High density inappropriate for the area, previous application rejected, this is a low rise suburb, traffic considerations and local parking disregarded, historic buildings ignored, overshadowing and inappropriate scale

This will affect traffic, parking, heritage, privacy, sunlight, property value, neighbourhood character and the future of Leichhardt, a predominantly low-rise suburb.

There will be more traffic on streets which are already under pressure, harder street parking for residents, visitors and local businesses, since not enough parking spaces are planned. Heritage buildings (Cyclops Toy Factory) will be demolished. There will be overshadowing and local of privacy for surrounding streets. More pressure on parks, schools, public transport and local infrastructure.

The earlier proposal for this site went through Land and Environment Court proceedings, where the Court identified real problems - including unacceptable overshadowing and inadequate justification for the scale proposed. Rather than scale back, the developer has come back with an even larger version, this time bypassing council altogether as a State Significant Development.

As a local resident, I oppose this.

I am deeply concerned about the negative impacts this proposed high-rise development will have on our local community and neighbourhood character.
The proposed height and density significantly exceed local planning controls. The massive scale is entirely out of character with the existing low-to-medium density housing in the immediate area.
Our local road network is already operating at capacity. The influx of vehicles from this development will worsen traffic flow and create dangerous traffic conditions. Furthermore, the proposed on-site parking is insufficient, which will overflow into already crowded residential streets.
Due to its excessive height, the building will cause severe overshadowing on neighbouring properties, blocking essential sunlight to living areas and private open spaces. The design also creates direct overlooking issues, violating the privacy of nearby residents.
The local community lacks the infrastructure necessary to support a sudden population spike. Our local public transport, childcare, schools, and parks are already stretched to their limits.
For these reasons, I urge the Council to refuse this application in its current form and require the developer to submit a significantly scaled-down design that respects the local area.

Leichhardt is currently a great suburb to live in, it has higher density already than most suburbs, it is working hard to balance the needs of the residents with the small streets and blocks already. You will destroy this balance with large over development sites. This development and other disproportionately large developments will adversely impact everything that is desirable in our quirky hotch potch little suburb, destroying how we enjoy living here.
Gross impacts to the number of residents will strip the suburb of it's balance between homes, people, amenities and transport. We currently can enjoying living and moving around where we live.
These changes will destroy that by adversely impacting traffic volumes and traffic flow, parking, heritage and historical value, privacy, for each resident, sunlight, amenities, garbage bins rubbish removal.
The massive disruption and pollution also greatly impacts our ability to live and move in the area.

Building something this tall, in an area with limited size houses makes no sense. They won’t be adding cheaper accomodation for people who need it (5%) max, it adds a very small number of car parks and the area already has a number of traffic issues.
A more considered approach with a sustainable 4-6 story complex that balances ROI for the builder but also creates housing median salary people can afford would make more sense.
It also fails to factor in many other developments planned that will place too much pressure on the suburb facilities (public and private) without adding or supporting new facility development.
There are other developments in Leichhardt that have worked well at smaller sizes.
Something this size (11floors) should be near Parramatta rd where real public transport options can handle the number of new residents planned.
The other issue is that this sets a precedent that will impact all homeowners in the area.
Thai is just a money grab and an attempt to subvert the original court decision against a smaller proposal.

Whilst I agree with building new homes within Leichhardt the scale, size and height of the proposed properties are not in keeping with the area. We already struggle with parking and traffic and the addition of this many apartments with inadequate street parking and infrastructure is inappropriate. 11 storeys is far too high

Inadequate transport infrastructure, parking and social infrastructure to support this level density.

This project is out of context in the area, a huge building as it is, will obscure all the townhouse around it. It also will bring more traffic and it will kill the vibe of the area.

This building is far too high for the surrounding area. Traffic and parking will become even more of an issue than it already is. The height will also cast a shadow on surrounding houses as seen even by the artist impression.
Build apartments, but not this high in this area

There is already a strain in transport, schooling, child care, GPs, parking - to add this apartment block will cause even more strain and congestion on streets and everywhere.