The Timberyards by RTL Co.

There is a Facebook campaign against this project. I suggest you ignore it.

Since I moved to the Inner West a dozen years ago, I’ve been astonished by the amount of very low quality rental accommodation offered to the market by unprofessional landlords. Even expensive rentals are terrible (I’m familiar with a $1500 per week rental property that’s had three tenants in the last two years because there are enough roof leaks to make it unliveable)

A professionally run build-to-rent development offering long term leases close to public transport and community facilities is exactly what my suburb needs.

I fully support the housing development at Marrickville, known as Marrickville Timberyards. The 1200 units & 8 storeys with 278 car spaces & 762 bike stands will add to housing supply and improve affordability within Marrickville.

Also being 10 mins walking distance from Sydenham Metro station, 7 mins from shops on Marrickville Rd. It will give choice to people who prioritise being active and encouraging more public transport usage and less private car usage.

The project will also mean increased enrolments and more resources for Marrickville Public School which is 300 students under capacity.

I’m writing to express my strong support for the proposed Marrickville Timberyards development. This project is a forward-thinking and sustainable approach to urban growth, addressing critical housing needs while enhancing the livability and vibrancy of Marrickville. Below, I’ve outlined the key reasons why this development deserves approval.

Addressing Housing Demand and Affordability
Marrickville is one of Sydney’s most in-demand suburbs, with housing supply struggling to keep up. The proposed development, offering 1,200 units, will help ease this pressure. By increasing supply, it will improve affordability, making the area more accessible to a diverse range of residents, from young professionals and families to essential workers. The inclusion of affordable housing ensures lower-income households aren’t left behind, fostering a more inclusive and equitable community.

Sustainable Transport and Climate Action
The development’s focus on sustainable transport is a standout feature. With 278 car spaces and 762 bike spaces, it prioritises active and public transport, aligning with the growing demand for eco-friendly mobility. Its proximity to Sydenham Metro Station (a 10-minute walk) and Marrickville Road shops (a 7-minute walk) makes it ideal for residents looking to reduce car reliance. By encouraging walking, cycling, and public transport, the project will help cut emissions, supporting Sydney’s broader sustainability goals.

Supporting Local Infrastructure and Community Resources
The development’s location near Marrickville Public School, currently 300 students under capacity, presents a unique opportunity to revitalise local infrastructure. Increased enrolments will bring more resources to the school and strengthen the sense of community. This is a win-win for both new and existing residents, ensuring local services are used to their full potential.

Enhancing Livability with Retail and Public Spaces
The inclusion of retail spaces, affordable housing, and public areas shows a commitment to creating a vibrant, well-rounded community. Retail offerings will provide convenience for residents and attract visitors, boosting the local economy. Public spaces will serve as gathering points, fostering social connections and enhancing the area’s livability. This ensures the development isn’t just a collection of buildings but a thriving, interconnected neighbourhood.

High-Quality Design and Aesthetic Appeal
The development’s design is both thoughtful and visually appealing, reflecting Marrickville’s character while incorporating modern, sustainable architecture. Aesthetically pleasing projects like this contribute to a community’s pride and identity, setting a high standard for future developments in the area.

The Marrickville Timberyards development is a visionary project that tackles housing shortages, promotes sustainability, and enriches the local community. It aligns with smart growth, environmental responsibility, and social equity, making it a model for future urban development in Sydney. I strongly encourage approval of this project, as it represents a significant step forward for Marrickville and its residents.

Thank you for considering this submission.

Ben Cullen

Subject: Objection to State Significant Development Application - Timberyards RTL Co. (SSD-76927247) - Marrickville

To the Planning Department,

My name is Damien Rhodes, and I reside at 40 Edward Street in Marrickville. I am writing to express my strong objection to the proposed State Significant Development (SSD) application submitted by Timberyards RTL Co. for the development located around Farr St, Sydenham Road and Victoria Road, Marrickville. I am deeply concerned about the scale, density, and potential impacts of this project on our local community.
Summary of Concerns:
I object to this development due to its excessive scale, incompatibility with the existing neighborhood character, potential strain on local infrastructure, perceived lack of adequate community consultation, and potential environmental impacts.

Explanation of Concerns:
Scale and Density:
The proposed development, confirmed by the planning portal (https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/timberyards-rtl-co), represents a significant overdevelopment of the site. The sheer size and height of the proposed buildings are disproportionate to the existing residential landscape of Marrickville.
This level of density will drastically alter the character of our neighborhood, creating an urban environment that is out of scale with the current low to medium density housing.
Personally, I am concerned that the height of the buildings will block sunlight and create wind tunnels

Impact on Local Character and Amenity:
The proposed development threatens the unique character and amenity of Marrickville. The increased density will inevitably lead to increased noise, traffic, and a loss of privacy for existing residents.
As highlighted by the community website (https://timberyardscommunity.com/), there are widespread concerns about the development's impact on the streetscape and the overall quality of life in the area.
The increased traffic will make it dangerous for children to walk to school.
I am also concerned about the potential for overshadowing of existing homes, and the loss of views.

Infrastructure Strain:
The influx of new residents will place a significant strain on existing infrastructure, including roads, schools, and recreational facilities.
I am particularly concerned about the potential for increased traffic congestion on Farr Street.
There is insufficient parking built into the proposal which will severely impact on local parking.

Lack of Community Consultation:
The community website clearly demonstrates the widespread opposition to this development, indicating a perceived lack of meaningful consultation with residents.
I feel that the concerns of the local community have not been adequately addressed in the planning process.
I feel that the community should have been involved in the initial design phases of this project.

Proposed Solutions:
I suggest that the height of the buildings be reduced to three stories for Sydenham Road and no more than five stories for the other buildings

Conclusion
For the reasons outlined above, I strongly object to the proposed State Significant Development application for Timberyards RTL Co. in Marrickville. I urge the planning department to carefully consider the concerns of the local community and reject this application, or require significant modifications to mitigate its negative impacts.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Damien Rhodes
0450 015 823

I am writing to formally object to the proposed Timberyards, 8-storey development in Marrickville. As a concerned local resident, I believe this development poses significant risks and challenges to the community, the environment, and the long-term livability of the area. Below, I outline my key concerns:

1. Height and Scale of the Development
The proposed development of 8 storeys greatly exceeds the current legal limit of 3 storeys for buildings in this area. This is a substantial increase in height, which I believe will negatively affect the character of the neighborhood. Marrickville is a vibrant and close-knit community, and the scale of this development would be out of place in an area that has been traditionally low-rise. This will fundamentally alter the local landscape and diminish the quality of life for current residents, as it would lead to increased overcrowding, reduced sunlight, and potential privacy issues.

2. Inadequate Parking and Traffic Congestion
One of the most concerning aspects of this development is the insufficient provision of parking. With only 216 car spaces allocated for 1,188 units, the parking situation will be untenable. The development will undoubtedly exacerbate existing parking problems in the surrounding streets, leaving local residents with limited options for parking their vehicles. This will increase congestion, make it more difficult for residents to park, and place undue strain on the local streets, which are not designed to handle such a significant increase in demand.

3. Pressure on Local Services
The influx of residents into such a large development will undoubtedly put considerable pressure on local services, particularly childcare and healthcare facilities. Marrickville is already home to many families and individuals who rely on these services. The introduction of a significant number of new residents, many of whom may be young families, will stretch the capacity of existing services and lead to longer wait times and reduced quality of care. This could severely impact the community’s ability to access essential services.

4. Traffic and Infrastructure Strain
An additional 1,188 units will create a significant increase in traffic within the area. The local roads, which are already experiencing congestion, will face even greater strain, particularly during peak hours. The proposed development does not appear to account for the additional traffic and the inevitable burden this will place on the surrounding infrastructure. The current transport options may not be sufficient to accommodate such an increase in demand, and the development could lead to gridlock and further degradation of the local area’s amenity.

5. Incompatibility with Local Character and Community Needs
The primary argument that this development is intended to provide housing for families is not supported by the development’s design. With a high proportion of 1-2 bedroom units, it is clear that this project is not aimed at accommodating families, as claimed. This development will likely attract young professionals or individuals, leading to an imbalance in the type of housing available in Marrickville and further contributing to the pressure on local amenities and infrastructure. The community's needs are for more family-sized homes, not more small, high-density apartments that will only add to the challenges we already face in terms of space and services.

In conclusion, I believe that this development, as proposed, will have a detrimental effect on the local area and its residents. I urge you to reconsider this proposal and ensure that any future developments align with the needs of the community, the character of the area, and the capacity of local infrastructure.

Thank you for considering my objection.

All of Sydney needs major upzoning. More housing is needed everywhere, and especially in the innerwest.

This project is well located, well designed, and will provide much needed housing supply for the inner west.

The additional traffic generated by this project will be lower than other projects of a similar size due to its minimal 287 parking spaces. The inclusion of 22 private ride sharing car spaces is smart, as it allows people to still be able to access car travel when needed without needing to fully own a car.
The amount of parking is sufficient due to its close location to Sydenham train station.
The lower amount of car parking spaces will reduce the cost of construction, allowing the developer to rent out the units at a lower rate whilst still making a profit and thus actually provide affordable housing in perpetuity. The large scale of the development will also facilitate economies of scale, which will bring the overall cost of construction down.

The project location already has incredible access to nearby open space which includes public parks, a bowling club, and tennis courts, which will facilitate a healthy lifestyle.

As a build-to-rent project, the developer maintains ownership of the building as it rents out it's apartments. This provides the developer an incentive to provide durable, high quality housing which will not fall apart in 10 years times.

As a suggestion, the developer should contribute to building more bike parking at Sydenham station.

We desperately need more housing to fulfil the population needs and lower the average rent and buying price.
I especially support residential buildings with retail in the lower levels, like supermarkets, pharmacies and restaurants, as it makes it easy for busy individual and families to obtain basic products, as well as decreasing the need for cars.
Many people worry about transport around such high density projects, but I personally think that's a secondary concern, we can provide innovative solutions like more bus and bike lanes, or allow bus on demand like BRIDJ, etc. These solutions can be experimented on and changed over time.

1. School and privacy. The building will be so high that people will be able to watch children in the playground at Marrickville public school. This is an unacceptable child protection risk. In addition, the school children have already been subjected to the noise of the Wicks park development over the last few years. How will the project guarantee that the children will not be disrupted in their schooling and subjected to environmental pollution from the project.
2. Not affordable. 10% affordable housing is such a small amount that it will not offset what the project takes away from the community. While renters will not have the worry of the apartments being sold, they will still be subjected to market rent and the inordinate rental increases that have forced others to move out of the area. This is being sold as affordable housing but for that to be the case rents would have to have an increase cap to protect renters from the price-gouging of the rental market.
3. The height of the building is illegal. The current maximum is 3 storeys. The spin behind this project is that the pay off for a higher development will be affordable housing but this is simply not sufficient. The surrounding residents will lose their privacy.
4. Some houses in surrounding areas will not meet legal shadowing requirements due to the height of the building. This area that already struggles with damp issues in buildings and flooding of roads and will receive inadequate sunshine to help deal with this.
5. Services- there are already long waiting lists for services in the area. With other large developments in the area occurring at the same time, how will these thousands of new residents find services? The local school as an example is very small, where will the new children go.
6. Parking. The market rent of the are is quite high. This means that most of the residents will have a higher income and yet the developers have not made adequate provision for cars. It is naive to assume that people will not have cars and parking and traffic is already difficult in the surrounding streets.
7. The local community and performance venues. There are many existing performance and dining establishments in the area. After previous similar developments, the new residents have made noise complaints, shutting down venues and destroying the artistic soul of those areas.
8. Traffic during construction. Frampton ave already has an issue with trucks double parking and causing dangerous near misses with head-on collisions despite clear signage at the entrance of the street not permitting vehicles over 3 tonnes. Adding construction vehicles to an already high-traffic area and a school zone will create traffic chaos.
9. Construction noise. For the last four years the local streets have been subject to extended-hours construction noise from the Wicks park development. It is far too soon to subject the local area to yet another four years of this.

In conclusion: while this development is being sold to the community as an affordable housing solution, it is simply another cash grab by developers who have no interest in listening or helping the community. The developers have listened to none of the concerns of the community gathered during consultation and instead pushed ahead with a project that is completely inappropriate for the needs of the community.

See attached

I strongly object to the proposed Timber Yards development in Marrickville due to its excessive scale, lack of community benefit, and negative impact on local infrastructure.
    •    The proposed eight-story height far exceeds the three-story limit, making it completely inappropriate for the area.
    •    The project fails to deliver meaningful community benefits and is clearly profit-driven, rather than designed to serve local residents.
    •    Insufficient parking will lead to increased congestion on surrounding streets like Edward and Gorman, negatively impacting local families.
    •    Local schools and services are already struggling, and no clear plan has been provided to accommodate the extra demand this development will create.
    •    The lack of family-friendly housing—with very few three-bedroom units—means it does not meet the needs of the existing community.

This is not responsible urban planning. I urge the council to reject this proposal and demand a development that respects Marrickville’s character, infrastructure, and residents.

Submission Objection: Parking and Safety for Children

I object to the proposed development due to concerns about parking and child safety, not to mention the illegal height of the development and the overshadowing it will have on the school and surrounding neighbours .

The increased traffic and demand for parking will exacerbate congestion in the area, making it more difficult for residents and visitors to find safe and accessible parking. This could lead to unsafe parking practices, including illegal or obstructive parking, increasing risks for pedestrians.

Additionally, the development raises serious safety concerns for children. With more vehicles navigating the area, the likelihood of accidents near parks, playgrounds, and footpaths increases. Children walking, riding bikes, or playing nearby will be at greater risk due to higher traffic volumes and reduced visibility caused by additional parked cars.

I urge you to reconsider this proposal and prioritise the safety of local families and the accessibility of our community.

I am a grandmother and teacher and visit my family regularly to look after our grandchild who has just commenced school in Marrickville directly behind and close to the proposed site. There has been recently a few years worth of building noise close by and now there will be even more building noise – years and years worth, traffic congestion and traffic delays and difficulties parking in the area.
I have major concerns from a teacher’s perspective and a Mandatory reporter that the buildings are so high and easily overlook the school of my grandchild and all of the children attending the small community public school … It means all residents in those buildings will be able to view the children playing in the school grounds – to me this a child protection concern for all children. This gives them absolutely no privacy or proper protection whilst at school, a right of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child and our child protection laws.
The buildings will also overshadow much of the housing in the area leaving no sunlight which will impact the health of residents through the increase of mould in people’s homes and inability to dry washing. Without natural sunlight in Winter it also means an increase in the cost of heating, drying clothes and sheets, towels etc and electricity pushing up the everyday prices of the residents affected.
It also means no sunlight for the children and adults in these streets affected by lack of sunlight –ie: increasing vit D deficiencies and poor immune and bone and dental health, amongst many other risks to health.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2427138/

The noise impacts on the school for children trying to learn and teachers trying to teach will also create barriers to learning – without proper soundproofing children will be at risk of distractions, an overly noisy stressful environment and an unhealthy learning environment impacting heavily on the educational outcomes for students. The additional traffic makes it very unsafe for children walking to and from school. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210670723000811#:~:text=Construction%20noise%20as%20unpleasant%20auditory,Berntson%20%26%20Cacioppo%2C%202004).


This mammoth residential building is also completely out of character from the family type housing that exists in the area. In addition it does not provide more housing for families which is really what is needed. I object strongly to this development for the above reasons. I cannot see the benefits of this type of housing at all. Lynette Stagg -

Please refer to attached submission

I support the idea of increasing density in our inner suburbs through carefully planned, sensible, and sustainable developments. Unfortunately, the Timberyards development does not meet these standards.

Inadequate mix of family-friendly units: It is disappointing to see such little consideration given to providing apartments suitable for families. Large-scale projects like this are a chance to move beyond the outdated approach of prioritizing small "investor-grade" 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. With only 40 out of 1,188 apartments being 3-bedroom units, the proposal misses the mark. At least 25% of these apartments should cater to families, creating a more diverse and balanced community. While increasing density is necessary, it must be done thoughtfully, not just repeating past mistakes. The current proposal fails to address the demand for more family-suitable housing.

Traffic congestion and overdevelopment: Wicks Place across the road has already added 272 apartments. Adding another 1,188 units in such a compact area, with only one lane each way, will overwhelm Victoria Road and Sydenham Road, which already experience heavy congestion. The assumption that everyone will use the metro is unrealistic and doesn’t reflect the realities of daily life.

Strain on infrastructure and services: The local infrastructure is already struggling to keep up with demand. Schools, childcare centres, and medical facilities are under pressure — I personally experienced the difficulty of securing a daycare spot, waiting over a year for my son to get in. Adding such a significant population increase without ensuring these essential services are expanded will only worsen the situation, putting further strain on already stretched resources.

Insufficient parking: The allocation of only 216 parking spaces for 1,188 units is absurd. Expecting less than 20% of residents to own a car is unrealistic. Even in the City of Sydney, where car ownership is lowest, 60% of households have at least one vehicle, compared to 90% in greater Sydney (https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/guides/city-at-a-glance). Using even the lower estimate of 60% would mean nearly 500 additional cars competing for already scarce street parking — and that’s assuming each household only owns one vehicle, which is unlikely given that the average in greater Sydney is 1.5 cars per household. The local streets simply cannot handle this influx.

I urge Build-to-Rent Co to revise their plans and propose a development that better serves Marrickville and the broader Inner West. As it stands, this proposal prioritizes maximizing profit over creating a sustainable, inclusive community. A more balanced plan that genuinely considers the long-term impact on residents and infrastructure is necessary.

The project in its current shape should not go ahead.

The density of the proposal is unsustainable with current infrastructure. Public transport in the area is already overcrowded, and parking is impossible. I have two young children and we often have to park great distances from our house, which is difficult to manage when children are sick, or it’s raining. Buses are overcrowded, and the metro is standing room only.

The height of the proposed buildings will diminish liveability of the area, which already lacks open and green spaces. The shadow of the proposed buildings impact on surrounding residences and Marrickville Public School, where the children (including my two school aged children) already only have a modest and small play area. Height should be limited to 3 storeys only.

Please see attached reasons why I ask you to reject the Timberyards Development. I have outlined reasons why this development plan is inappropriate and highly detrimental to the current community, it does very little to make a genuine attempt to ease the housing crisis or offer affordable housing that people need.
Thank you for your time in considering my reasons.

The billion-dollar Timberyards development has been heavily marketed as a solution to Sydney’s housing crisis and as a supposed benefit to the community. However, this glossy image fails to reflect the reality on the ground. In truth, the Timberyards proposal does very little to address the urgent need for genuinely affordable housing, while causing lasting and irreparable harm to the existing fabric of our neighbourhoods. This development represents a clear overreach by private interests, prioritising short-term profit over long-term community benefit and social cohesion.

As concerned residents of Sydney’s Inner West, we call for seriously reconsidering this project and demand that any new development in our area uphold the principles of fairness, sustainability, transparency, and community wellbeing.

1. A False Promise of Solving the Housing Crisis
At the heart of the public justification for the Timberyards is the claim that it will “help solve” the housing crisis. Yet when we look closely at the proposed housing mix, this promise falls flat. A significant majority of the planned units are high-end, luxury apartments marketed towards investors and wealthier buyers. These units are not affordable for key workers, low-income families, single parents, students, or pensioners—the groups most affected by housing insecurity.

Sydney is already full of overpriced, investor-grade apartments sitting empty or used for short-term rentals. What we need are genuinely affordable homes—priced within reach for people on average or below-average incomes, and protected from speculative ownership. The current Timberyards proposal allocates only a minimal percentage of units as “affordable,” and even those lack a long-term guarantee of affordability.

There is a growing consensus among urban planners, housing experts, and community advocates that the only way to address this crisis is through increased provision of social and affordable housing, not luxury stock. Developers should be mandated to dedicate a minimum of 30% of all new builds to affordable and social housing, and these should be managed by not-for-profit housing providers with proven track records of supporting tenants.

2. Inappropriate Scale and Breach of Planning Intentions
Another major issue is the sheer scale and density of the proposed Timberyards development. It is far beyond what was originally envisioned for this area, and far exceeds what existing infrastructure and amenities can support. The proposed building heights are set to dwarf surrounding homes and breach established planning guidelines. These high-rises will cast long shadows, increase wind tunnels, block views, and destroy the current low-rise character of the neighbourhood.

This is not about being anti-development—it’s about demanding that development respect the legal building limits, heritage values, and human scale of existing communities. When developers are allowed to override planning rules through loopholes or political pressure, it sends a clear message: profit is more important than people. The community has spent years participating in planning processes and local strategies that respect sustainable growth. This project undermines that trust.

We urge the planning authority to reject any proposal that exceeds current zoning or building limits, unless it delivers a clear and measurable public benefit—something this development currently fails to do.

3. Loss of Community Character and Displacement
The Inner West is home to a diverse, vibrant, and tight-knit community. Developments like the Timberyards risk eroding the very fabric that makes this area special. Longstanding residents, local artists, small business owners, and community organisations are being priced out or pushed aside in the name of gentrification.

The proposed retail and commercial components of the development are likely to cater to higher-income demographics, with rents unaffordable for existing local shops and cafés. As we’ve seen in other parts of the city, this leads to sterile, soulless “lifestyle precincts” rather than living, breathing communities.

Instead, new developments should be required to actively contribute to the local community by:

Offering subsidised commercial leases for small local businesses, artists, and not-for-profits.
Including space for community use (youth centres, libraries, food co-ops).
Protecting local heritage buildings and public spaces.
We must prioritise inclusive development that welcomes existing residents rather than pricing them out.

4. Lack of Infrastructure to Support Increased Population
Adding thousands of new residents without a matching investment in schools, healthcare, transport, and public amenities is irresponsible and short-sighted. Local roads are already congested, public transport is at capacity during peak hours, and our schools and clinics are overstretched.

The development will inevitably place enormous pressure on already strained public infrastructure. Families moving into the area will struggle to find school placements or access timely medical care. There are no concrete plans in the proposal for how the developer intends to contribute to improving or expanding local services.

We call on the relevant authorities to place a moratorium on large-scale residential developments until there is a comprehensive, funded plan to expand local infrastructure proportionally. At a minimum, developers should be required to contribute substantially to public infrastructure upgrades through levies, land dedication, or direct project partnerships.

5. Environmental Impact and Sustainability Failures
The environmental impact of the Timberyards development has also been largely overlooked. The proposed construction will involve clearing green space, disrupting biodiversity, and significantly increasing emissions through construction and ongoing energy consumption.

This is happening at a time when Sydney is experiencing the escalating effects of climate change: rising temperatures, urban heat islands, flash flooding, and air pollution. We cannot afford to approve large-scale developments that ignore their environmental footprint.

All future developments should:

Include green roofs and walls, urban gardens, and native vegetation corridors.
Maximise solar power, water capture, and passive cooling in building design.
Use sustainable, low-carbon building materials.
Incorporate thorough waste management plans during and after construction.
The Timberyards plan is sorely lacking in all of these areas and should not proceed in its current form.

6. Lack of Genuine Community Consultation
Perhaps most frustrating is the sense that community voices have been sidelined throughout this process. Information sessions have been limited, tokenistic, and poorly advertised. Many residents only found out about the scale of this project after it had progressed far into the planning pipeline.

A development of this size and impact should not go ahead without widespread, meaningful consultation—especially with First Nations stakeholders, renters, youth, and vulnerable groups whose voices are often left out of the conversation.

We ask the government and planning authorities to:

Pause the project until a genuine, independent community consultation process has occurred.
Provide transparent reporting on community feedback and how it will be incorporated.
Hold developers accountable to the commitments they make, with enforceable agreements.
In Conclusion
The Timberyards project, as currently proposed, is a deeply flawed response to a real crisis. It does little to address housing affordability or equity, ignores infrastructure and environmental limitations, and threatens the character and sustainability of our community. We do not oppose thoughtful, inclusive development—but we do oppose overreach, gentrification, and profit-first planning masquerading as public good.

We urge the planning authorities and government to stand with the community, not with powerful developers. Demand better. Demand fairer. Sydney deserves nothing less.

I strongly object to this proposal for a number of reasons:
- The development is FAR bigger than any other housing in the area. With approx 1200 units across 8-13 storeys, this is well over the current restrictions on Sydenham Road of 3 storeys.
- Less than a quarter of the units will have allocated parking. Parking in Marrickville is already difficult with many houses not having on-site parking. Current infrastructure cannot support the additional traffic or parking needs of this devlopment.
- Affordable housing allocation barely scrapes in at 10% – affordable housing is a huge problem in the Inner West, and housing developments like this only exacerbate the problem by taking up space that could be otherwise used for affordable housing.
- The number of 3-bedroom units proposed is staggeringly low – again, this will add to the housing crisis and discourage families from moving into the area
- The development is applying for exemptions for greenspace allowances – this not only will detract from the character of the area, but brings with it both environmental and mental health concerns for residents.
- A development of this size will drastically change the community feel of Marrickville. The developers have shown very little thought for the liveability of the units nor for the concerns of existing residents in the area who will be affected by it. Greed should not be the main motivator for the basic human necessity of housing!

As a resident in the area around the development, I object to the project in its current form for a number of reasons.

The overshadowing of those properties close to the development is a major concern. This development would cause the loss of sun for some residents. The study into solar compliance was completed based on existing solar panels, however as more people are adopting this technology, there may be others who will now not have adequate sun to make it worth installing them.

The height of the proposed building on Sydenham Rd is much higher than other buildings along the street. The loss of privacy to those living around the project will be significant; balconies and windows would have clear sightlines into previously private backyards.

Parking on the streets around the project is already very hard to come by, and the limited parking provided in the proposal will only cause this to worsen. Traffic along Victoria Rd has significantly slowed down after the construction of Wicks Place, and this additional development would increase the problems.