I strongly object to this development application, Please see my attached letter of objection.

I live within 10 metres of the proposed development. The current proposal is 6 storeys over what had been rejected by the Land and Environment Court (5-storey development). It is completely incongruous to the streetscape.
having driven in peak hour heading into the city, traffic can bank up from the intersection of the City West Link and Norton Street past the roundabout at the intersection of Norton Street and William Street. Additional traffic from this development will only exacerbate the current issue. Buses can also be caught up in this traffic problem.
North Street, among other streets around this development site, I foresee will be used for overflow visitor traffic coming over into this area.
Assuming an average of 2 occupants per unit in the 203 units, this equates to an increase of over 400 population just within this area. I bought into Leichhardt because it still has a quiet 'village' atmosphere. This development will most certainly change that.

I am opposed to this proposal as it stands.

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I object to this proposal. Please see the attached letter outlining my objections

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I support the project

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I object to the application on the following grounds

1. Excessive height and scale
2. Negative impact on traffic, parking and public transport
3. Insufficient local infrastructure to support proposed population increase
4. Significant and prolonged construction impacts
5. Solar access, overshadowing and amenity impacts remain unresolved
6. The affordable housing contribution is too limited to justify the uplift
7. Material errors, inconsistencies and evidence gaps in the application
8. The exhibition period has not allowed meaningful community participation
See attached submission for more detail.

Dear Assessment Team,

We are writing to object to the State Significant Development application (SSD-119545240) for 40–76 William Street, Leichhardt. The proposed redevelopment is oversized, out of character for the area, and the proposed rezoning is unjustified. Please consider our points below in assessing this application.
 
·       Excessive height: Oversized and Overshadowing
The predominant dwelling height of the neighbourhood is 1-2 storey, with 3-storeys being exceptional. An 11-storey development is completely out of character with the locality and the existing buildings. The excessive height will have a negative impact to privacy, noise, and light for our home and the neighbouring townhouses. As raised in our previous objections to the Development Applications for this site, the impact on our privacy and sunlight remain a deep concern. As well as being incongruous with the neighbourhood, it creates 9 extra storeys above the current height with windows and balconies overlooking our home. This will negatively impact privacy and noise to our west-facing rooms and our otherwise private rear courtyard, and similarly those of the neighbouring townhouses and apartments in The Allen Estate.
 
As can be seen in the pictures in the attached letter (taken from the Application, my additions in red) the overshadowing, particularly in winter, from the proposed new buildings will significantly impact our access to light and detrimentally affect our solar panel use. Our kitchen, living area, courtyard and main bedroom are west-facing, meaning the proposed new buildings will tower over us, blocking our access to late afternoon sun and impeding our ability to generate solar electricity from our rooftop solar panels.
 
The Visual Impact Assessment document significantly downplays the importance of being able to see the sky. The general low-rise of the area is part of the appeal of living in this section of Leichhardt – if this 11-storey development is allowed to go ahead, surrounding streets and properties will be overshadowed, whilst neighbourhood views and amenity will be spoiled.

Viewpoint 02 and 03 in the Visual Impact Assessment by Urbaine clearly shows the oversized nature of the proposed buildings in relation to the existing structures. In the mocked-up ‘photomontage of proposal’ in viewpoint 02 (from William Street) you can’t even see the top of the proposed building. Eleven storeys is completely out of character and ruins the streetscape, where all other buildings are only 1-3 storeys. Any new development of this site should be in keeping with the surrounding area.

·       Rezoning unjustified
We argue that the proposed rezoning of the area is unjustified, unnecessary, and disproportionate to the public benefit suggested in the proposal. At its proposed over-the-top scale, the development will increase housing density to a level not supported by the current surrounding infrastructure. With no plans for improving public transport links and services, local traffic will be congested with 239 extra cars. Buses and lightrail in Leichhardt are already over-capacity during peak hour. A development of this scale will only make the situation worse. There are other areas in Leichhardt and surrounding suburbs that have been put forward by local and state governments that are more suitable to a development of this scale. This neighhourhood is not on a major road, nor next to a shopping district and public services, making it unsuitable for a development this immense.
 
·       Unacceptable Floor Space Ratio
Previous development applications for the site were rejected by the council and the Land and Environment Court due to unsuitable FSR and overshadowing of surrounding properties: It was found that the Stage 1 Concept Proposal did not adequately address the requirements of Clause 6.14(4) of the Leichhardt LEP 2013, that the Clause 4.6 variation request to exceed the floor space ratio control was not sufficiently justified, and that the height of one building would result in unacceptable overshadowing impacts on adjoining residential properties”. These proposed height of the previous applications was 5 storeys, while the current proposal is eleven storeys – a vast increase in size and scale that will detrimentally impact the neighbourhood.
 
·       Not enough affordable housing
The EIS states that only 15 of the proposed 203 dwellings will be provided as affordable housing. This represents only 7.4% of the dwellings by number and 5% of the total gross floor area. Such a small percentage of affordable housing does not justify the rezoning of the area. There is no point developing apartments if they are unaffordable for those who need them. Community need should not be outweighed by the interests of property developers.
 
Conclusion
In summary, while we support the use of the site for new housing for Leichhardt, we are opposed to this rezoning proposal, and strongly object to the excessive height and scale of the proposed new structures. The buildings are significantly larger than the surrounding streetscape: an 11-storey structure is completely out of character with the area and poses unacceptable overshadowing to neighbouring properties. A balance must be struck between providing more housing and retaining the amenity, community and scale for the existing residents of north Leichhardt.
Thank you for the opportunity to express our concerns. We urge that this proposal be rejected by the assessment panel. Please consider our objections and contact us if you require further information.
 
Sincerely,
Penelope Robinson & Alexander Case (Townhouse 139/69 Allen St)

This project is on my street which is already a difficult place to park residential cars. The development has not catered to parking issues as there are not enough for each proposed apartment. The street is already a thoroughfare and bear a small school and I am concerned about the increased traffic and safety of residents and school children. There is a church nearby and parking will be impacted due for parishioners who are elderly. The construction is aesthetically appealing unpleasant and will lower the prices of my home and all residents. The light into our backyards will be impacted due to the height of this construction. The noise and pollution during construction will be unbearable and I am 86 years old. The services in the area will be impacted by such a large construction and new residents. I am concerned in every level and object