Two third of this particular project were out side of TOD zone (or none within the council's alternative TOD zone). The proposed 9 storey apartment will be surrounded by 3 sided of single dwelling homes. It is also located in the flood zone and riparian zone. That particular intersection (corner of Nelson Rd and Tryon Rd) will not be able to cope with extra traffic.

It is too many apartments/people for the size of the block and for Lindfield and the infrastructure within the suburb. There is nothing included in how Lindfield will be supported by the developers (or government) for new infrastructure to support the extra 400+ residents in the suburb as a result of the sale of apartments in this development. There is also no consideration/planning for the infrastructure needs resulting in their part in building 9000 homes being imposed on the suburb. Nothing that was said at the webinar on 20 May 2025, organised by the developer, indicated that the developer was interested in doing anything but the absolute minimum required to satisfy the SSD/TOD criteria. It was made clear that the developers don't care about the impact on the local community or its character and are just after a maximum profit.
Parking will be an issue even if underground parking is provided as many apartments will have more than 1 car. Access onto arterial roads from Lindfield is already a major problem especially at peak times and there are no plans or money being put forward by the Government or the developers to improve this.
On ABC radio the Minister said that no houses would end up with buildings next to them that are significantly taller than houses in the area (it would only be allowed to be slightly higher than surrounding private dwellings) as a result of the SSD/TOD policy. However, the plan shows 12 houses bordering the block and others that will also be overlooked. They will have at least 200 (and more likely 400+) permanent neighbours looking into their property and garden, an increase in noise in the area, an increase in the traffic on the street with an increase in the number of parked cars and a potential (probable) drop in the value of their homes. There will also be overshadowing and a significant reduction in natural light in their homes.
It is opposite a School for children with special needs who will be severely affected by the construction noise, traffic, dust etc.
It is being built within a Heritage Conservation area and nothing seems to be being done to preserve the look of the area. The state government website states Any new development needs to improve and enhance the heritage values of those locations’. (Planning.nsw.gov.au). These apartments blocks will not be in keeping with other apartment blocks or homes in the area as they are being put up as cheaply as possible.
It isn't within the alternative TOD planning put forward by Kuringai Council which should be considered first before granting this concept proposal.
There will be a reduction in local flora and fauna.
Only 1 corner of 1 of the blocks is within 400m of the station which may be technically within the rules as they state it will be looked at as 1 large block. However the other blocks are outside the 400m so shouldn't be allowed to be included.
Planning decision making should be with the local communities and not a centralised government. This shouldn't be considered/approved until the Kuringai proposal has been reviewed and approved by the Government.
I am not a direct neighbour but do live in Lindfield.

I am submitting my formal objection to SSD-82899468 for the proposed development at 1–5 Nelson Road, Lindfield.

The community deserves better than a concept-based approval for a major development outside the town centre zone. This proposal, if approved, would become the first high-density building approved outside the designated TOD boundary - setting an alarming precedent.

I object on the following grounds:
• Bulk and Visual Impact: A 9-storey apartment block of this size will overwhelm the surrounding area, clashing harshly with the existing streetscape of low-scale heritage homes.
• Heritage Area: The proposal falls within a Heritage Conservation Area. It disregards the planning principles that protect and value these precincts.
• Premature Approval: No development of this magnitude should be granted approval before environmental, traffic, and flooding risks are properly evaluated.
• Environmental Impact: The loss of mature trees and biodiversity has not been addressed adequately, especially given the known biodiversity corridor in this part of Lindfield.
• Zoning Conflict: Two-thirds of the land parcels involved are zoned R2 Low Density. This development clearly breaches both the intent and letter of the planning controls.

I strongly urge the Department to uphold proper process and reject this concept application.

Kind regards,
Brenda Goldschmidt
Lindfield resident for 45 years

I strongly support this project as an opportunity to create affordable housing in Australia. The location is near other apartment and will bring strong benefits to the state

This type of development is both necessary and timely. As housing stress continues to grow across Sydney, it is critical that all suburbs—including traditionally high-income areas like Lindfield—play a role in addressing the crisis. Delivering affordable housing in well-serviced, high-opportunity areas helps create a more inclusive, diverse, and socially sustainable city.

Lindfield’s access to public transport, quality schools, shops, and community facilities makes it a strong candidate for responsible medium-density development. The inclusion of infill affordable housing ensures that key workers, young people, and downsizers have access to homes in areas where they are often priced out.

I strongly object to this development, particularly the in fill affordable housing component.
Poor, lazy, uneducated, drug addicts do not belong here!
Lindfield has always been a high class suburb full of extremely hard working people. The residents have sacrificed alot to be here (as property prices are very high). It is a beautiful, safe suburb with like-minded, determined, educated people.
Allowing dole bludgers in the area is absolutely disgusting. They should not be allowed to live in expensive suburbs.
It will reduce our property prices and bring alot more crime.
This idea is absolutely disgraceful shame on you state government for suggesting this- just to increase your voter base in these electorates.

The building is too high and it is impact to all the neighbors

The proposed development poses serious and far-reaching concerns for the local community, heritage preservation, and environmental integrity of the area. It threatens to isolate and undermine the cultural value of heritage-listed homes, eroding the historical character that defines the neighbourhood. The excessive scale, height, and poor design are grossly incompatible with the established low-rise streetscape, disrupting the visual harmony and reducing privacy for surrounding residents due to inadequate setbacks and transitional planning.

Moreover, the project will exacerbate existing traffic congestion and parking shortages, placing further strain on public infrastructure, including stormwater systems and transport networks that are already under pressure. The environmental consequences are alarming: significant loss of tree canopy and destruction of critical wildlife habitats cannot be justified. Importantly, the proposal fails to respect both the area’s heritage significance and unique biodiversity. In light of these cumulative impacts, the development must be reconsidered or rejected to protect the integrity of the community and its landscape.

This development is diagonally opposite a school for mentally and physically disabled children so totally inappropriate with the enormous additional traffic.
Not only this but the development is in a dip with restricted vision in the busy road and near a busy intersection.
This development proposal of 167 apartments involves 2out of 3 properties outside the original TOD.
All properties are zoned R2 in the revised TOD.
Excessive height - 32 metres which exceeds the maximum permitted building height - GREED - and is next to single and a double storey homes.
Not only that it is in the flood zone and riparian zones!

I object to the above proposed development in Lindfield as follows:

Isolation of Heritage Homes
The development will adversely impact the heritage values and culture of the heritage listed homes nearby the proposed development site.

Impact on Local Character
The height, scale and design of the proposed development are excessive and out of keeping with the surrounding low-rise streetscape and heritage context.

The setbacks and transition zones are grossly inadequate and reduce the privacy of numerous nearby residences.

Traffic and Parking Concerns
The proposed development will worsen traffic congestion for the area.

Environmental Impact
Precious tree canopy and vital wildlife habitats will be destroyed. Many trees will be destroyed.

Infrastructure Strain
As current infrastructure including stormwater, sewer, transport system and parking are already strained, the proposed development could cause further problems.

Inconsistent with Ku-ring-gai Council’s Preferred Alternative Scenario
The proposal ignores the Council’s key planning principles and ignores the surrounding heritage significance and value of the area, together with the site’s specific biodiversity value.