A small Brisbane shopping strip is set to be demolished, with a plant-covered luxury apartment block approved to take its place.

The 1205-square-metre block at 53 Racecourse Road in Hamilton, about five kilometres from the CBD, is the site of a single-storey retail hub with seven businesses including Italian and Thai restaurants.

Several owners told this masthead they had been informed the development would go ahead, but were yet to be given an eviction date by their landlord.

53 Racecourse Road in Hamilton. Credit: William Davis

The new apartment complex will comprise 12 two- and three-bedroom apartments across four storeys, underground parking, and a rooftop terrace.

A resort pool, hot spa, “wellness facilities” and landscaped green space will also be included.

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