Developers of a proposed Palmwoods shopping centre want to delay the project for up to four years.

A previous extension request in 2018 was due to expire last week. The developer, Burnett Street Nominees Pty Ltd, blames economic conditions from COVID-19 for causing the delay.

The 3610sqm shopping centre and 20-unit residential complex is proposed on the block opposite the Palmwoods Hotel and Spar supermarket.

The development was approved in 2014 after being downgraded from 30 units.

A request letter to council said lapsing of the application “would contribute to site disrepair”.

“The delivery of an integrated shopping complex would provide services and conveniences to residents that would otherwise not be readily available to them.”

The application argues that the site currently hosts “dilapidated” buildings which may not be fixed or removed if the proposal lapsed.