I am an owner at 2 Waterview Dr and have been a resident for 7 years as well as being a professional transport economist. I am strongly opposed to development in this particular location because:
• Significant topographical and transport access constraints mean the development will have a catastrophic impact on congestion, safety and amenity – Additional construction vehicles and traffic generation from residents (+1,260 car trips per day) combined with insufficient parking (1 park per dwelling, likely to be an additional 71-119 vehicles parking on-street) and poor bus services (infrequent, slow and unreliable) will have a catastrophic impact on congestion, safety and quality of life for local residents and through-traffic from nearby Victoria and Epping Roads:
o Burns Bay Rd is located on a ridge line with narrow lanes and paths which are not separated from local traffic, meaning further widening or intersection upgrades are not feasible.
o There are substantial deficiencies in the transport assessment which mean it is misleading and cannot be relied upon:
 Only 2 local intersections have been modelled with the most congested locations omitted.
 But even then, this modelling shows the intersection will be over capacity by 2035 without the development.
 No intersection upgrades or other capacity improvements have been included in the proposal.
• Inappropriate scale of development which is double the existing middle-density developments in the area (5-8 storeys) – Lane Cove has already done a lot of “heavy lifting” in terms of medium density development around the Lane Cove Town Centre and Waterview Drive/Burns Bay Rd (5-8 storeys). However, development of up to 15 storeys is totally out of character with the local area, being double the current height limit. Lane Cove has been rated as one of the most liveable local governments in Australia but this sort of high density development is now putting this under threat from the construction and resident traffic that will be generated with no mitigation.
See attachment for detailed evidence and figures supporting these comments

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As the owner of a unit in 292-298 Burns Bay Road and the father of a daughter who attends the daycare centre located at 2 Waterview Drive, I’m extremely concerned about the plans and believe we should reject the proposal for the following reasons:

• Building works and construction would create dangerous conditions for my daughter, other children and pedestrians around the day care centre and its surrounds
• Construction works would impact the safe use of the local playgrounds
• Day to day safety, including the ability to safely walk to the bus stop, local parks or shops, would significantly reduce due to increased traffic and foot flow from construction work and new residents and the associated dangers
• The proposal would dwarf other buildings, cause loss of views and overshadowing, as well as a loss of privacy and being an eye sore for local residents. This includes significant impact on the current privacy and view of my balcony, which would be ruined by the proposed development (see current view attached, where you can see the roof of the existing building on the right hand side of the image)
• Significant noise pollution (both from construction and post completion due to new residents) that would impact local residents
• Significant environmental impact on local nature, especially Hughes Park and Burns Bay Reserve
• Local infrastructure, especially the roads to and from 300 Burns Bay Road, wouldn’t be able to cope with the significant increase in traffic and congestion (both during construction and post completion due to the increase in local residents)

I understand the need to build sufficient housing, but the proposal will create significant danger for local residents and children, harm the local environment/nature and is very much out of place for the area. If the work is approved, I struggle to think how I could safely take my daughter and our dog on a walk to Hughes Park or Burns Bay Reserve, it's hard enough to do so already let alone with the residents of 3 new apartment blocks also using the roads or the associated construction works. I sincerely hope you’re able to decline the proposal to ensure the safety of local residents, children and nature.

Dear Planning Assessment Team,
I wish to formally object to the proposed development at 300 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove.
While I am not a resident of the immediate area, I am a regular visitor and am concerned that the proposal, in its current form, places excessive strain on both the character of the suburb and its existing infrastructure. My key concerns are outlined below:
• Excessive height and scale: The proposal significantly exceeds current zoning expectations, with buildings reaching approximately 15 storeys. This is out of proportion with surrounding developments and will visually dominate the area.
• Overdevelopment of the site: The addition of 200+ dwellings represents a substantial increase in density that does not appear to be supported by existing infrastructure capacity.
• Traffic congestion: Burns Bay Road is already heavily congested, particularly during peak hours. Increased vehicle movements from a development of this size will further impact traffic flow and accessibility.
• Insufficient parking provision: The proposal does not appear to include adequate parking for residents and visitors. This will likely result in overflow into surrounding streets and community spaces.
• Impact on local amenities: Increased parking demand is expected to affect access to nearby facilities, including the Waterview Community Centre and surrounding recreational areas.
• Overshadowing and loss of amenity: The height and bulk of the buildings will result in significant overshadowing of neighbouring apartments, many of which were built in accordance with existing planning controls. Public spaces such as Burns Bay Reserve and Hughes Park are also likely to be adversely affected by reduced sunlight.
• Inconsistency with local character: The overall scale and density of the proposal do not align with the established character of Lane Cove and surrounding areas, risking a negative shift in the feel and liveability of the suburb.
In summary, the proposal appears to prioritise density over appropriate planning outcomes and does not adequately address the impacts it will have on the surrounding area.
Thank you for considering this submission.
Kind regards,

Fiona Alison Eadie

Please see attached Objection Letter in relation to:

SSD Number 87925706
Property Address : 300 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove

Lodged by: Robert Borg
Owner: Apt 2304 / 288 Burns Bay Road Lane Cove

Hello,

Hope you’re well. This is an urgent issue as I’m attempting to make a submission about the above proposal but I’m unable to do so via your portal. The closing date for submissions is only a few days away so please can you accept my submission via email.

As the owner of a unit in 292-298 Burns Bay Road and the father of a daughter who attends the daycare centre located at 2 Waterview Drive, I’m very concerned about the plans and believe we should reject the proposal for the following reasons:

• Building works and construction would create dangerous conditions for my daughter, other children and pedestrians around the day care centre
• Construction would also impact the safe use of the local playgrounds
• The proposal would dwarf other buildings, cause loss of views and overshadowing, as well as a loss of privacy and being an eye sore for local residents
• Significant noise pollution (both from construction and post completion) that would impact local residents
• Significant environmental impact on local nature, especially Hughes Park and Burns Bay Reserve
• Local infrastructure, especially the roads to and from 300 Burns Bay Road, wouldn’t be able to cope with the significant increase in traffic and congestion (both during construction and post completion)
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o Increased traffic would also significantly increase the risk of danger for local children and pedestrians

I understand the need to building sufficient housing, but the proposal is very much out of place for the area and I sincerely hope you’re able to decline the proposal to ensure the safety of local residents and children.

Please let me know if I can do anything else to support this process.

Thanks
Ben