 18 months. Every lot has now settled, completing LS Development Group’s first project end to end.
Objectives
- Subdivide the Bricknell Road site into 5 high-quality serviced residential allotments.
- Secure Development Approval through Alexandrina Council with all referral agency requirements satisfied first time.
- Deliver fully serviced lots with Flowvac sewer, water, electricity, and NBN connected.
- Take the project from acquisition to fully sold-out within two years.
Achievements
- Development Approval obtained through Alexandrina Council on first lodgement.
- All 5 lots serviced with Flowvac sewer, water, electricity, and NBN.
- Civil works delivered by South Coast Civil and practical completion achieved.
- Exceeded the commercial feasibility set at acquisition, with outcomes ahead of original expectations.
Athelstone.
LS Development Group
Located 10km from Adelaide’s CBD in the tightly held eastern suburb of Athelstone, this infill project was secured and led by an LS Development Group syndicate. Structured in two stages, a boundary realignment retained the existing front dwelling as an income-producing rental, then Development Approval was secured for six new community-titled residential lots at the rear. Mature trees were preserved through careful planning and arborist input. Approved through the City of Campbelltown and now to market.
Location
Athelstone, South Australia
Development Type
Staged Residential Infill Subdivision
Role
Developer (LSDG Syndicate)
Status
Approved
Acquisition and Strategy
Acquisition and Strategy
A tightly held infill site in established eastern Adelaide, the kind that rarely turns over and is harder to reconfigure than it looks. We saw a staged-yield opportunity others had passed on, and structured an LS Development Group syndicate to acquire and lead it.
Planning and Approval
Planning and Approval
Planning was led in-house, working with the City of Campbelltown to navigate the realignment, infill assessment, and tree retention. Alexander & Symonds surveyed, TMK led civils, and multiple arborists were engaged. Realignment completed, front dwelling retained on title, and six new community-titled lots approved.
Community Title Subdivision
Community Title Subdivision
Approval secured and the project now to market, with six community-titled allotments available alongside the retained front dwelling, which continues to generate rental income. The community-title structure delivers genuine value for future owners while preserving the character of an established suburb. Civil delivery to follow market activity.
Objectives
- Unlock yield on a tightly held Athelstone site through a staged infill strategy.
- Retain the existing front dwelling on its own title as an income-producing rental asset.
- Secure Development Approval through the City of Campbelltown for six new community-titled lots.
- Preserve the site’s mature trees through careful planning and arborist input.
Achievements
- Boundary realignment completed, with the existing front dwelling retained on its own title.
- Front dwelling now an income-producing rental asset alongside the subdivision being delivered.
- Development Approval secured through the City of Campbelltown for six new lots.
- Exceeded original investor expectations through disciplined due diligence and supportive market conditions.
Wellington Private Marina.
LS Development Group
One hour from Adelaide on the banks of the Murray, Wellington is one of South Australia’s only private marina-fronted holiday destinations, owned and operated by Collectiv Group as a high-end short-term accommodation offer with around 18 accommodation suites. LS Development Group is leading the planning and development approval for a future land lease development at the rear of the site, working with the relevant council and consultant team to unlock a long-term residential outcome that complements the existing destination.
Location
Wellington, South Australia
Development Type
Future Land Lease Development
Role
Development Manager
Status
Development Application in Process
Acquisition and Strategy
Acquisition and Strategy
A rare Murray-front site, owned by Collectiv Group and already operating as a high-end short-term accommodation destination. The opportunity LS Development Group is unlocking sits at the rear of the site, where careful planning can deliver a long-term residential outcome alongside the existing tourism offer.
Planning and Approval
Planning and Approval
LS Development Group is leading all planning and the development approval process. Future Urban is delivering the planning, FMG is leading the engineering, and Andrew & Associates is handling the surveying, working with Coorong District Council to structure a land lease development that complements the existing accommodation business.
Delivery and Completion
Delivery and Completion
Wellington already operates as one of the region’s most distinctive short-term accommodation destinations, with around 18 high-end suites alongside the private marina. LSDG’s work continues the long-term picture, progressing the planning pathway for a future land lease development at the rear of the site.
Objectives
- Secure development approval for a future land lease development at the rear of the Wellington site.
- Structure a planning outcome that complements the operating short-term accommodation destination.
- Work closely with Coorong District Council to deliver a considered, locally supported residential planning outcome.
- Unlock long-term residential value at one of South Australia’s most distinctive riverfront sites.
Achievements
- Planning strategy structured for the future land lease development at the rear.
- Development application progressing with Coorong District Council, Future Urban, FMG, and Andrew & Associates.
- Long-term residential opportunity now positioned to complement the operating accommodation destination.
- Strong collaboration established between LSDG, Collectiv Group, and the project’s planning authorities.