Woolworths Gladesville Mixed Use Proposal

As a member of the OLQP Parish and regular churchgoer, I am concerned about the impact of the development on the surrounding streets especially increased traffic and lack of parking. I am also worried about the size of the development, it is far too large for the area and for the quiet neighbourhood and surrounding streets. Additionally, the lack of public transport in the area is already a problem, the additional people coming into the area is going to make the issue far worse.

I am a 20 year resident of Eltham Street, severely disabled and an aged pensioner. The proposed development will be next door but one to my property, a small single residence cottage. I am extremely anxious about the impact of this development on my safety, wellbeing and ability to live independently at home as I currently do. My reasons for objection are highlighted in the attached document.

I object to Woolworth Gladesville Development. The community have reviewed all issues realted to having this development in the proposed location. A traffic bootle-neck area, next to the Local OLQP Church & School, not to mention Monash Park - that is heavily used Summer & Winter for Cricket and Soccer. An Aldi shopping centre in the same street! Local Streets are narrow and parking is at a premium, there are trasffic issue here NOW - that is why initially object and use Motion 3 from Ryde Council - where the motion was moved Tuesday 23rd of November - opposing a full line Woolworths at the proposed location for - the following well considered and highly discussed and supported reasons from the local community.

MOTION 3

N: That Council:

(a) Raise urgent concerns with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) regarding the scale and intensity of the proposed Woolworths development in Gladesville, particularly in relation to:

o Excessive Building Height and Density:  Podium of 3 storeys, with residential towers proposed at 12 storeys (total 16 storeys - when building Heights with lift over-run are taken into account) and 7 storeys (total 10storeys on Westminter Rd, opposite OLQP School) respectively. Notices of Motion Page 125 Agenda of the Council Meeting No. 10/25, dated Tuesday 23 September 2025.  This far exceeds the current zoning and surrounding urban context, where 6 to 8 storey developments are the norm with corresponding infrastructure.
o Inadequate Affordable Housing Provision:  Only 5% Gross Floor Area (GFA) has been allocated for affordable housing, which is well below the recommended 15% GFA under best practice planning principles.
o Lack of Justifiable Precedent:  Nearby examples of higher density, such as in Gordon, Killara, Lindfield and areas within 400m of a Heavy Rail station, are not applicable here due to Gladesville’s poor transport links. This area has Heavy Rail, Metro and Bus connectivity, supports only 8-storey developments in equivalent precincts.

(b) Formally request a 30% reduction in the proposed overall building scale and density of the Woolworths development due to:
o Lack of supporting transport infrastructure.
o Cumulative development impact in the Gladesville precinct (detailed below).
o Unsustainable traffic implications and poor local road capacity. (c) Demand a comprehensive, independently reviewed Traffic Impact Study and Traffic Master Plan to be submitted and made public, including:
o Clear modelling of residential and commercial peak vehicle movements. Current estimates suggest 200 vehicle movements per hour for Woolworths alone, excluding residential traffic.
o Evaluation of critical intersections such as the right turn into Westminster Road, potential cross-shopping at Aldi, and the closure of Eltham Street which may exacerbate congestion.
o Assessment of local road infrastructure and impact on resident amenity and pedestrian safety.

(d) Advocate to the State Government for funding and implementation of local road upgrades identified in the Traffic Master Plan, to be completed prior to any development approval. (e) Highlight to NSW DPHI the cumulative impacts of pending developments in the Gladesville area that will further compound transport and infrastructure pressure, including:
o Gladesville Town Centre: 500 Apartments + Retail.
o Woolworths Gladesville: 189 Apartments + Woolworths + Retail. Notices of Motion Page 126 Agenda of the Council Meeting No. 10/25, dated Tuesday 23 September 2025.
o Primrose Hill: 600 Apartments + 3 Levels of Retail.
o 14 Tennyson Road: 800 Apartments + Retail.

(f) Strongly object to high-density development being approved in an area with:
o No Heavy Rail access.
o No Light Rail.
o No integrated transport options.
o Substandard and overcrowded bus services, with frequent delays and inadequate capacity during peak hours. o Lack of commitment to public transport upgrades to support any significant increase in population density.

NSW Planning - please consider what we are saying as residents - we want a sustainable developing of North Gladesville and some character of the suburb maintained. We would support a scaled back residential development to help with housing supply - but a full line Woolworths is not a good idea in this location given the reasons in Motion 3.

Thanks for reviewing my Objection - and we hope you can make this something that will work for everyone.

Debbie Mackenzie
Percy St Glsdesville

To:
The Secretary
NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
4 Parramatta Square
12 Darcy Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Subject: Formal Objection – Woolworths Gladesville Mixed Use Proposal (Vic and West) – SSD-82225458
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to formally object to the proposed Woolworths Gladesville Mixed Use Development (Vic and West), SSD 82225458.
While I understand the intent to revitalise parts of Gladesville, this proposal is fundamentally inconsistent with sound urban planning principles and poses unacceptable risks to nearby residents and students.
1. Overshadowing and Privacy Impacts
The scale and height of the proposed building will cause major overshadowing to the school grounds and significantly impact natural light access. Apartments overlooking the school playground raise serious concerns about child safety and privacy that have not been mitigated in the current plans.
2. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
Locating a loading dock opposite the main entrance of a primary school is inconsistent with safe planning practice. The daily operation of delivery vehicles in this area would endanger children and parents during peak school times.
3. Strain on Local Traffic and Infrastructure
Gladesville’s local streets already experience congestion. The proposed development will increase vehicle movements without any clear strategy for road upgrades or traffic control improvements.
4. Lack of Public Transport Capacity
There is no nearby rail or metro service and the existing bus network is already operating beyond capacity. Without improved public transport infrastructure, this proposal will further strain local systems.
5. Lack of Construction Mitigation Planning
The proposal fails to outline how construction-related disruptions will be managed in compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Dust, noise, vibration, and truck activity will directly impact the health and safety of students, staff, and residents.
6. Incompatibility with Local Character
The development’s scale is inconsistent with surrounding low and mid-rise buildings, setting a precedent for inappropriate high-density development in this established community.
Given the absence of adequate mitigation measures for safety, traffic, and construction impacts, I strongly urge the Department to reject SSD 82225458 in its current form.
Yours sincerely,
Sarah Croft

I object to this Development for all the reasons provided by the acceptance of Notice of Motion 3 - Concerns Regarding Proposed Woolworths Development – Building Height, Density, Traffic and Transport Infrastructure - (dated Tuesday 23rd of September 2025 - Ryde Council Monthly Meeting) A Full LIne Woolworths in this location is innappropriate given the proximity to OLQP Primary School & Church and Monash Park - coupled with current traffic congestion and an ALDI store in the same street,make this a poor location for the Store. I would support a scaled residential development with adequate parking provisions.

Motion 3

That Council:

(a) Raise urgent concerns with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) regarding the scale and intensity of the proposed Woolworths development in Gladesville, particularly in relation to: o Excessive Building Height and Density:  Podium of 3 storeys, with residential towers proposed at 12 storeys (total 16 storeys) and 7 storeys (total 11 storeys) respectively. Notices of Motion Page 125 Agenda of the Council Meeting No. 10/25, dated Tuesday 23 September 2025. 
This far exceeds the current zoning and surrounding urban context, where 6 to 8 storey developments are the norm with corresponding infrastructure. o Inadequate Affordable Housing Provision: Only 5% Gross Floor Area (GFA) has been allocated for affordable housing, which is well below the recommended 15% GFA under best practice planning principles.
o Lack of Justifiable Precedent:  Nearby examples of higher density, such as in Gordon, Killara, Lindfield and areas within 400m of a Heavy Rail station, are not applicable here due to Gladesville’s poor transport links.  These areas have Heavy Rail, Metro and Bus connectivity, supports only 8-storey developments in equivalent precincts.

(b) Formally request a 30% reduction in the proposed overall building scale and density of the Woolworths development due to: o Lack of supporting transport infrastructure.
o Cumulative development impact in the Gladesville precinct (detailed below).
o Unsustainable traffic implications and poor local road capacity.

(c) Demand a comprehensive, independently reviewed Traffic Impact Study and Traffic Master Plan to be submitted and made public, including:

o Clear modelling of residential and commercial peak vehicle movements. Current estimates suggest 200 vehicle movements per hour for Woolworths alone, excluding residential traffic.
o Evaluation of critical intersections such as the right turn into Westminster Road, potential cross-shopping at Aldi, and the closure of Eltham Street which may exacerbate congestion.
o Assessment of local road infrastructure and impact on resident amenity and pedestrian safety.

(d) Advocate to the State Government for funding and implementation of local road upgrades identified in the Traffic Master Plan, to be completed prior to any development approval.

(e) Highlight to NSW DPHI the cumulative impacts of pending developments in the Gladesville area that will further compound transport and infrastructure pressure, including:
o Gladesville Town Centre: 500 Apartments + Retail. o Woolworths Gladesville: 189 Apartments + Woolworths + Retail. Notices of Motion Page 126 Agenda of the Council Meeting No. 10/25, dated Tuesday 23 September 2025.
o Primrose Hill: 600 Apartments + Retail.
o 14 Tennyson Road: 800 Apartments + Retail.

(f) Strongly object to high-density development being approved in an area with:
o No Heavy Rail access.
o No Light Rail.
o No integrated transport options.
o Substandard and overcrowded bus services, with frequent delays and inadequate capacity during peak hours.
o Lack of commitment to public transport upgrades to support any significant increase in population density.

I am writing to formally object to the proposed Woolworths Gladesville Mixed Use Development (Vic and West), State Significant Development Application SSD 82225458.
As a parent of a student at Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School, which is directly opposite the proposed site, I am deeply concerned about the potential effects this development will have on the safety, wellbeing, and everyday experience of students, families, and staff. The school is an integral part of our community, and the proposed development raises a number of serious issues that have not been adequately addressed.

I am an immediate neighbour to this development, living at 52 Eltham Street Gladesville. This is a small single residence cottage separated from the subject site by just one other small single residence cottage next door. I strongly object to this development’s accommodation as a State Significant Development under the HDA Pathway and concomitant Rezoning Pathway in its entirety, for the following important reasons outlined in the attached documents.

I write to OPPOSE the proposal on the grounds of excessive size, height and overshadowing, and inadequate traffic management options.

The Woolworths Gladesville Mixed Use Proposal is simply too large for the site proposed. At 14 storeys, it would be twice the height of existing developments along Victoria Road in Gladesville. The true bulk of the proposal, which is only revealed via the illustration in Figure 6 of Appendix N (Solar Reflectivity) as attached. The proposal is nearly four times the height of the Our Lady Queen of Peace (OLQP) church, and is obviously out of scale with its surroundings; it is also twice the height of the other multi-storey blocks erected on the south and western sides of Victoria Road in the vicinity over the last few years.

With 171 dwellings, there will be more than 200 cars garaged on the property. Given the likelihood that the number of resident’s cars would exceed the parking spaces required within such a development, it is almost certain that the overflow will spill out into the surrounding streets (as it does around the much lower density ‘Squireville’ estate adjacent to St Charles Primary School). This will certainly be the case when visitors’ cars are added.

The traffic flows outside OLQP primary school, particularly in the morning peak hour period (6.00-10.00am) would overload the capacity of Westminster and surrounding streets. It is not at all clear how parents will be able to drop off their children without causing substantial back-up of vehicles on the.

Proponents who assert that the bus network would be able to cope with the extra demand are clearly unfamiliar with the existing city-bound services, which are regularly full even by the time they reach the location of the proposal. Expectations that services will simply expand to meet demand are close to delusional, given the failure of the current operators of Sydney Buses to recruit and retain drivers.

I also wish to express my dissatisfaction with the shadow diagrams provided in Appendix H (Architectural Plans); all of them, including the mid-winter solstice one (as attached) are cut off in such a way as to not disclose the impact on properties downhill from the Dan Murphy's (ie southwards). More residential properties will be affected than these diagrams suggest. On a related matter, no effort seems to have been made to alert residents living on the blocks on the opposite side of Victoria Road from the Proposal's location to its potential impact on them.

It goes without saying that approval of this excessive development (let alone the utterly absurd 44-storey proposal on the Ryde Ex-services' Club site two kilometres away) would guarantee applications for a similar over-development of the long-derelict former Primrose Hill timberyard site directly across Victoria Road. Developments of this scale can only be supported – and justified – by the existence of a metro line that will almost certainly never now be constructed.

Finally, I wish to observe that this application is an abuse of the 'State Significant Development' process; it is an exercise in scaling-up the dollar value of a development application so that it reaches the threshold, rather than offering a genuinely significant contribution to the development of Sydney, let alone NSW.

I am writing to oppose the proposal on the basis that it is massively out of proportion with all of the other development in the area, will massively increase congestion, is insufficiently supported by transport options, significantly overshadow the immediate district, depletes local employment and depletes the diversity of employment in the district.
EXCESSIVELY HIGH AND DENSE
This proposal is excessively high and is even more so on the basis that it will be perched at the top of the highest point in the suburb. This development is proposed at 14 stories, while all the others are no higher than 7. Considering also the span of ground covered, it will be an extremely dense development; at 171 dwellings it is much greater density than the area is capable of accommodating.
CONGESTION IMPACT
This proposal is immediately opposite a school, childcare centre and church. With the potential of at least 171 vehicles likely to move at least once a day along a shared precinct with the school, child care centre and church, there is high likelihood of an extremely deleterious traffic impact. This is a serious safety concern for the neighbourhood. Existing local roads are already overburdened due to vehicles attempting to avoid Victoria Rd congestion, and street parking in the area is extremely limited.
INSUFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There is currently one bus service (501) that stops at the bus stop at the corner of Westminster Rd and Victoria Rd (and opposite). This bus is slow, limited, often cancelled, full during peak periods, has no express options, and does not have the capacity to enable effective transit for the many potential residents of this development to access employment, study, healthcare and other social needs. Other routes which previously stopped there have been cancelled and no longer operate. The alternative service (500X) is also often full during peak periods and does not effectively alleviate the congestion seen along Victoria Rd today in both directions during weekday peak hours, and over lengthy periods of the weekends. Sydney Buses has been unable to recruit and retain sufficient staff to meet the existing demand, let alone the impact of this excessive development.
OVERSHADOWING
The proposal plans do not clearly demonstrate the potential for overshadowing further along the southern side of Victoria Rd, for starters. The diagrams fail to show the potential for overshadowing by a 14 storey building in its completeness. A significant region not shown in the diagrams will clearly be affected. When extrapolated, the full extent is clearly excessive.
IMPACT ON LOCAL EMPLOYMENT
The development proposes to replace numerous small business units featuring a range of businesses mostly comprising skilled technical trades and professions with a single Woolworths store. Woolworths is renown for its employment of low-skilled workers at relatively low pay ranges. This will displace deplete the number of business and employment options in the district.
CONCLUSION
This development is more than twice the size of a rational development suitable for the area and should be reduced significantly. It should also be redesigned to support a wider variety of employment facilities, rather than just a single Woolworths store. This proposal should be REJECTED.

I write to OPPOSE the proposal on the grounds of excessive size, height and overshadowing, and inadequate traffic management options.

[NOTE: My earlier submission left out a subsidiary clause regarding the impact on other streets adjoining the Proposal site.]

The Woolworths Gladesville Mixed Use Proposal is simply too large for the site proposed. At 14 storeys, it would be twice the height of existing developments along Victoria Road in Gladesville. The true bulk of the proposal, which is only revealed via the illustration in Figure 6 of Appendix N (Solar Reflectivity) as attached. The proposal is nearly four times the height of the Our Lady Queen of Peace (OLQP) church, and is obviously out of scale with its surroundings; it is also twice the height of the other multi-storey blocks erected on the south and western sides of Victoria Road in the vicinity over the last few years.

With 171 dwellings, there will be more than 200 cars garaged on the property. Given the likelihood that the number of resident’s cars would exceed the parking spaces required within such a development, it is almost certain that the overflow will spill out into the surrounding streets (as it does around the much lower density ‘Squireville’ estate adjacent to St Charles Primary School). This will certainly be the case when visitors’ cars are added.

The traffic flows outside OLQP primary school, particularly in the morning peak hour period (6.00-10.00am) would overload the capacity of Westminster and surrounding streets. It is not at all clear how parents will be able to drop off their children without causing substantial back-up of vehicles on eastern part of Eltham Street and in Oxford Street. It will also have an impact on other local streets, effectively turning them into peak-hour 'rat runs'.

Proponents who assert that the bus network would be able to cope with the extra demand are clearly unfamiliar with the existing city-bound services, which are regularly full even by the time they reach the location of the proposal. Expectations that services will simply expand to meet demand are close to delusional, given the failure of the current operators of Sydney Buses to recruit and retain drivers.

I also wish to express my dissatisfaction with the shadow diagrams provided in Appendix H (Architectural Plans); all of them, including the mid-winter solstice one (as attached) are cut off in such a way as to not disclose the impact on properties downhill from the Dan Murphy's (ie southwards). More residential properties will be affected than these diagrams suggest. On a related matter, no effort seems to have been made to alert residents living on the blocks on the opposite side of Victoria Road from the Proposal's location to its potential impact on them.

It goes without saying that approval of this excessive development (let alone the utterly absurd 44-storey proposal on the Ryde Ex-services' Club site two kilometres away) would guarantee applications for a similar over-development of the long-derelict former Primrose Hill timberyard site directly across Victoria Road. Developments of this scale can only be supported – and justified – by the existence of a metro line that will almost certainly never now be constructed.

Finally, I wish to observe that this application appears to be an abuse of the 'State Significant Development' process; it is an exercise in scaling-up the dollar value of a development application so that it reaches the threshold, rather than offering a genuinely significant contribution to the development of Sydney, let alone NSW.

15 November 2025

To:
The Secretary
NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
4 Parramatta Square
12 Darcy Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Subject: Formal Objection – Woolworths Gladesville Mixed Use Proposal (Vic and West) – SSD-82225458

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to strongly object to the proposed Woolworths Gladesville Mixed Use Development (Vic and West), SSD 82225458.
As a parent of a student at Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School, directly opposite the proposed development, I hold serious concerns about the risks this project poses to the safety and wellbeing of our children.

1. Safety and Traffic Hazards
The proposed loading dock on Westminster Road, directly opposite the school’s main entrance, presents a significant safety risk. During drop-off and pick-up times, this area is already congested with cars, pedestrians, and buses. The addition of large delivery vehicles will only increase the danger for children and families crossing the road.
2. Privacy and Overshadowing
The proposed building’s height and scale will cast large shadows over the school playground and classrooms, reducing natural light during key learning and play periods. Apartments facing the school will also overlook the grounds, creating privacy issues for students that are completely inappropriate in a primary school setting.
3. Increased Traffic Congestion
Gladesville already faces heavy congestion during school hours and peak periods. This development will introduce even more vehicles to an area with limited parking and narrow streets, making it unsafe and impractical.
4. Lack of Public Transport Capacity
The local public transport system is inadequate to support a development of this scale. Gladesville has no rail or metro access, and buses are already over capacity during peak times. This will only drive more car use and worsen congestion.
5. Lack of Construction Mitigation and Compliance
The proposal provides insufficient information about how construction impacts such as dust, noise, vibration, and heavy vehicle movement will be managed to ensure safety and compliance. With the school directly across the street, these impacts could seriously affect students’ health, learning, and daily routine.
6. Incompatible Scale and Local Character
The proposed development is far larger and taller than any other building in the area. It does not align with Gladesville’s existing low to mid-rise character or its family-oriented community feel.

For the safety of our children and the wellbeing of the local community, I urge the Department to reject SSD 82225458 or require significant redesigns to address these unacceptable risks.

Yours faithfully,

--- ---
---, Gladesville, NSW, 2111

As a local that recently purchased their first home (in an apartment) in Gladesville, I support all developments that are bringing more apartment supply to our suburb. The only thing I do note is that a 14 storeys tower would be out-of-the-ordinarily high compared to other apartment density in Gladesville. Especially in the proposed location atop a high hill which oversees many low density homes, I would hope that the council determine a height limit for this project to be equivalent to other units in the area (which max 4-5 storeys).

I have significant concerns about the impact on traffic and parking in the surrounding area. Given the close proximity to the primary school and church, the increase in vehicle movements is will cause serious disruption to the local streets. Additionally, there is already a lack of public transport in the area, adding the planned number of new residents is inappropriate for the current public transport situation. While I am not opposed to the site being developed, the current proposal is far too large. With other projects in the pipeline for Gladesville, I have genuine concerns about the area becoming overdeveloped and not having the infrastructure to support it.

I think it’s great to have more housing options in Gladesville but the current proposal is too big. We currently have delays along Victoria road during peak hours especially since the westconnex changes through Rozelle and Drummoyne and adding additional traffic will only add to this. We also have very limited public transport options and this will only add pressure to an already stressed bus system. Also the proposed height of this development will block city views of neighbouring apartments in particular 408 Vic Rd and this will have a detrimental impact on property value for that apartment.

The lack of consideration for an area of Sydney that has no transport links and an extremely congested road. There needs to be a view of all developments that are taking place, including that of the “Gladesville master plan” to justify the exessive amount of additional apartment blocks and the increase of road traffic, lack of public transport. There should be no absolutely no reason why the building height should exceed that currently in place for a low rise residential area. This greed will detriment the area and those who have already bought properties in an already expensive area adding an over supply of high rise apartment blocks. Not fitting to the character and profile of the surrounding areas.

The lack of infrastructure in the area will increase the congestion on Victoria Rd in particular and create 'rat-runs' in adjacent residential streets. Lack of busses already servicing the area as well as the absence of rail/metro prohibit the reasonable development of this site. The scale of the development is also well above anything else in the area, compromising the liveability of surrounding streets and facilities. A smaller scale development which is about half the number of storeys would improve affordability in the area, while limiting the impacts on liveability.

Application Number: SSD82225458 Mixed Use Development



This objection is about the development is located directly opposite Our Lady Queen of peach Primary school and Church. The surrounding streets impacted include Eltham St (East and West), Westminster Street, Oxford St, Percy St, Cambridge St, Albert St and Gerrish St in respect to the street parking will be insufficient for the development of apartment dwellings with the standard 1 park per unit. We are seeing ABS data showing 2.2 people per dwelling and cars averaging 1.3 per dwelling. Where will 250 extra cars be parked. If street parking was made, we can assume that streets will come with additional parking restrictions. This will then contribute to 200 or more extra traffic congestions around a Kindergarten to Year 6 school as well as Church mass. Eltham Street is one way, which then will lead to the increased traffic on Westminster Street and Oxford Street. Westminster’s Street with increased street parking on both sides becomes narrow and will be used as a major thoroughfare for getting back around to Ryde road and around to Victoria road.

Oxford street is already a major slow down for two cars to pass due to how narrow the street already is. This may then force cars to use Percy St or Eltham Street which are very narrow and already unsafe due to the high traffic of fast-food outlets forcing traffic to exit onto these streets. The local traffic movements will dramatically increase and congestion to follow. We cannot see any traffic plan or change to the flow of streets to use Victoria road as Aldi development has for example.

The height of the building needs to be reduced 30 to 40%. This height will overshadow the areas and be outside the interpretation of the zoning used in Ryde Local Environmental Plan 2014. What is frightening is the view of the school. 170 students (k to 6) who will be able to be viewed during school hours and after school curriculums. Privacy impact is significant.

Also a place of worship next door. The school is 100 years old this year and together with the church this development would not preserve the unique character, heritage, and scale of the area. Clarke Hopkins Development application plans show a great shadow being cast over the school and church access points

Further to this, houses surround by this building with height would also lose privacy to a building that does not fit the existing environmental plan or would what one would expect as being a resident in Gladesville. Does not pass a pub test in the streets surrounding this development. The Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church and School, established were established in 1925 and the Church is considered Heritage.

With 170 students entering and leaving school each day, there is great concern that this development cannot support the proper safety that exists with current traffic and the increased traffic congestion that will come. Pedestian site lines needs to be reviewed. The development does not show that Victoria road will be the entry or exit. No traffic modelling has been performed in the streets since the building was sold.

A 3581 square metre full line supermarket and associated retail will only increase the traffic congestion with heavy vehicles and increase the inappropriate access of heavy vehicles for a site without clear access or roads that allow for heavy vehicles to access. Woolworths primarily use semi-trailers with rear access and trucks with GMV 24 tonne or 22 pallet trailers being used. How would these semi-trailers turn into Westminster Street travelling East on Victoria road without dangerously using two lanes to turn into the street. Turn paths do not exist nor are streets wide enough. These streets have been narrowed in the last 30 years. If the truck came from the North, how would a semi-trailer enter Westminster from the roundabout on Ryde road.

Clarke Hopkins plans do not show Westminster Street turning path to be changing from what it currently is.

If semi-trailers are not being used, then locals would see greater use to more heavy vehicles to deliver Woolworths inventory. We already see this very dangerous delivery method being used at Boronia Park Woolworths. Pedestrians will be at great risk with this development and heavy increased traffic and heavy vehicle use.

The access routes for this site are inappropriate. If the trucks cannot be bought in via docks on Victoria road then it’s clear the mixed-use site is not right for this area.

The Gladesville corridor does not have the public transport to support this growth in residents and existing residents. With buildings of this size and scale, we would expect a metro line close by. Developments with metro access are not even at these proposed heights in mixed use buildings, such as along the North Shore.

Westminster Street and the school is also exposed to the bulk waste vehicles coming and going for the mixed-use property. All residential bins and Woolworths bins directly face the school precinct and church.

In regards to Boronia Park Woolworths, what would be the future plan for this supermarket. I would object to a second Woolworths supermarket within short distance.

Finally construction impact and the use of all the surrounding residential roads will be greatly impacted.

Kind Regards
Andrew Bennett
10 Oxford Street, Gladesville, NSW, 211

Privacy Request:
I request that my name be withheld from the list of published submitters.
Suburb: Gladesville

Objection to Proposed Development and Rezoning
I wish to formally object to the proposed development and concurrent rezoning at 363–373 Victoria Road and 44–48 Eltham Street, Gladesville, for the following reasons:

1. Excessive Height and Density
The proposed development includes buildings up to 14 storeys, which is significantly out of character with the Gladesville area. Both Ryde Council and Hunters Hill Council have historically limited building heights to 6–8 storeys, and no existing buildings in the vicinity reach this scale.
The proposed 171 apartments far exceed what is reasonable for the site. A more appropriate scale would be no more than 6–8 storeys and fewer than 100 apartments, which would better align with the surrounding built form and community expectations.

2. Pressure on Public Transport and Infrastructure
Gladesville does not have access to metro or rail services, and the nearest ferry terminal is located further away at Huntleys Point. The suburb is entirely reliant on bus services, which are already under pressure.

Victoria Road experiences significant congestion during peak periods, particularly between Gladesville Bridge and the Rozelle Interchange.
The proposal will place additional strain on an already stretched bus network, with no indication of increased service provision.
The Green Travel Plan targets 40% public transport usage, but this is unrealistic without major upgrades to the network.

Beyond transport, the development will also place pressure on:

Local medical services
School placements
Basic liveability and amenity in the suburb


3. Parking and Traffic Concerns
The proposal includes 202 residential parking spaces for 171 apartments, meaning not every apartment is allocated a full car space. This is likely to result in overflow parking on surrounding streets, which are already constrained.

4. Traffic and Safety Impacts
The Transport Impact Assessment estimates up to 425 vehicle trips per hour during peak periods. This will place pressure on:

Eltham Street, which is currently a quiet residential street
Westminster Road, adjacent to Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School

The proposed reinstatement of two-way traffic on Eltham Street and the location of the loading dock on Westminster Road raise serious safety concerns for school children and local residents, and pose risks to pedestrian safety.

5. Environmental and Amenity Impacts
The development will result in:

Overshadowing of nearby properties, placing them in permanent shade. Residents with solar panels may lose access to sunlight.
Loss of privacy
Increased noise and traffic
Reduced on-street parking, and potential impacts on existing bus lanes

While the proposal includes deep soil zones and landscaping, the overall scale and intensity of the development will negatively impact the character and amenity of the area.

Conclusion
I acknowledge that the site should be developed, and I support appropriate renewal. However, the current proposal is excessive in height, density, and impact. A revised proposal with 6–8 storeys and fewer than 100 apartments would be more suitable and sustainable.
I urge the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and Ryde Council to reject the proposed development and rezoning in its current form, and instead support a fairer, safer, and more reasonable alternative that reflects the needs and expectations of the entire community.

I am somewhat supportive of an appropriate redevelopment of this site for residential and commercial use, I believe the scale and scope of the current proposal present several serious issues for the local community and are inconsistent with planning policy.
1) Policy Non-Compliance: the majority of the development site falls within a zone governed by the updated NSW State Environmental Planning Policy, which designates a maximum height of six storeys for ‘low to mid-rise’ developments. The proposed height of 12 storeys is double this limit and risks setting a precedent for future non-compliant developments.
2). Traffic and Road Safety Concerns: The increased traffic, including larger delivery vehicles servicing a high-rise building, will impact the safety and functionality of local residential streets. I am particularly concerned about vehicles negotiating the tight right-hand turn from Victoria Road into Westminster Road. The north end of Eltham Street is already significantly impacted by the Aldi traffic. I believe the North End of Eltham Street should be closed at the Monash End just past the Aldi driveway and the street be made into a cul-de-sac for residents only to offset the Aldi and Woolworths Traffic. Woolworths and the developer are stating that all residents of Gladesville, Boronia Park, Ryde, Putney, Tennyson Point will walk to the supermarket which is ridiculous.
3) Parking Pressures; Eltham Street parking is already under significant strain due to city commuters using Eltham Street to park and catch city buses and there is surrounding street congestion during school hours from drop-off/pick-up at OLQP Primary School, including before and after school care (7:00 am to 6:00pm). Lastly, there is social housing on Eltham Street which has no off-street parking and relies entirely on street parking and limited off-street parking for OLQP Church parishioners and community activities such as playgroups held in the Church Hall.
4) Inadequate Transport Infrastructure: Public transport along Victoria Road is already at capacity during peak hours. There is no indication of how existing infrastructure can support the increased population from this and other future developments in the Gladesville area.
5) Excessive Height : the proposed building is completely out of character with the surrounding area, which includes single-storey homes on Eltham Street, OLQP Primary School, and OLQP Church on Westminster Road. The scale is overwhelming and inconsistent with the established built environment.


A more appropriately scaled proposal would be in the long-term interest of both residents and the neighbourhood’s character.

I am making an objection to the project based on the below reasons:
1) creation of high density and and therefore high traffic facility right next to a school with young children has utmost safety concerns.
2) demolition with asbestos aerosols and construction will have adverse health impact to children, staff and other related members of the community.
3) high rise apartment will compromise the privacy of young children.
4) reduced sunlight caused by shadow of new building will adversely impact the health and well-being of young children, staff, and community.