The excessive height of planned structure will completely block the water views from my apartment. 15 stories is twice the height of any existing structure in this area.
220+ new residences will have a huge impact on the local area which is already highly populated.
The addition of 300 car spaces will overburden an already extremely busy roadway.300 hundred spaces wont be enough for 220+residences and there is no where for cars to park on existing local streets.
The structure will completely block my existing water views and have a serious impact on the value of my unit. It will cause massive overshadow and a complete loss of the privacy of my home.
As a long term resident of 288 Burns Bay rd the devaluation of my property will be a huge loss for me.
The structure has been planned to be built to the edge of the allotted space,this will cause problems for local residents trying to access the local parks that lay below structure.
The structure is completely out of context with all buildings in the surrounding suburb and will be an ugly addition to the area. The access road is narrow and already very busy. Many people use this road and footpath to access the local parks.These parks include a children’s playground, community garden and very popular pet friendly green space. The danger that trucks will pose to local residents during excavation and construction is ridiculous.The burden these trucks will place on such narrow streets is ill conceived.
The anxiety and stress of such a construction willl have implications on my mental health,I’m 83 years of age and have enjoyed living in my home for over eight years.
This monstrosity needs serious reconsideration as it does not belong in this area.
Regards,
Valerie Gibson

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed 15‑storey residential building at 300 Burns Bay Road. The key issues for objecting this development are:
* Excessive height - twice as tall as existing building
* Major density increases to busy area
* Traffic blowout - no new roads
* Residence impact - overshadowing neighbour properties
* Precinct impact - loss of local character
* Scary precedence
The height and scale of the development are completely out of character with the surrounding neighbourhood, where no buildings exceed six storeys. Positioned near the top of the hill, the proposed tower would dominate the skyline and appear as an oversized high‑rise in an area that has always been low‑ to mid‑rise.
The overshadowing of Hartman Hill Reserve and nearby green spaces would significantly reduce the environmental quality and amenity that residents rely on. The proposal would also increase density far beyond what local infrastructure and environmental resources can reasonably support.
As a resident of the Best Street community, I would be profoundly affected by the construction and long‑term presence of such a large structure. The development would diminish the natural beauty, character, and liveability of the area — qualities that define why people choose to live here.
For these reasons, I oppose the development and urge that it be reconsidered or substantially reduced in height and scale.

I am the owner of Unit 80, 300A Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove. I am objecting to this project for the following reasons.
The height of the proposed structure is 15 storeys and will tower above our complex blocking northerly light to our complex and making it gloomy, colder, darker and more inclined to damp. This and the obliterated northerly view will depreciate the value of all the properties in 300A.
The addition of 220+ units all trying to exit Waterview drive to Burns Bay Rd will cause severe congestion and difficulties both at the roundabout and at the traffic lights. There will be increased time pressure stress and potentially accidents from the increase of traffic to a road infrastructue that is not designed for this. Parking is another consideration. car parking in this area is already under pressure and with additional 220 units parking will become almost impossible
For all the above reasons I object strongly to this development.
Regards Tanya Gebbie

I oppose this development due to the consequences and negative effects on the surroundings and people. It is obvious that the cons will outweigh the pros. Creating homes for 500- 1000 people is positive BUT at the cost and health of many thousands of residents that will be affected.
To endure 3 years of noise and debris then be stripped of sunlight will cause health issues for many surrounding residents,Hughes park visitors and vegetation of 300ABC. Mould issues from having no or minimal sun will cause health issues for people and pets. Who will be responsible for this? Lawsuits will follow if masses of people become ill or get mesothelioma/cancer.

People's daily lives are affected e.g the 300ABC clothing lines are on the rooftop- if no sun because your monster tall development blocks the sun, residents cannot dry any clothes outdoors. Even indoors the sun cannot get inbecause it gets blocked by the height of the new development. More mould and respiratory issues for people.

And of course all the other issues relating to traffic at peak times, loss of privacy being too close to the Towers in front. Fire hazards would be high with the close proximity of such high buildings which puts the Towers in front and behind at risk e.g London and Hong Kong fire incidents. Access by fire brigade would not be sufficient if a fire broke out on such a tall development.

It would be best for the community to keep the height low at maximum 8 levels to fit the character of the surroundings. It would be an eyesore already.
There are quality of life effects for current residents with many older people e.g in winter a neighbour brings his chair to the north of the building to read a book each morning. Plants will not get the sunlight and trees will die off thus the wildlife especially birds will not have habitats.

Parking is already an issue in the area for other buildings. It is plain stupid and greedy for the developers to have insufficient parking in the design.

Excessive traffic and shortage of public transport. Lack of sufficient communal facilities and space.

I would like to highlight the following areas that this project will negatively impact:
Penrose/Burns Bay intersection - queuing on each of these roads during peak periods is already significant, adding around 30 minutes to travel times, this will be further increased.
Centennial Ave/Epping Road intersection - queuing during peak periods applies here as above.
Topographical challenges from location on a ridge line with no ability to widen Burns Bay Rd.
Buses stopping along Burns Bay are low frequency, unreliable, frequently cancelled and slow already, including to get to Lane Cove intersection and/or train stations such as Chatswood, Burwood and the city.
Footpaths along Burns Bay are narrow and dangerous, and not separated from main road traffic.
There is additional complexity of the hook turn (no right turning onto Waterview drive from Burns Bay when travelling north) which has limited capacity for queuing at Burns Bay Rd/Wateview Dr intersection.
Complexity of the waterview drive intersection and narrow roads to access the site - not appropriate for construction vehicles or additional traffic & danger to pedestrians.
Insufficient parking provision and on-street capacity for overflow - already illegal parking in council car park, Hughes Park etc.
Increasing floor/level allowance from current of 7 floors/levels will put other buildings in almost all day shadow impacting heating/cooling and therefore electricity use.
Increasing building height allowance will have detrimental impact on plant and bird life in the area.

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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