60-78 Regent Street Redevelopment

- Increased noise & traffic congestion

- Use of the building (student Accommodation) not suitable for the area

- No parking in the building, with proposed 370 residents and no allowance for parking, this is a major issue to the area

- Loss of privacy and visual amenity to the surrounding properties

The building is being built too close to the existing building and therefore a breach of building regulations.

This development is going to ruin the look of regent st.

I wish to register my objection to this proposed development. I am the occupant of apartment 705, 157 Redfern Street. According to the draft plan, the Iglu building - 13 metres away, would completely wall in our apartment. Both our living room and bedroom balconies would be blocked by the development, and at no time of the day would our apartment receive direct sunlight.
Furthermore, due to the proposed violation of existing building separation guidelines, the close proximity of the new development would cause an unacceptable loss of privacy, and the necessity of living behind drawn blinds at all times.
Furthermore I object to the development on the grounds of the social impact it will have on the surrounding area. The area, being adjacent to the Redfern Station, is a funnel for hooligans and transients out on the town, and I believe the influx of a large number of drinking age students into the area will further exacerbate the problem of street drunkenness and street noise that already plagues the area. The area, still one of Sydney's problem localities, would become a centre for a transient, socially irresponsible population, totally at odds with the rising levels of stable family units in the surrounding developments.
I ask that the Iglu development proposal be rejected.

JOHN HADDOCK

Over development of the local area ;

2. Increased noise & traffic congestion on road surfaces that have not been improved in width to accommodate the current increase in population;

3. Negative impact on the value of surrounding properties;

4. Shadow impact of the current height is unacceptable to the surrounding area;

5. Major Loss of direct sun light to the buildings on the side

6. Use of the building (student Accommodation) not suitable for the area;

7. Lack of access to the proposed development for vehicles, possible issues with access and parking to side laneway;

8. No parking in the building, with proposed 370 residents and no allowance for parking, this is a major issue to the area;

9. The design of this structure does not complement the surrounding local area;

10. Loss of privacy and visual amenity to the surrounding properties;

we strongly oppose this deveopment particularly the lack of separation between our apartment and the new development. It will have a serious impact on our privacy. Other concerns we have are the devaluation of our apartment.we wlll lose extensive views. The creation of more laneways and lack of parking will also have safety implications There was very little public consultation regarding this development and the timing ovrt the christmas period was unfortunate.

I have read the application and associated information and the website http://www.stopiglu.com/ which has made the following claims and wish to generally support this development.

I am rebutting the objections of the Stop Iglu campaign as follows.

Inadequate Prior Community Consultation - There appears to have been more than adequate consultation - if people are not interested in reviewing the proposal then not much that IGLU can do.

Destruction of Regent St frontage - the buildings on Regent St are old and need destruction - they are extremely run down and is a busy main street

Violation of existing building seperations - Potentially the only issue which might be valid but seems to be very minor

Dramatic impact to privacy of 157 Redfern St and 7-9 Gibbons St - There was always the potential for developments of a similar height to these buildings so not sure why they are objecting except to keep their precious views - seems a bit NIMBY.

OverShadowing of existing buildings - this objection makes no sense and seems to be repeat of the above objection


Dramatic impact to value and aesthetics of current developments - Again this seems to be a false assumption that no further development would occur.

Parking issues - based on a false assumption that students will buy cars - the reality is they will use the trains and buses.


Lack of need for this style of expensive Student housing - The housing isn't expensive - compared to market rent for similiar acco and with the redevelopment of Chippendale market rents have substantially increased.

Introduction of transient non-family orientated populations - Again this seems to irrelevant as the area if full of people who are here for a period of time.

Influx of drinking age students to the Redfern area - This is a false assumptions - these days students are more likely to be studying than drinking.

Noise pollution - There is so much street noise already that this comment makes no sense

Finally the opposition campaign on the website is unknown however the register of the domain shows their address as 5-7 Gibbons St, Redfern so they would appear to have some interest whether as a resident or owner to object to this for personal reasons.

I am most concerned about the lack of public consultation. I cannot believe that someone in the dei cota building facing east would not attempt to stop this unrequired construction. The only people in attendance for most meetings were people associated with the project.

Privacy of 157 Redfern St and 7-9 Gibbons Stwill be jeopardised by this new building by the sheer size of this building on the site involved.

Parking is bad enough without this going through.

RECONSIDER IT COMPLETELY OR SCALE IT BACK TO A THIRD OF THE SIZE

I have been renting in this building since 2012.
I strongly object to this project.

There is not enough separation between the new building and the current building which result in no privacy , no sunlight.

Date: 27th Jan 2015

NSW Government - Planning & Environment
Attn: Manager - Key Sites (Cameron Sargent)
GPO BOX 39 Sydney NSW 2001


Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: 60-78 Regent Street, Redfern - Mixed Use Student Housing
Your Ref: SSD 6724


Reference is made to the above mentioned building application.

I am the owner of Apartment 1806/157-161 Redfern Street, Redfern.

I am writing to you in objection for the proposed development for this site. My reasons for this are:

Firstly the local residents have not been notified properly with this application. This has been exhibited by attempts to make it known after the application was officially submitted. Sydney City Council records were not current with residential mailing addresses. The system for correct notification is broken.

Over development of the local area. Non compliance with setbacks which negates height allowance.

Privacy issues at night with lighting from apartments relating to over crowding.

Major security issues with proposed lane way - too narrow and dark - noise tunnel that will effect the peace of the apartments already existing.

Overshadowing and major view loss.

Impacts on Heritage.

Inadequate investment in community amenities.

Increased noise & traffic congestion on road surfaces that have not been improved in width to accommodate the current increase in population.

Negative impact on the value of surrounding properties.

Use of the building (student Accommodation) not suitable for the area due to the size of the project. No other student accommodation building in the country is this height. There has been no proper environmental impact study completed. Why does this building need a dance studio? Outddoor green space is located too close to neighbours. Noise and privacy will be an issue.

Lack of access to the proposed development for vehicles.
Direct issues with access and parking to side lane way. No turning space provided for heavy vehicles that will be constant due to eighteen floors of rotating tenants. It will be constant and effect emergency exits. This is not safe and a hazard in what is a one way street.

The design of this structure does not complement the surrounding local area. The building is a straight forward square building designed to minimise construction costs. The architects should be ashamed of what they have put forward, no imagination or sympathy has been given to surrounding buildings or the history of the area. There is one chance to get this right.

Loss of privacy and visual amenity to the surrounding properties. Currently if not stopped there will be two buildings approved that will impact half of the 157 Redfern Street building. This sets a precedence for the remainder of the Regent street facade. This is also why the developers have options on part of the properties they are looking to build on. Confidence on their side must be low as to if they will get this approved.

The developers must own the restirctions that are put in place to protect the built environment we live in. As the surrounding residents we are also prepared to welcome them if they follow regulations and own the regulations in addition to their choice to purchase multiple properties that are not suitable for such a large development.

Based on the above objections outlined the current application should not be approved.

Regards,

Michael Brewster

Date: 28 January 2015

NSW Government Â- Planning & Environment

Attn: Manager Â- Key Sites (Cameron Sargent)

GPO BOX 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir,

RE: 60-78 Regent Street, Redfern - Mixed Use Student Housing

Your Ref: SSD 6724

Reference is made to the above mentioned building application.

I am the owner of Apartment 18.04/7-9 Gibbons Street, Redfern.

I am writing to you in objection for the proposed development for this site. My reasons for this are:
1. Over development of the local area ;
2. Increased noise & traffic congestion on road surfaces that have not been improved in width to accommodate the current increase in population;
3. Negative impact on the value of surrounding properties;
4. Shadow impact of the current height is unacceptable to the surrounding area;
5. Use of the building (student Accommodation) not suitable for the area;
6. Lack of access to the proposed development for vehicles, possible issues with access and parking to side laneway;
7. No parking in the building, with proposed 370 residents and no allowance for parking, this is a major issue to the area;
8. The design of this structure does not complement the surrounding local area;
9. Loss of privacy and visual amenity to the surrounding properties;
Based on the above objections outlined the current application should not be approved.

Regards,

Stuart Beckingham

NSW Government Â- Planning & Environment
Attn: Manager Â- Key Sites (Cameron Sargent)
GPO BOX 39 Sydney NSW 2001


Dear Sir,

RE: 60-78 Regent Street, Redfern - Mixed Use Student Housing

Your Ref: SSD 6724


Reference is made to the above mentioned building application.

I am strata manager of 157-161 Redfern Street, Redfern.

I am writing to you in objection for the proposed development for this site. My reasons for this are:

1. Over development of the local area ;
2. Increased noise & traffic congestion on road surfaces that have not been improved in width to accommodate the current increase in population;
3. Negative impact on the value of surrounding properties;
4. Shadow impact of the current height is unacceptable to the surrounding area;
5. Use of the building (student Accommodation) not suitable for the area;
6. Lack of access to the proposed development for vehicles, possible issues with access and parking to side laneway;
7. No parking in the building, with proposed 370 residents and no allowance for parking, this is a major issue to the area;
8. The design of this structure does not complement the surrounding local area;
9. Loss of privacy and visual amenity to the surrounding properties;


Based on the above objections outlined the current application should not be approved.

Regards,

Andrew Tunks
Netstrata

NSW Government - Planning & Environment
Attn: Manager - Key Sites (Cameron Sargent)
GPO BOX 39 Sydney NSW 2001


Dear Sir,

RE: 60-78 Regent Street, Redfern - Mixed Use Student Housing
Your Ref: SSD 6724


Reference is made to the above mentioned building application.

I am the strata manager of 7-9 Gibbons Street, Redfern.

I am writing to you in objection for the proposed development for this site. My reasons for this are:

1. Over development of the local area ;
2. Increased noise & traffic congestion on road surfaces that have not been improved in width to accommodate the current increase in population;
3. Negative impact on the value of surrounding properties;
4. Shadow impact of the current height is unacceptable to the surrounding area;
5. Use of the building (student Accommodation) not suitable for the area;
6. Lack of access to the proposed development for vehicles, possible issues with access and parking to side laneway;
7. No parking in the building, with proposed 370 residents and no allowance for parking, this is a major issue to the area;
8. The design of this structure does not complement the surrounding local area;
9. Loss of privacy and visual amenity to the surrounding properties;


Based on the above objections outlined the current application should not be approved.

Regards,

Andrew Tunks
Netstrata

I am the owner of an apartment in 157-161 Redfern Street, Redfern, NSW 2016.

I am writing to you in objection for the proposed development for this site. My reasons for this are:-

1. Over development of the local area ;
2. Increased noise & traffic congestion on road surfaces that have not been improved in width to accommodate the current increase in population;
3. Negative impact on the value of surrounding properties;
4. Shadow impact of the proposed height is unacceptable to the surrounding area;
5. Lack of access to the proposed development for vehicles, possible issues with access and parking to side laneway;
6. No parking in the building, with proposed 370 residents and no allowance for parking, this is a major issue to the area;
7. The design of this structure does not complement the surrounding local area;
8. Loss of privacy and visual amenity to the surrounding properties

In my view, the current application should be rejected based on the above reasons.

Regards
S Teh

I am the owner of an apartment on 7-9 Gibbons Street, Redfern NSW 2016.

I am writing to you in objection for the proposed development for this site. My reasons for this are:-

1. Over development of the local area ;
2. Increased noise & traffic congestion on road surfaces that have not been improved in width to accommodate the current increase in population;
3. Negative impact on the value of surrounding properties;
4. Shadow impact of the proposed height is unacceptable to the surrounding area;
5. Lack of access to the proposed development for vehicles, possible issues with access and parking to side laneway;
6. No parking in the building, with proposed 370 residents and no allowance for parking, this is a major issue to the area;
7. The design of this structure does not complement the surrounding local area;
8. Loss of privacy and visual amenity to the surrounding properties

In my view, the current application should be rejected based on the above reasons.

Regards
S Teh

I live in the building that is likely to be impacted most by the construction of the propsed building. From the information available I have concerns regarding many aspects of the proposal including but not limited to the impact on privacy of existing residents, reduction of local street parking availability, deteriorating the aesthetics of the frontage of Regent street, lack of natural light able to reach existing residential properties and the introduction of 370 student aged residents into the area.

The submission appears to have no real consideration for the current residents of the area with the impact especially being felt by the existing deicota properties. The proposal seems entirely fiscally motivated with very little consideration for the surrounding area and existing residents.

I strongly object to the submission.

From the Residential Flat Design code: Buildings which are too close together create amenity problems inside the building, for the space between and for neighbouring buildings. These problems include lack of visual and acoustic privacy, loss of daylight access to apartments and to private and shared open spaces. Buildings of nine storys and above need
- 24 metres between habitable rooms/balconies
- 18 metres between habitable rooms/balconies
and non-habitable rooms
- 12 metres between non-habitable rooms

My understanding is that only some 13 meters between the buildings is proposed. Additionally, I understand the shared student accommodations are designed with a window and desk directly facing the existing building. Which will result in extended periods of students staring into existing bedrooms and living rooms. This is not acceptable.

The overshadowing issues are of great concern also. It is my understanding that the construction of the 18 storey Iglu would block natural light to at least 35 apartments. Again - entirely unacceptable and exaccerbated no doubt due to the close proximity the building is proposed to be built.

For a proposal that is so clearly in breach of planning rules, that will have such a significant negative impact on residents, I find it hard to understand why only a small amount of people (8) attended the community consultation in Redfern. I live in the Deicota building and I can confirm I never received information relating to this information evening. Regardless, I think further community consultation needs to take place regarding this submission as I cannot see that any positive impacts will be brought to the community.

The Iglu business model charges upwards of $400 a week for a bedroom in shared accomodation. This sort of pricing attracts one very specific type of student, one likely to also afford a car. With no onsite parking this will significantly affect the surrounding streets. This type of student population will provide minimal community benefit to the Redfern surrounds.

Redfern is already suffering from the overflow of the CBD lockout laws. While the small bars of Redfern are great, such a large influx of student age drinkers will only increase the alcohol related issues the surrounding streets of Redfern being impacted by.

The whole proposal seems very rushed, without public consultation and without any warning to residents. I fear the only benefits from this proposed building would be to the Owner, Iglu P/L. I urge the Department to decline permission for this application.

I live in the building that is likely to be impacted most by the construction of the propsed building. From the information available I have concerns regarding many aspects of the proposal including but not limited to the impact on privacy of existing residents, reduction of local street parking availability, deteriorating the aesthetics of the frontage of Regent street, lack of natural light able to reach existing residential properties and the introduction of 370 student aged residents into the area.

The submission appears to have no real consideration for the current residents of the area with the impact especially being felt by the existing deicota properties. The proposal seems entirely fiscally motivated with very little consideration for the surrounding area and existing residents.

I strongly object to the submission.

From the Residential Flat Design code: Buildings which are too close together create amenity problems inside the building, for the space between and for neighbouring buildings. These problems include lack of visual and acoustic privacy, loss of daylight access to apartments and to private and shared open spaces. Buildings of nine storys and above need
- 24 metres between habitable rooms/balconies
- 18 metres between habitable rooms/balconies
and non-habitable rooms
- 12 metres between non-habitable rooms

My understanding is that only some 13 meters between the buildings is proposed. Additionally, I understand the shared student accommodations are designed with a window and desk directly facing the existing building. Which will result in extended periods of students staring into existing bedrooms and living rooms. This is not acceptable.

The overshadowing issues are of great concern also. It is my understanding that the construction of the 18 storey Iglu would block natural light to at least 35 apartments. Again - entirely unacceptable and exaccerbated no doubt due to the close proximity the building is proposed to be built.

For a proposal that is so clearly in breach of planning rules, that will have such a significant negative impact on residents, I find it hard to understand why only a small amount of people (8) attended the community consultation in Redfern. I live in the Deicota building and I can confirm I never received information relating to this information evening. Regardless, I think further community consultation needs to take place regarding this submission as I cannot see that any positive impacts will be brought to the community.

The Iglu business model charges upwards of $400 a week for a bedroom in shared accomodation. This sort of pricing attracts one very specific type of student, one likely to also afford a car. With no onsite parking this will significantly affect the surrounding streets. This type of student population will provide minimal community benefit to the Redfern surrounds.

Redfern is already suffering from the overflow of the CBD lockout laws. While the small bars of Redfern are great, such a large influx of student age drinkers will only increase the alcohol related issues the surrounding streets of Redfern being impacted by.

The whole proposal seems very rushed, without public consultation and without any warning to residents. I fear the only benefits from this proposed building would be to the Owner, Iglu P/L. I urge the Department to decline permission for this application.

Am the owner of Unit 606 in building next to this new development, i strongly object to this development and would like to be contacted by department of planning or city council if possible. This project have huge negative impact to my apartment, my lifestyle and to my community living.

First, the setback is a major concern. There is simply not enough seperation between our building and the new building. I don't know how you will address this but i think this is hard fact that when you build a new building you need to leave enough gap between the two and as far as i know it is simply not enough nor legal to build a build 18 high building only 13meters from each other?!

Consecuently, if the setback is ignored and this building goes ahead, i will lose my right to sunlight as well as basic privacy. I have morning sun at the moment for a couple of hours, in future, this means i liturally have no sunlight at all since i have a huge building right in front of my nose. ANd my blinds will be down at all the time in order to have privacy but that means my whole apartment will become a dark room, it is very depressing to think about that. The value of my apartment will drop because no one would like to live in a apartment facing another building 13 meters away.

Another concern is the wind. Currently our building can be very windy already (but still safe). If this building create a wind tunnel. it could potentially increase the wind and make it unsafe. If you come to my apartment in a windy day you would problaby understnad what i mean by that. Or you can email me or give me a call to discuss this concern as it can be a bit technical.

There are a lot of other concerns for the neigborhood as well. Redfern is becoming more family oriented and most people living in our building at the moments are owner occuped, in future, we will have to move out since this whole area will become more student rent apartment. There will be more pubs, night clubs, think of the noice, the traffic jam (due to lack of car park), the potential volence around this area. Owners like me will be forced to move out to pursue a better and quieter lifestyle.

Those townhouse on regent street is part of the history. By squeeze in another 18 storage builidng in such a small land will destroy the look of the street.

Overall, i really have little confidence to stop such an unconsiderate and unnessary project but i know how much money the developer can make if they push this ahead. I hope the city and state government can listen to the voice of the individuals and do the best for its people and the commodity. So i strongly object to this.

Thanks and best regards SHEN

Inadequate Prior Community Consolation
Destruction of Regent St frontage
Violation of existing building seperations
Dramatic impact to privacy of 157 Redfern St and 7-9 Gibbons St
OverShadowing of existing buildings
Dramatic impact to value and aesthetics of current developments
Parking issues
Lack of need for this style of expensive Student housing
Influx of drinking age students to the Redfern area
Noise pollution

I am writing to you in objection for the proposed development for this site. My reasons for this are:

1. Over development of the local area ;
2. Increased noise & traffic congestion on road surfaces that have not been improved in width to accommodate the current increase in population;
3. Negative impact on the value of surrounding properties;
4. Shadow impact of the current height is unacceptable to the surrounding area;
5. Use of the building (student Accommodation) not suitable for the area;
6. Lack of access to the proposed development for vehicles, possible issues with access and parking to side laneway;
7. No parking in the building, with proposed 370 residents and no allowance for parking, this is a major issue to the area;
8. The design of this structure does not complement the surrounding local area;
9. Loss of privacy and visual amenity to the surrounding properties;


Based on the above objections outlined the current application should not be approved.

I object to the development as follows:
- Destruction of Regent St frontage
- Violation of existing building separations
- Dramatic impact to privacy of 157 Redfern St and 7-9 Gibbons St
- OverShadowing of existing buildings