I own a property in Leichhardt across the street from the proposed development.
I support the project because the most significant contribution that the Inner West Council can make to restoring the, once vibrant, but now lackluster economy of the Norton Street shopping and restaurant area is to facilitate more families moving into the area by permitting high-quality high density development. An increased number of families in the area will likely trigger a virtuous cycle of increased local spending and increased local investment to the great benefit of the community.
More broadly, I encourage the Inner West Council to: a) approve a greater number of high-quality high density developments in the vicinity of Norton Street and Parramatta Road; and b) facilitate access to a greater number of public transport options such as the metro.

Dear Lachlan,

I am writing to formally lodge my objection to the proposed 16-storey development at 307-315 Parramatta Rd. My property, which is neighbouring the site, will be significantly impacted by the current proposal during both the construction and operational phases of this project.

Whilst I understand that the Council needs to deliver on its housing policies, my primary objections are based on the following concerns:

1) Excessive Building Height and the Impacts on Privacy/Overlooking
I am concerned about the impacts of privacy and overlooking into mine and my surrounding neighbours' courtyards by the 16-storey building. The proposed development should be no greater than 6-storeys to minimise this issue.

2) Traffic Congestion
I am concerned that the addition of 154 residential units (and possible future developments in the area) will significantly increase traffic volume on Redmond St (West). Vehicle thoroughfare and access to existing driveways and garages on this narrow stretch of road, coupled with the existing loading zone, will be difficult at best. The Council should consider making this road a one-way street going into Redmond St (West) from Catherine St to reduce the congestion impact.

I urge the Council to reconsider this application in its current form until these issues have been addressed.

Thank you.

Please explain what infrastructure you have put in place to allow for that many additional residents to move into the area, what additional buses, what roads, etc that can possibly allow for such an influx of population.

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This planned development is less than 100 meters to my house.
There is no any single building in that area which is more than 4 or 5 storey. Obviously this development 16 storey is too high on that location. I will lose all my privacy at all for the backyard.

I support the project

I strongly support this project. This is what the community needs and the site is perfect for the proposal.

More housing is required particularly along the Parramatta Road corridor. Home prices are through the roof because of a lack of supply. There is a generation who will not be able to afford their own home and Sydney rents are too expensive. If there is more available housing to meet the demand home prices and rents should be more affordable. Leichhardt is full of empty shops. If there are more people living in my suburb the demand for local goods and services should rise and in turn businesses will open in the local area. I hope Leichhardt will return to the lively neighbourhood it was when I moved here in the late 1990’s. I’m a YIMBY!

Get it built. This area of Sydney has a massive undersupply of apartments, forcing essential workers and younger individuals further out of the city. This area has great infrastructure, and will help revitalise the area. I encourage the proponent to reduce the provision of car parking as this area is very well served by public transport, and it will significantly densify under the parramatta road corridor urban transformation strategy, and other state policies, which will further reduce car parking demand in future. This could be achieved by considering the non-discretionary parking rates under the GTIA.