In-fill Affordable Housing Development - Edmondson Park

This submission raises concerns regarding the proposed development at Lot 303 Croatia Avenue, Edmondson Park, specifically:

1. Overshadowing & Solar Access Non-Compliance:
The SSD’s Block 24, located hard up to southern boundary of 164 - 170 Croatia Avenue, Edmondson Park, casts extensive overshadowing across the façades of Lot 2 during mid-winter. This directly conflicts with SEPP Housing – Chapter 4 and the ADG objectives requiring adequate daylight, winter warmth and energy efficiency for adjoining sites.

2. Height, Bulk & Scale Incompatibility
Block 24’s proposed 10-12 storey height exceeds the 7-9 storey scale anticipated in the Edmondson Park South Precinct Plan, resulting in an abrupt and dominant built form that lacks transitional setbacks and contributes to overshadowing and visual bulk.

3. Amenity Impacts on Public and Private Domain
• Communal Open Space: Afternoon overshadowing of our landscaped courtyards contravenes ADG 3D-1, diminishing winter usability.
• Visual Privacy: Direct inter-apartment sightlines at distances < 12 m breach ADG 3F-1, eroding resident privacy.
• Streetscape: The continuous podium and minimal articulation along Soldiers Parade fails LDCP 10.5 objectives for a “human-scaled, fine-grained street edge”.

4. Inconsistency with s 4.15(1)(b) EP&A Act 1979
The environmental impacts - loss of sunlight, visual bulk, and streetscape dominance are not “acceptable” nor “in the public interest”. They undermine the amenity of an approved neighbouring development that already demonstrates full policy compliance.

Requested Relief:
We respectfully request that the Department refuse the SSD in its current form or require substantial design amendments, specifically:
(i) Reduce Block 24 height by at least two storeys;
(ii) Introduce a minimum 6m setback from any part of the building and 9m upper-level setback from the common boundary;
(iii) Articulate façades and break building mass into smaller elements;
(iv) Provide verified shadow diagrams demonstrating that - 70 % of dwellings on adjoining sites still receive the minimum 2 hours solar access at mid-winter, with - 15 % receiving none.

We support high-quality, transit-oriented development at Edmondson Park; however, such development must not prejudice the lawful expectations of adjoining landowners or contradict established planning controls. The Landcom SSD, as lodged, demonstrably fails these tests.

This project will help increase the supply of affordable dwellings, thus helping alleviate the housing crisis. Projects like this one are exactly what we need more of. The lack of car parking is a bonus as it will reduce traffic impacts, encourage healthier lifestyles, and will make the development cheaper, which means the apartments can be sold to lower income workers for a lower amount. The developments proximity to the shopping centre and train station means most people will be able to get to work and fulfill their daily needs without a car. The provision of 2 car share spots is a great idea which will help people transition away from car ownership.

Thank you for notifying Sydney Water of SSD-77211717 at Lot 303 Croatia Avenue, Edmondson Park.
Please see attached response and information sheet for the applicant.

If this response raises any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Sydney Water at [email protected]

Please refer to the attached documents.

I support the proposal to deliver 58 affordable rental dwellings at Edmondson Park South, which addresses critical housing needs in a well-connected location. To strengthen the project’s long-term impact, I recommend securing affordability through partnership with a Community Housing Provider, enhancing façade articulation to improve streetscape quality, ensuring stewardship of communal spaces, and promoting sustainable transport options through active travel infrastructure and a Green Travel Plan. With these improvements, the project can serve as a model for inclusive, well-designed affordable housing in Western Sydney.