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Urban Property's Wickham Tower proposal, if approved, would make Newcastle's tallest building with 43 storeys, 249 apartments, and affordable housing, pending state approval and environmental review.
Urban Property's proposed Wickham tower in Newcastle, if approved, could rise to 133 meters and 43 storeys, becoming the city’s tallest building.
The project near Newcastle Interchange includes 249 apartments, 100 co-living units, a 180-room hotel, retail space, and basement parking, with 15% of units reserved for affordable housing.
Seeking state significant development status, it requires changes to local height and density rules.
An application with an environmental impact statement is expected soon, with construction possibly starting mid-2027 and completion by mid-2029.
The proposal has prompted concerns over deviations from current planning controls, though the developer says it will collaborate with the council despite state-level approval.
La propuesta de Wickham Tower de Urban Property, si es aprobada, sería el edificio más alto de Newcastle con 43 pisos, 249 apartamentos y viviendas asequibles, pendiente de la aprobación estatal y la revisión ambiental.