The Timberyards by RTL Co.

To whom it may concern,I object to SSD-76927247 - The Timberyards by RTL Co. The proposed 8-storey development will result in significant overshadowing of Sydenham Road, reducing natural light for many homes. Some properties will receive less than half an hour of sunlight each day, which will have a detrimental impact on our living spaces and energy costs.

To whom it may concern,
I object to SSD-76927247 - The Timberyards by RTL Co.
We are deeply concerned that the proposed 8-storey building will drastically reduce sunlight for homes on Sydenham Road. Currently, many of us enjoy ample natural light, but this development would leave some homes in near-permanent shadow, with less than 30 minutes of sunlight per day.

To whom it may concern,
I object to SSD-76927247 - The Timberyards by RTL Co.
The proposed development’s height—8 storeys instead of the 3 storeys permitted—will block out vital sunlight for the houses along Sydenham Road. For some homes, this means receiving barely 30 minutes of sunlight a day, reducing our living conditions and increasing our dependence on artificial lighting.

To whom it may concern,
I object to SSD-76927247 - The Timberyards by RTL Co.
The height of the proposed building—8 storeys—will cause significant overshadowing of the houses along Sydenham Road. Residents here rely on natural light for their well-being, and some homes will receive less than half an hour of sunlight each day. This will create an unhealthy and uncomfortable living environment.

Dear Sir or Madam,
I object to SSD-76927247 - The Timberyards by RTL Co.
If the 8-storey building is approved, it will overshadow the properties on Sydenham Road to such an extent that some homes will see less than 30 minutes of sunlight. This violates the intention of local planning controls and severely affects the quality of life for residents. There is inadequate of parking spaces available for the increase of number of residents within the proposed building which will cause an over flow of extra cars parking and flooding the nearby and surrounding streets causing congestion and major disruption to traffic flow to the area. Thers are also insufficient and limited recreational areas within the proposed building for the increased number of residents to utilise leading to poor and detriment health.
Therefore I urge you to reconsider and do not approve this application.
Kind regards, K.Huynh (concerned neighbour).

To whom it may concern,
I object to SSD-76927247 - The Timberyards by RTL Co.
The developer’s proposal to build an 8-storey structure at The Timberyards goes far beyond the allowed 3-storey height limit. This will cause significant overshadowing of the homes on Sydenham Road. In particular, many of us will see less than half an hour of sunlight a day, a serious concern that could negatively impact our health and well-being.

I generally support the project as it is a step in the right direction for more housing, however the percentage of designated 'affordable housing' in these projects needs to be much higher. If I understand it correctly, the threshold is 10% for it to qualify for the tax benefits which would be barely justified. Much more can be done. Still, I think if this will lead to more similar developments with rapidly improved allocation to affordable housing then it is a good first step in my opinion.

This is an appalling project. Illawarra road is a narrow one lane road which is already highly congested. Marrickville has had numerous apartment projects but his monstrosity will be absolutely devastating for long term residents in terms of parking, public space and amenities. Apparently the number of units which are social housing is minimal so this is not even justified in terms of providing housing to low income groups. Why do you people wish to burden even further suburbs which have taken on medium density by this behemoth. Please reconsider. You are not making any friends in the locality.

I object to this project as Marrickville cannot support the infrastructure of another large apartment complex. The Victoria Road corridor is already under pressure with huge congestion throughout the day and will not cope with the additional residents. There is already limited parking on the Victoria road corridor making it difficult for visitors to access the local businesses. The schools and daycare will not be able to support the additional residents at such a large number. There needs to be significant road improvements and more infrastructure for me to be able to support such a large development.

I very much object to this development for a few reasons:

- It’s set to be built more than double the legal height
- It will cripple the current local infrastructure due to
• providing less than 1/4 of adequate parking space to residents in an already popular area
• Less than 3.7% of proposed apartments are 3 bedrooms, excluding most families and any members of smaller families who require a home office (a staple in the wake of covid)
• The influx of thousands of new residents (this is a realistic projection unless it can be guaranteed that every single apartment will house only 1 person) will completely overwhelm the local education and medical system.

As a longtime local who has enjoyed the evolution and development of Marrickville for 20 years (I’m 34, lived here since I was 13) this is a shocking step in the wrong direction. I wholeheartedly object to this thoughtless cashgrab and wish to protect my community.

This project looks like a brilliant addition to the neighbourhood. Please consider shifting the mix of dwelling sizes to include more three and four bedroom units that will accomodate growing families.

I especially love the commercial spaces on the ground floor and the focus on active transport over private vehicle use (via the low car parking amount and huge amount of bike parking).

Please use development contributions to build a cycleway along Victoria Rd Marrickville. This will alleviate the wailing and gnashing of teeth you’ve likely heard from other car-brained Marrickville residents regarding traffic and parking. This site is perfect for build-to-rent, and could help Sydney’s shift from car dependency to greater use of cycling and public transport.

Good luck and well done!

Lose of sun exposure to the backyards . More pollution and heavy traffic .
Less apartments equals more equality for life

•Instead of a large residential complex, the area could benefit from preserving green space or developing lower-density housing that blends better with the community.
• A mixed-use development with small businesses, parks, and community spaces might be a more sustainable and beneficial option.
•the impact of sun exposure due to the high rise building

I have objections to the Timberyards Project in Marrickville NSW
I feel that the project is too large for the area. Would impact the light and sun from surrounding homes and parks Not enough parking spaces have allocated with only 230 spaces for 1188 units
There would be an dramatic increase in motor vehicles and pedestrians in the area creating more traffic flow problems which are already severe at times on Victoria Rd.
As there will be an increase in cars in causing congestion in Farr St which is the main entrance to Marrickville Public school which is making the area unsafe for children and parents to drop off and pick-up children.
As indicated in the propsal there would be shops, cafes and restaurants in the development which would attract visitors from out of the area with cars needing parking. Also Electric bikes and scooters all which are unregisted and uncontrolled by police or council rangers would be coming into the area .
I think that the propsal is too large and bulky for the area

Re: Objection to the Proposed Timberyards Development (SDD-76927247)

To Whom It May Concern,

I strongly object to the proposed Timberyards Community development in Marrickville, NSW. As a local resident, I have significant concerns regarding the scale, environmental impact, and community disruption this project will cause. While I attended a meeting held by the site owners at Marrickville Bowling Club years ago, I did not receive any flyers or information regarding community consultation until the DPHI notification in February 2025. This lack of transparent community engagement is deeply concerning.

Cultural and Environmental Concerns

This development is planned on Gumbramorra Swamp (Wetlands) in Gadigal Country, an area with deep historical significance to Aboriginal communities. The development plan mentions consultation with Aboriginal groups but lacks clarity on which groups have been consulted and the process followed. It is imperative that full archaeological assessments be conducted before any excavation begins. I urge Government Architect NSW to invite Mr. Dillon Kombumerri to review this plan to ensure best practices are followed in honoring the cultural and historical significance of this land.

Furthermore, the environmental impact is unacceptable. The project has received a BDAR Waiver, which should be rejected. The bulk and scale of this development will create an ‘urban heat island’ effect due to inadequate mature tree planting. The landscape plan primarily features small-crowned, dwarf species unlikely to exceed 5 meters in height. The proposal misses an opportunity to integrate meaningful green infrastructure, such as linking Wicks Park, Marrickville Public School grounds, Henson Park, and Addison Road through green corridors. Additionally, rooftop gardens in a 30 ANEF zone directly under a flight path are neither viable nor a substitute for proper green space.

Excessive Scale and Overdevelopment

The proposed buildings, particularly the central 13-story towers, are grossly out of scale with the surrounding low-rise residences, which consist mostly of single-story homes and apartment blocks no taller than four to eight stories. The seven buildings are crammed into an already congested area, lacking sufficient open space and community-focused design.

The high density of 1,188 units, projected to house between 2,500 and 5,000 residents, is excessive for the available space. The current plan lacks proper contingency for alternative housing for displaced long-term Farr Street residents, many of whom are low-income families. Additionally, the overemphasis on co-living spaces at the expense of family-oriented housing does not reflect the current needs of the community. Given the government’s emphasis on housing for essential workers, the project should include significantly more two- and three-bedroom affordable units.

Traffic, Parking, and Safety Issues

The proposal’s transportation and parking plans are inadequate and will create significant congestion and safety hazards. With only 216 parking spaces for 1,188 units, residents will be forced to compete for already scarce street parking. The local council car park in Frampton Avenue is fully occupied by 8 AM daily, and Marrickville, Sydenham, and Victoria Roads are already at capacity with heavy traffic congestion. The additional influx of cars and commercial deliveries will exacerbate existing traffic problems and pose serious risks to pedestrians.

The placement of vehicle access points on Farr Street is particularly problematic. Farr Street is a key pedestrian route for students at Marrickville Public School, and the increase in traffic directly contradicts the NSW Government’s Active Transport to School Program. Additionally, the Mitchell Road entry will worsen congestion on Victoria Road, creating further bottlenecks.

Emergency and Infrastructure Concerns

The project does not provide adequate emergency access. With up to 5,000 potential residents, evacuation routes and emergency vehicle access are critically insufficient. Fire trucks may struggle to reach buildings, and in case of an emergency, pedestrian egress will become dangerously congested. Ambulance access is also inadequate, requiring stretcher transport over long distances, potentially delaying critical care.

Conclusion

This development, as currently proposed, fails to adequately address environmental sustainability, community integration, and essential infrastructure. It lacks proper consultation with Indigenous groups, does not provide enough affordable family housing, and places excessive strain on local roads and services. The bulk and scale of this development are inappropriate for the area and will significantly diminish the existing community's quality of life.

I request that this objection be formally acknowledged and that a comprehensive review of the Timberyards development be conducted with meaningful community engagement and revisions that prioritize sustainable, livable outcomes.

Sincerely,

Adrian Hinder
61 Frampton Ave
Marrickville NSW 2204
0430 555 994

I have objections to the propsed developement of The Timberyards Marrickville
- the development is too tall - should be a height of 8 to 10 floors similar to Wicks Place opposite
- No Higher as there would be undue extra noise from airplanes
- out of place in the area
- Shadowing over neighbours with loss of sunlight and views
- 1188 units with only 230 parking spaces is rediclous. This will servely impact the already limited street parking
- Traffic flow will be servely impacted in Mitchell Street and Victoria Road
- Victoria Road already is at a near standstill due to traffic lights at the corner of Victoria Road and Sydenham Road
- This will add (by Timberyards calculations)at least an additional 230 vehicles PLUS an unknown number of vehicles to the area
- Retail area and Resturants/cafes would also attract many visitors from outside the complex and thus arrive by car/taxi/uber or bus, therfore creating even more vehicular and predestrian traffic.
- There would be impact on Marrickville Public School as more vehicles and traffic in the area making it unsafe for the children to enter and leave school
Whilst I am not against the project, I believe it just to too big and overpowering for the area
Raymond Goodman
Resident
0413 99 99 98

I object to the Timberyards project for the following reasons:
1. Lack of infrastructure, parking space and traffic congestion.
I understand that the government is hoping to encourage the use of public transport or e bikes as well as walking to accommodate this major development, however, public transport in Marrickville is no where near as good as Paris or London to support 1188 apartments. The development will increase population in the area leading to increased traffic congestion, parking issues and e bike dumping / discarding on footpaths. The development is too close to Marrickville Public School and increased traffic congestion will be unsafe for everyone near the area. Allowing to build 1188 apartments will exacerbate the problem we have with traffic congestion and parking space. This area would be ideal to be used to build a nature reserve for the environment or as an outdoor creative space which would be a much better outcome for the Marrickville community and the environment.

2. This project does not provide a true affordable housing option for low-income people and is not family friendly.
Less than 10% of these units are set aside for Affordable Housing.
Out of the 1188 units, there will only be 40 three-bedroom apartments. That is not enough apartments for families. This development is for housing high income earners. Having looked at other projects such as Scape’s building projects shows the rents are high. For example, a studio of 15 square metres is advertised at above $750 a week per person in Darlington and in Glebe. This is clearly not affordable housing for the people of NSW.

3. The proposed height of 8 floors to 13 floors of the buildings, the architecture and design are not sympathetic to the character of the local neighbourhood. The proposed height of 8 floors and above is illegal, aesthetically displeasing and it will cause overshadowing around Farr Street, the streets off Sydenham Road, including houses on Sydenham Road and Victoria Road.

Attached is my submission objecting to the Timberyards Development in its current form.

I am deeply concerned about the $1.5 billion Timberyards development in Marrickville, which plans to add 1,188 rental apartments across seven buildings. With only 278 parking spaces, overflow will flood already congested streets like Garners Avenue, where parking is already being reduced. Public transport upgrades, limited to more buses and metro access, are not enough to support this scale of development. The site is in a flood-prone zone from Addison Road to Sydenham Station, an area that has historically avoided medium-high rises for this reason. Despite being pitched for families, only 40 of the 1,188 units are three-bedroom. This project raises serious concerns about the current infrastructure, flooding risks, and whether it truly meets the community’s needs.

we are in dire need of affordable rental housing and this scheme looks to contribute a lot towards this. Giving 1700 people an affordable and liveable place to call home should be applauded