CROWS NEST
,
New South Wales
Message
We strongly object to this proposal for these reasons;
1 - Crows Nest / St Leonards offers exceptional connectivity with Metro, heavy rail, and excellent bus services (east west and north south).
2 - long term planning for the area which evolved over nearly a decade has emphasised the special opportunity to locate jobs near dwellings in this area, reducing dependence on the private motor vehicle, essential in the age of climate change, and supporting in amenities through careful design, increased open space and services particularly health and education.
3 - in our view the sudden shift to prioritise housing through accelerated high rise and increased density to meet a short term political need smacks of desperation. This gravely undermines good long term planning principles and the opportunity for well considered balanced density.
4 - the lack of separation between the subject site and adjacent sites to the south will create an obtrusive canyon effect undermining and overwhelming the fine grain character of Willoughby Road, which gives the area its appeal.
5 - inadequate setbacks will compound the canyon effect and limit plantings to offset the heat impact of the building. This will undermine residential amenity.
6 - excessive bulk and scale will compromise solar access to the public domain limiting landscaping and open space options.
