juliet christina munro
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juliet christina munro
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gravesend
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New South Wales
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Keiran Thomas
I object to redevolopment 8 - 10 McLean St Edgecliff ssd- 80626208 because New McLean St is a no through road and already there is great congestion in the street with cars going into parking station from the busy New South Head Road. Also removing established trees which cool and quieten this hub at Edgecliff would be very detrimental to the environment which is becoming increasingly important
Edgecliff centre area is already overcrowded with buildings going up on corner of New South Head Road and New Mclean St and 1 Darling Point Road
Why spoil a working area when in my opinion there are many better options for the developer to build housing.
I do implore that the nsw gov puts proper thought into this proposed application. Sydney is a beautiful airy city so why won't the developers look around and find a convenient area where there is space. The future is so important so please try to make the developers see reason and ask them to make a more suitable decision on areas to develop. In my opinion planned cities last forever bathed in beauty. There seems to be endless areas between the city and Newcastle crying out to be cleverly developed and the intrastructure, rail, fast train and road service already working in that area . I implore you for the sake of the city to consider other options remembering AI has commenced so less people will be travelling daily to work.
sincerely,
Juliet Munro
I object to redevolopment 8 - 10 McLean St Edgecliff ssd- 80626208 because New McLean St is a no through road and already there is great congestion in the street with cars going into parking station from the busy New South Head Road. Also removing established trees which cool and quieten this hub at Edgecliff would be very detrimental to the environment which is becoming increasingly important
Edgecliff centre area is already overcrowded with buildings going up on corner of New South Head Road and New Mclean St and 1 Darling Point Road
Why spoil a working area when in my opinion there are many better options for the developer to build housing.
I do implore that the nsw gov puts proper thought into this proposed application. Sydney is a beautiful airy city so why won't the developers look around and find a convenient area where there is space. The future is so important so please try to make the developers see reason and ask them to make a more suitable decision on areas to develop. In my opinion planned cities last forever bathed in beauty. There seems to be endless areas between the city and Newcastle crying out to be cleverly developed and the intrastructure, rail, fast train and road service already working in that area . I implore you for the sake of the city to consider other options remembering AI has commenced so less people will be travelling daily to work.
sincerely,
Juliet Munro
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Dalkeith
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Western Australia
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As an owner of a small terrace in Edgecliff near this proposed development, I strongly object to it.
The traffic flow around New Maclean Street is already diabolical. It is particularly bad at the traffic lights, where the new apartment residents would be expected to enter and exit multiple times per day. The area is highly busy as it is, with a large apartment block having been built on top of the supermarket (which suggests that the area already contributes to high density living).
Also, the proposed height is far too high. The residents will likely be able to see into all of our backyards and there may be shadowing issues.
The area is a heritage one, with the area around Glebe Street (where my terrace is) being of considerable significance to the history of the State. Another very high apartment block, with all of the traffic and population inflow that it brings, is inconsistent with the maintenance of the heritage of this beautiful area in circumstances where there are already many apartment buildings that are in place. No justification has been given as to the size and scale of this development.
The traffic flow around New Maclean Street is already diabolical. It is particularly bad at the traffic lights, where the new apartment residents would be expected to enter and exit multiple times per day. The area is highly busy as it is, with a large apartment block having been built on top of the supermarket (which suggests that the area already contributes to high density living).
Also, the proposed height is far too high. The residents will likely be able to see into all of our backyards and there may be shadowing issues.
The area is a heritage one, with the area around Glebe Street (where my terrace is) being of considerable significance to the history of the State. Another very high apartment block, with all of the traffic and population inflow that it brings, is inconsistent with the maintenance of the heritage of this beautiful area in circumstances where there are already many apartment buildings that are in place. No justification has been given as to the size and scale of this development.
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EDGECLIFF
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New South Wales
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I am one of many essential workers who live at 8-10 New McLean St, Edgecliff and work locally.
I am opposed to the development proposal for the site because it significantly reduces the number of apartments from approximately 100 studio and 1-bedroom units, down to 65 units. It also removes the established trees which seamlessly integrate with adjacent Trumper Park.
I believe the redevelopment will prohibit essential workers from living close to the hospitals in the area.
I encourage reconsideration of the project design to increase (not decrease) the number of dwellings on the site, to include a significant number of studio apartments. I also hope the new development will retain the significant green spaces and trees which are home to, or frequented by, native birds, bats and reptiles.
Thank you for your consideration.
I am opposed to the development proposal for the site because it significantly reduces the number of apartments from approximately 100 studio and 1-bedroom units, down to 65 units. It also removes the established trees which seamlessly integrate with adjacent Trumper Park.
I believe the redevelopment will prohibit essential workers from living close to the hospitals in the area.
I encourage reconsideration of the project design to increase (not decrease) the number of dwellings on the site, to include a significant number of studio apartments. I also hope the new development will retain the significant green spaces and trees which are home to, or frequented by, native birds, bats and reptiles.
Thank you for your consideration.
Merrill Witt
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VAUCLUSE
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New South Wales
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Please see attached submission.
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William Tulloch
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William Tulloch
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Edgecliff Residents Organisation
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Edgecliff Residents Organisation
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EDGECLIFF
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New South Wales
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I have attached my letter of objection file below.
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miranda sheppard
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miranda sheppard
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EDGECLIFF
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New South Wales
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Submission: Objection to SSD-80626208
Redevelopment of 8–10 New McLean Street, Edgecliff
To the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure,
I write as a nearby resident of Edgecliff to formally object to the proposed redevelopment at 8–10 New McLean Street (SSD-80626208), particularly the proposal for excavation of a five-storey basement car park.
While I recognise the importance of housing delivery, this proposal represents an excessive and inappropriate scale of development for its immediate context.
1. Excessive Basement Excavation (Five Storeys Below Ground)
A five-level basement is extraordinary in a small residential street environment. This level of excavation is typically associated with major commercial or shopping centre developments, not mid-scale residential buildings.
Concerns include:
Structural risk to adjoining properties during deep excavation
Groundwater impacts and potential long-term drainage implications
Construction vibration and prolonged heavy machinery operation
Soil removal logistics (thousands of truck movements through local streets)
Long-term maintenance and flooding risk in extreme rainfall events
The cumulative construction impact of such deep excavation would be severe and disproportionate to the site context.
2. Traffic and Congestion Impacts
A 65-unit development supported by a five-storey basement car park indicates a significant volume of vehicle capacity. This will:
Increase traffic generation in an already constrained residential network
Intensify peak hour congestion
Create safety concerns for pedestrians and school children
Increase pressure on local intersections and access roads
The proposal appears to prioritise vehicle storage over neighbourhood amenity.
3. Overdevelopment of Site
The scale of excavation and parking provision suggests a density and intensity beyond what is compatible with the established character of the surrounding residential area.
Deep multi-level basements are not neutral infrastructure — they fundamentally alter the scale, engineering footprint and environmental impact of a development.
4. Questionable Public Benefit
The public benefit appears minimal. Of 65 units, only two are designated as affordable housing in perpetuity. This represents approximately 3% of total yield.
The significant disruption, excavation risk and traffic increase imposed on existing residents does not appear proportionate to this limited affordable housing outcome.
5. Construction Duration and Community Impact
Five levels of basement excavation will likely require:
Extended construction timelines
Continuous heavy vehicle movements
Noise and dust impacts
Potential road closures or restrictions
This will materially affect local residents’ safety, access and amenity for an extended period.
Conclusion
The proposed five-storey basement car park is excessive, disproportionate and incompatible with the scale and character of this residential locality.
I respectfully request that the Department:
Refuse the application in its current form; or
Require substantial redesign, particularly reducing the scale of basement excavation; and
Require a more detailed independent geotechnical and traffic impact assessment with genuine community consultation.
This proposal, as currently designed, places unreasonable burden on the existing community while offering limited demonstrated public benefit.
Yours sincerely,
Miranda Sheppard
90 Cameron Street, Edgecliff 2027
0467 722 915
Redevelopment of 8–10 New McLean Street, Edgecliff
To the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure,
I write as a nearby resident of Edgecliff to formally object to the proposed redevelopment at 8–10 New McLean Street (SSD-80626208), particularly the proposal for excavation of a five-storey basement car park.
While I recognise the importance of housing delivery, this proposal represents an excessive and inappropriate scale of development for its immediate context.
1. Excessive Basement Excavation (Five Storeys Below Ground)
A five-level basement is extraordinary in a small residential street environment. This level of excavation is typically associated with major commercial or shopping centre developments, not mid-scale residential buildings.
Concerns include:
Structural risk to adjoining properties during deep excavation
Groundwater impacts and potential long-term drainage implications
Construction vibration and prolonged heavy machinery operation
Soil removal logistics (thousands of truck movements through local streets)
Long-term maintenance and flooding risk in extreme rainfall events
The cumulative construction impact of such deep excavation would be severe and disproportionate to the site context.
2. Traffic and Congestion Impacts
A 65-unit development supported by a five-storey basement car park indicates a significant volume of vehicle capacity. This will:
Increase traffic generation in an already constrained residential network
Intensify peak hour congestion
Create safety concerns for pedestrians and school children
Increase pressure on local intersections and access roads
The proposal appears to prioritise vehicle storage over neighbourhood amenity.
3. Overdevelopment of Site
The scale of excavation and parking provision suggests a density and intensity beyond what is compatible with the established character of the surrounding residential area.
Deep multi-level basements are not neutral infrastructure — they fundamentally alter the scale, engineering footprint and environmental impact of a development.
4. Questionable Public Benefit
The public benefit appears minimal. Of 65 units, only two are designated as affordable housing in perpetuity. This represents approximately 3% of total yield.
The significant disruption, excavation risk and traffic increase imposed on existing residents does not appear proportionate to this limited affordable housing outcome.
5. Construction Duration and Community Impact
Five levels of basement excavation will likely require:
Extended construction timelines
Continuous heavy vehicle movements
Noise and dust impacts
Potential road closures or restrictions
This will materially affect local residents’ safety, access and amenity for an extended period.
Conclusion
The proposed five-storey basement car park is excessive, disproportionate and incompatible with the scale and character of this residential locality.
I respectfully request that the Department:
Refuse the application in its current form; or
Require substantial redesign, particularly reducing the scale of basement excavation; and
Require a more detailed independent geotechnical and traffic impact assessment with genuine community consultation.
This proposal, as currently designed, places unreasonable burden on the existing community while offering limited demonstrated public benefit.
Yours sincerely,
Miranda Sheppard
90 Cameron Street, Edgecliff 2027
0467 722 915