Mixed-use development with in-fill affordable housing, 2-4 Burleigh Street and 20-24 Railway Parade, Burwood

MY HUGE BEAUTIFUL BALCONY VIEWS will all "be totally blocked" & I will not be able to see anything after if this new development goes ahead & that goes for everyone, all apartment owners residing here in the Circa Residential, (URBAN BUILDING)..... I am very upset & so very angry.

I write to formally object to the proposed development located at 2–4 Burleigh Street and 20–24 Railway Parade, Burwood NSW, on behalf of both Strata Plan SP106626 and the Building Management Committee for DP1241240, for which I am the duly appointed representative.

After thorough consultation with residents and stakeholders of both schemes, we unanimously oppose this development on the following serious grounds:

1. Irreversible Impact on Amenity and Views
The proposed development’s excessive height and bulk are completely out of character with the surrounding built environment. It will unreasonably block existing outlooks and vistas for a number of residential and commercial buildings nearby—many of which were purchased on the basis of long-standing, uninterrupted views. This will significantly reduce property values and quality of life for hundreds of residents, with no proposed mitigation or benefit to the affected community.

2. Overdevelopment and Incompatibility with Local Character
The scale and intensity of the proposed mixed-use building—including a hotel and social housing component—do not align with the current urban planning character or strategic intent of the immediate area. Burwood already experiences considerable strain on its infrastructure, traffic systems, and community services. A hotel and social housing facility in such a congested section of the suburb would exacerbate these existing pressures, create congestion, and fundamentally alter the demographic and social fabric of the area.

3. Community Opposition
This objection is not isolated. There is widespread and vocal opposition from local residents, building management representatives, and owners' corporations. This proposal has sparked a significant outcry from the community due to its inappropriate scale, adverse impacts, and the nature of its use. It is our firm view that the development is being imposed without genuine consideration of the surrounding community’s needs or objections.

4. Negative Precedent for Future Planning
Approving this development in its current form would set a dangerous precedent for high-density, unsuitable developments in tightly-zoned suburban blocks across Burwood. This would invite similar future proposals that disregard the delicate balance of residential density, infrastructure limits, and community wellbeing.

5. Lack of Meaningful Consultation
There has been insufficient and inadequate consultation with local stakeholders and no attempt by the applicant to engage with the strata or building management of neighboring properties most affected by this proposal. This lack of transparency further erodes public trust in the integrity of the planning process.

In conclusion, we urge the assessment panel and relevant planning bodies to reject the proposed development in its current form. It represents overdevelopment, poor urban planning, and a blatant disregard for the established and growing community of Burwood. We believe the long-term social, visual, and infrastructural impacts will be overwhelmingly negative and irreparable.

We request that our objection be formally recorded and taken into serious consideration during the review process.

I am a resident of CIRCA Residential, and I strongly oppose the plan to build a 39-storey tower right next to our building.
This development will seriously affect our daily life — blocking sunlight, damaging views, and creating long-term noise and dust during construction. The building’s scale and design also clash with the existing neighborhood and will worsen traffic and crowding in the area.
Please consider the impact on current residents. We chose to live here for a reason, and this proposal will significantly reduce our living quality.

To someone who may concern,
I am a resident living in Circa, 7-9 Burleigh Street Burwood 2134. I am writing this submission to address some concerning issues with occur along with the plan of mixed-use development with in-fill affordable housing.
First of all, our building only has windows facing East and West due to other restrictions. In winter, sunshine is coming from the North-east , in the direction which 2-4 Burleigh Street is located. A 40 storeys building will block all the sunshine our building can gain which will cause that no plant can grow under this condition. For the sake of sustaniability, I urge you to consider this consequences.
Secondly, I urge you to make a claimation on how you will address the issue with noise and dust. Noises and dust is an inevitable issue coming along with construction. However, these strongly affect the standard of living for the neighbours.
Thank you.

I strongly object to the proposed project. This 39-story building will sharply increase the population density in such central and crowed area, which could strain public services and cause seriously traffic problems both to public and our neighborhood. Increased traffic will lead to longer commutes, more accidents, and a decline in overall quality of life.

Also, the construction and operation of such a tall building will inevitably generate significant noise pollution. Both the construction phase and the increased human activity afterward will disrupt the daily lives of nearby residents, especially families with children and elderly individuals.

In addition, air pollution is a serious concern. The heavy machinery used during construction and the expected increase in vehicles around the site will contribute to a deterioration in air quality. This poses real health risks to residents, particularly to my building that is just next to it.

For these reasons, again, I respectfully request that this plan be cancelled.

Subject: Objection to Proposed Mixed-Use High-Rise Development at 2–4 Burleigh Street and 20–24 Railway Parade, Burwood

Dear [Council/Planning Department/Whom It May Concern],

I am writing to formally express my strong objection to the proposed mixed-use high-rise development at 2–4 Burleigh Street and 20–24 Railway Parade, Burwood, which includes in-fill affordable housing.

While we understand the need for urban growth and affordable housing, this proposal raises several serious concerns for local residents and the broader community:

1. Excessive Building Height and Overdevelopment
The proposed high-rise is significantly out of character with the existing low- to mid-rise residential and commercial buildings in the area. This level of overdevelopment:

Disrupts the established urban scale of Burwood,

Sets an undesirable precedent for future developments,

Will result in a loss of local identity and architectural cohesion.

2. Traffic Congestion and Parking Pressure
This development will dramatically increase:

Local traffic volumes on already congested streets,

Parking pressure in surrounding areas, especially during peak hours.

The existing road infrastructure and public transport capacity are not equipped to handle the added burden from a high-density complex.

3. Loss of Residential Amenity
Residents nearby will experience:

Overshadowing of homes, reducing natural light,

Loss of privacy due to building height and sightlines,

Noise impacts during and after construction.

These factors will severely affect quality of life and potentially reduce property values.

4. Insufficient Community Consultation
Many local residents feel that this project has progressed without adequate community engagement. Large-scale developments with significant impacts on the neighbourhood must be subject to transparent consultation and genuine consideration of public feedback.

5. Strain on Local Infrastructure and Services
Burwood already faces pressure on essential services, including:

Schools and childcare facilities,

Healthcare and recreational infrastructure.

The proposed population increase will further strain these systems, without clear plans for expansion or upgrade.

In light of the above, we urge the Council to reject or substantially amend this development application. We call for a revised plan that:

Aligns better with the area's existing scale,

Minimises environmental and social impact,

Includes thorough community input.

Thank you for considering our concerns.

I'm allergic to dust. Demolishing and building houses will produce a lot of dust.
I have very poor sleep quality. I'm very sensitive to sounds. Even a slight noise can disturb my sleep. I often have insomnia at night, so I need to rest during the day.
The distance between the floors is too close, making it feel that there is no privacy.

Sunshine right，noice damage in daytime，view stolen by the building.

DO NOT BUILD THE HUGE BUILDING HERE.
**Subject: Formal Objection to [Development Name/Address]**

Dear [Recipient],

I strongly oppose the proposed development due to its significant negative impacts:

1. Blocks sunlight, reducing natural light and increasing energy costs.
2. Obstructs views, lowering property values and quality of life.
3. Violates zoning, by exceeding height/density limits.

I urge a revised design that preserves sunlight and community interests. Please acknowledge this objection.

The location is definitely not suited for that area, reasons being:
1. The traffic congestion is at its peak at the moment. With Burwood Road, Railway Parade and Shaftesbury Road all taking traffic in all directions.
2. Although there will be parking for this building under the property, I strongly feel that many patrons will park in the 2-hour area designed for us local people,
3. As far as coffee shops eating places, there are hundreds in Burwood.
4. We have the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Burwood for accommodation and motels in the adjacent areas. Who would stay in Burwood when the have Sydney 15 minutes away abounding in accommodations. Sydney has beautiful accommodation areas offering water views, Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
5. You mention the traffic speed limits on the main roads, no that will not work. Motorists have little tolerance and patience and how are you going to police this. All the streets I have mentioned have an enormous amount of traffic daily. You need to live in the area to have an opinion.
6. 39 Storeys, really, this is Burwood not the Sunshine Coast. The tall structures we have now are not a good design nor are they appealing to the eye.
7. I opposed the apartments of 39 storeys on Shaftesbury Road for all of the above reasons.
8. If I wanted to live in area with tall structures, I would not have chosen Burwood.
9. You are considering building a structure that does not fit in the heritage buildings in Burwood.
Thank you for your time. in reading this submission.

this area keeps getting better and better with all these new buildings. i have seen this area grow and thrive and these types of buildings creates great housing options for us and for the area. good job people

I’m very keen for this project to come to Burwood. The building’s design looks incredible, it’s basically bringing Belgium to Burwood!

I am writing in support of this project. Burwood is thriving because of new development, and its place on the train line close to the CBD makes it a great spot. In-fill affordable housing is essential to alleviate the housing crisis. I'm in Burwood all the time and it is a great, bustling, thriving destination. I also approve of this being a mixed-up development.

Reasons of objection:
1. The proposed 39-storey building will increase traffic congestion significantly on Railway Parade, which is already congested during peak hours.
2. The proposed building is located between Shaftesbury Road and Burwood Public School. It will create huge safety concerns for the kids live on the east side of the building who use Railway Parade and walk to Burwood Public School everyday due to the foreseeable high traffic flow in/out of the building.
3. It also make access to and exit from the council parking of the Elizabeth St more difficult.
4. Burleigh Street is a by-pass street for drivers driving from Belmore Street to Railway Parade. It reliefs traffic congestion on both Burwood Road and Shaftesbury Road. The proposed building will increase the traffic congestion on Burleigh Street and make Burwood Road and Shaftesbury Road more congested.
5. Burwood is already an overdeveloped suburb.