Four Points Hotel Expansion

This new development of Sheraton would completely cover the view of Darling Harbour for the residential buildings in Kent Street and Sussex street (between Market and King Street)

The value of the apartments will considerably go down, and the health repercussions of having sunlight being covered by the new tower have to be taken into account

As a owner of an apartment in Windsor on Kent (365 kent street) facing Darling harbour) i am strongly against this new development

I strongly object to the building of the new hotel tower proposed in this application.

I live essentially behind the hotel and the building of the proposed tower will entirely block out the view to the south from my apartment, which I expect will significantly devalue my property.

I see no reason for the hotel to build to the height proposed, when their existing building is significantly lower. I find the idea of acquiring the closest location to the water, then building as high as you can absolutely incomprehensible and selfish. Nobody behind gets to enjoy the view the location has to offer but that one single building.

The entity behind this application should have a look at buildings along King St wharf. All low-lying buildings that blend in with the buildings behind and don't obstruct view for everyone else that happens to be behind.

Beyond selfishness, it's also ugly. I would expect most people to agree a building complex of uniform height to be most appealing to the eye. A complex that jumps up and down in height similar to what is being proposed is at odds with that idea.

I strongly suggest this application is rejected - at least its part relating to the construction of the new tower.

I have been living in the Berkeley since 1985 and have witnessed the gradual erosion of my view by the developments in Sussex Street. This has not unduly worried me because I realise the city must grow and prosper. However, this proposed Sheraton development is totally illogical as well as severely restricting my view.
The proposed hotel extension will obstruct the view of those people living or working further up the hill as well as the thousands of visitors walking down Market Street to Darling Harbour. The green trees adjacent to the heritage listed Corn Exchange now provide an inviting relief to the cityscape. These will be replaced by dark shadow of the hotel extension.
In central Sydney, it is logical to have your tallest buildings on the peak of the hill and, as you move downhill towards the foreshore, the building height should be reduced. This gives a reasonable view to the occupants of all buildings as well as a pleasant view up the hill from those walking around the foreshore. In Manhattan, this seems to be accepted and the foreshore buildings do not block out huge chunks of the city. Surely our city planners must realise that this massive tower will look ridiculously overwhelming as you walk across Pyrmont Bridge towards the city.
Apart from my complete loss of view from both bedroom and kitchen as well as half my present view from the lounge room above, I raise the following points of objection.
 I will loose my winter sun which necessitates more use of heating and hence, more greenhouse gas emissions.
 I will feel "boxed in" by this massive tower and its shadow. This will be detrimental to my health.
 The loss of greenery as I look out of my unit is likewise detrimental to my well being.
 The resulting traffic congestion will mean that I shall have to shut my balcony door to keep out the pollution and noise. Again I become dependent on air conditioning to provide a healthy indoor environment. This increase in traffic makes it more difficult and even dangerous as I enter and leave the building.
I am very concerned that the Developer did not consult with residents whose amenity will be severely diminished by such a massive tower. It appears to be wrong that such a proposal can get to this stage without any consultation with the locals that will be severely impacted by such a development.

It is my submission that the building proposed is at least 7 floors to high.
The building is on the low side of the city and to have this building being taller than buildings moving upwards to george st is overdevelopment in the extreme.
The shadowing of darling harbour as well as the bridge should not be acceptable.
We have a city where talls building are shadowing us everyday for far to long..to have such a tall building blocking the views and shadowing is not needed in our city.
There is enough rooms in our hotel system and this is just overkill so close to an iconic part of the city.
I believe that if the devleopment is to go ahead, then it should be in a reduce height for that building, an extra 330 rooms is overkill and im sure they can do more the building footprint as it is to accomadate more rooms.
Do not let the height of this development ruin our city and darling harbour for the sake of a few people making some dollars at the expense of all sydney siders.

Steve Elliot

I object to the height of the proposed building. It is not in keeping with the heights of all other buildings closest to the edge of Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay and King Street Wharf. The buildings step back in height on both sides of Darling Harbour to provide an ambience for the bay. All the new apartments and cafes along King Street Wharf had to comply to a height restriction as did the new hotel at The Star. A 25 storey tower is completely out of keeping for that row of buildings and the landscape of the area and the buildings behind will be affected with lack of light. Four Points should not be permitted to build any higher than their existing buildings.

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