I object to the project in its current form, due to the scale of the project, the visual impact of the project and the impact on existing heritage sight. Detailed submissions are attached.

I am writing as a resident of South Dubbo to object to the proposed multi-dwelling housing development on the former RAAF stores depot site (SSD-85461710) in its current form.
The scale and design do not fit the surrounding R2 low-density neighbourhood and will significatly change the character of Palmer Street. The proposal places 211 dwellings on a small site, including 35 manufactured homes tighly packed along Palmer Street.
The visual impact will be severe, with a long woodland grey colourbond fenceand minimal landscaping. The devlopment will also block all heritage views to the igloo hangars and Belman Hangar, which are important to Dubbo's history.
As a gated comunity, the proposal provides no public green space or shared facilities, despite South Dubbo already lacking parks and walking paths.
I am not opposed to development on this site, but the current proposal is too dense, visually intrusive, and disconnected from the community. I ask the department to require reduced density, improved landscaping, preservation of heritage sightlines, public green space, and a design that better fits the R2 neighbourhood.

This is further proof that Dubbo is run and/or owned by individuals who are overrun with greedy intentions. When will enough be enough for these individuals and companies because it seems their wants run rampant and can never be satiated. It's clear the community was not at the forefront of these decisions because it is highly likely these house prices and/or rental prices would be well above what the average Dubbo resisent would be able to afford and would more than likely be purchased by international buyers as it is clear that the government is allowing the privatising of most of what Australia is these days and this continues to be proven each day, with each new decision. Gross behaviour but the community will soon see where these companies lay their loyalty.

I am writing as a resident of South Dubbo to object to the proposed multi-dwelling housing development on the former RAAF Stores Depot site (SSD-85461710) in its current form.

While I support appropriate development and recognise the need for additional housing, I believe this proposal is excessive in scale and does not adequately consider its impact on the existing community or the surrounding R2 low-density residential neighbourhood.

The proposal to construct 211 dwellings on a relatively small site, including 35 manufactured homes positioned along Palmer Street, represents an overdevelopment of the land. Its density and design are inconsistent with the established character of South Dubbo and will significantly alter the streetscape.

The visual impact will be considerable. A long woodland grey Colorbond fence extending along Palmer Street, combined with limited landscaping, will create an imposing and unattractive frontage. The development will also obstruct important heritage sightlines to the igloo hangars and Belman Hangar, diminishing the visibility and appreciation of these significant reminders of Dubbo's wartime history.

The proposal also raises broader concerns about the capacity of existing public infrastructure and essential services. South Dubbo's public schools are already under pressure, and the addition of more than 200 dwellings will place further strain on education facilities. Local medical services are similarly stretched, with many residents already experiencing lengthy waiting times to access general practitioners and medical specialists. There is little evidence that these cumulative impacts have been adequately addressed.

In addition, the increased demand on existing utilities raises concerns about water pressure and the capacity of local infrastructure to service a development of this size without affecting neighbouring residents. The significant increase in population and vehicle movements is also likely to result in greater traffic, ongoing noise pollution, and a reduction in the quiet residential amenity currently enjoyed by surrounding households.

The proposed gated community provides no meaningful public open space, parks, or shared recreational facilities, despite South Dubbo already having limited access to these community assets. Rather than integrating with the existing neighbourhood, the development is inward-looking and disconnected from the broader community.

I am not opposed to redevelopment of this site. However, I believe the current proposal is too dense, visually intrusive, and places unacceptable pressure on local infrastructure and services. I respectfully ask the Department to require substantial amendments, including a reduction in dwelling density, improved landscaping, preservation of heritage sightlines, the inclusion of publicly accessible green space, and a design that better reflects the character and scale of the surrounding R2 neighbourhood. These changes would help ensure the development contributes positively to South Dubbo while protecting the amenity and quality of life of existing residents.