Traffic Congestion
Victor Street is a no-through road with significant traffic congestion due to the presence of:
- 3 residential apartment blocks, including the recently approved build-to-rent NOVUS tower
- kiss-and-ride zone for dropoff to local train station
- thoroughfare for vehicles needing to access the main boulevard (common due to market stalls)
The traffic congestion for Victor and Albert streets is frequently a bottleneck with no cars being able to enter
/ exit Victor St within the timing of a traffic light change.
We propose that any potential redevelopment to include a clause to ensure the carpark entrance is not on
Victor Street.
2) Shadowing of Chatswood Oval
Chatswood oval is the only significant public green space in the central district of Chatswood. It is frequently
used by families as well as local sporting clubs (rugby, cricket etc).
The proposed height of the mandarin centre development will cause overshadowing of the oval which will
impact on its usability.
There are no other suitable public green spaces in Chatswood that can replace the oval.
3) Blockage of Natural Light
The south facing units of the Sebel building (over 100) will have a dramatic impact on loss of natural light.
The NSW Apartment Design Guide specifies the amount of natural light that should be available for apartments. The proposed height and setback distance between the 2 buildings will certainly impact on light.
There has been no modelling to determine impact on the residents of the Sebel.
4) Privacy Concerns
The design photos show a very short setback distance between the proposed Mandarin Centre
redevelopment and The Sebel. This will result in the south-facing residents of The Sebel and the north-facing
residents of the Mandarin Centre redevelopment both having significant privacy concerns - being able to
look clearly into each others apartments.
Section 2F of the Apartment Design Guide (NSW Gov - Planning and Development) states that 2 apartment
residential buildings requires a separation distance of 24 metres between habitable rooms and balconies.
This has not been shown to be the case in the proposed redevelopment - this is in violation of the guidelines.
5) Wind Tunnelling
Tall buildings with minimal separation distance results in significant wind tunnelling. There has been no
modelling to show the effects of this, and similarly no discussion on strategies to minimise the impact of wind
tunnelling on pedestrians and residents.

I strongly object to this over development which shows no consideration for view sharing and blocking natural light to surrounding buildings. This project will increase traffic problems and social issues in the area.

I strongly object to the proposed changes for the development, specifically the amendment from one tower to two towers.

My property is located at the Sebel, directly adjacent to this site. The new proposal is unacceptable for the following reasons:

1. Loss of Fresh Air & Natural Light
The two towers are now positioned too close to our building. This will severely restrict fresh air flow and overshadow our property, creating an unhealthy, dark living environment.

2. Loss of Privacy
By extending the building footprint closer to our boundary, the development will result in direct overlooking into our private living spaces.

3. Traffic Chaos
Chatswood already suffers from severe traffic congestion. This intensified development will overwhelm local streets and intersections, creating a public safety risk.

4. This development is too high relative to Council's own plans of the surrounding area. As I understand, the Mandarin Centre is zoned retail and cannot be that high.

5. You have already unreasonably approved a huge unsightly tower- the Novus, (despite significant community objection), which will be unreasonably high compared to the surrounding area. Novus is your answer to the housing demand and quota, so why are we being bombarded with another two huge and high developments in basically one street? The people of this area of Chatswood do NOT feel heard at all and basically feel ignored by the government.

I request that State Government refuse this modification and revert to a single tower design that respects the existing setback and amenity of neighbouring residents.

Yours faithfully,
Chung-Hou Lee

I strongly object to this proposed development on the grounds that it contravenes view sharing laws

I refer to the legal case "tenacity consulting v Warringah Council (2004) NSWLEC 140

The development is expected to have significant impacts on residents nearby, including concerns relating to traffic congestion, loss of natural light, privacy, and wind tunnelling.

I’m a resident of Sebel Chatswood and I strongly object the proposed redevelopment of Mandarin Centre for the following reasons:
1. Block of natural light
The new development is proposed to be right in front of the south aspect of Sebel, up to 32 levels. This will completely block the natural sunlight for more than 100 Sebel units, impacting the physical health and increasing mental stress to the residents.

2. Traffic
The traffic on Victor street is already at its capacity. During peak hours, visitors to Chatswood and the local residents find it very hard to enter or exit Victor street. The redevelopment is proposing the car park entrance at Victor street , making the traffic even less bearable to local residents and people wanting to come to Chatswood.

3. Discrapency in the proposal display.
The two tower design was not displayed in the final scoping report. The “ Mandarin Centre scoping report final” stated the - tower design, with some natural light exposure to Sebel. The new 2 tower design was only displayed in the appendix which was very hard for me to access. I was onto aware of this document after my friend help me to search the document in the portal. It is very confusing and personally deliberatingly so that it’s hard for people to access.

There are also many other factors such as privacy issue for south facing residents in Sebel and north facing resident in new development; wind tunneling for residents and pedestrians; shadowing of tue oval.

For all the reasons above, I strongly objection to the redevelopment.

Yours, Raymond Ming Cheung and Amy.

I am making a submission on behalf of Chatswood Baptist Church.
Please refer to attached document.

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