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Chatswood
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New South Wales
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I strongly object the proposed development with serious concerns as below:
- overbearing height, bulk and scale
- inadequate setbacks and insufficient building separations
- unacceptable impact on views currently enjoyed by the residents of surrounding properties
- inadequate consideration of traffic related impacts
- overloading the existing infrastructure of Chatswood
In conclusion, the overdevelopment of the site will directly and adversely impact on the amenity and quality of life of nearby residents and surrounding neighbourhood, leading to poor urban design outcome.
- overbearing height, bulk and scale
- inadequate setbacks and insufficient building separations
- unacceptable impact on views currently enjoyed by the residents of surrounding properties
- inadequate consideration of traffic related impacts
- overloading the existing infrastructure of Chatswood
In conclusion, the overdevelopment of the site will directly and adversely impact on the amenity and quality of life of nearby residents and surrounding neighbourhood, leading to poor urban design outcome.
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CHATSWOOD
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New South Wales
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to lodge an objection in representation of residents on Level 22 (around ~40 residents) to the proposed development of SSD 76555711 due to overdevelopment, and I urge Council to reject it in its entirety, due to the following reasons:
1. Excessive Building Height
The proposed height is incompatible with the surrounding streetscape and will block sunlight to nearby homes and plunge neighbouring properties into permanent shadow. It will unnecessarily block any remaining views.
2. Strained Infrastructure
The current Chatswood infrastructure is already at breaking point. Local footpaths and roads are congested, and there’s already a waitlist for schools, childcare centres, and medical services. This development will add to the additional overload.
3. Traffic Congestion
This development will dump hundreds more cars onto already gridlocked streets. Peak hour mornings and school pick up are already unbearable.
4. Pressure on Public Transport
There is insufficient public transport to support this many new residents. Buses are full and don’t stop now, metro and trains are overcrowded, and there are no new services or more frequent services planned. Residents may be forced into cars, compounding the congestion crisis.
5. Noise Pollution and Loss of Amenity
Increased noise, light pollution, environmental impact and construction disruption may erode our amenity facilities.
6. Precedent for Overdevelopment
If this is approved, it sets a dangerous precedent. Another tower or higher density rezoning. This development benefits developers, not residents.
Appreciate you considering our submission and protecting the community you represent by rejecting this proposal.
I am writing to lodge an objection in representation of residents on Level 22 (around ~40 residents) to the proposed development of SSD 76555711 due to overdevelopment, and I urge Council to reject it in its entirety, due to the following reasons:
1. Excessive Building Height
The proposed height is incompatible with the surrounding streetscape and will block sunlight to nearby homes and plunge neighbouring properties into permanent shadow. It will unnecessarily block any remaining views.
2. Strained Infrastructure
The current Chatswood infrastructure is already at breaking point. Local footpaths and roads are congested, and there’s already a waitlist for schools, childcare centres, and medical services. This development will add to the additional overload.
3. Traffic Congestion
This development will dump hundreds more cars onto already gridlocked streets. Peak hour mornings and school pick up are already unbearable.
4. Pressure on Public Transport
There is insufficient public transport to support this many new residents. Buses are full and don’t stop now, metro and trains are overcrowded, and there are no new services or more frequent services planned. Residents may be forced into cars, compounding the congestion crisis.
5. Noise Pollution and Loss of Amenity
Increased noise, light pollution, environmental impact and construction disruption may erode our amenity facilities.
6. Precedent for Overdevelopment
If this is approved, it sets a dangerous precedent. Another tower or higher density rezoning. This development benefits developers, not residents.
Appreciate you considering our submission and protecting the community you represent by rejecting this proposal.
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CHATSWOOD
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New South Wales
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As a local resident living near the proposed development at 3–5 Help Street, Chatswood (SSD 7655711), I would like to express my concern regarding the current scale and height of the proposed 35-storey mixed-use development.
While I recognise the need for urban renewal and additional housing, I respectfully urge the Department to reconsider the height and density of the project for the following reasons:
1. Excessive Building Height and Overdevelopment
A 35-storey tower is significantly out of scale with the surrounding area and will dominate the local streetscape. A mid-rise alternative would better reflect the character of Chatswood and minimise visual and environmental impacts.
2. Pressure on Public Schools and Local Infrastructure
The population increase from 160 new apartments will place further strain on already overcrowded public schools and community facilities. The development should be scaled down unless clear commitments to infrastructure upgrades are made.
3. Traffic and Parking Congestion
With only 165 parking spaces, the development will likely worsen local traffic and on-street parking, especially during school drop-off/pick-up hours and peak commute times.
I am not opposed to development on this site, but I strongly recommend reducing the building height and apartment density to ensure the project integrates more harmoniously with the existing community and infrastructure capacity.
Thank you for considering the views of local residents. I trust that this feedback will help shape a more balanced and sustainable outcome for Chatswood.
While I recognise the need for urban renewal and additional housing, I respectfully urge the Department to reconsider the height and density of the project for the following reasons:
1. Excessive Building Height and Overdevelopment
A 35-storey tower is significantly out of scale with the surrounding area and will dominate the local streetscape. A mid-rise alternative would better reflect the character of Chatswood and minimise visual and environmental impacts.
2. Pressure on Public Schools and Local Infrastructure
The population increase from 160 new apartments will place further strain on already overcrowded public schools and community facilities. The development should be scaled down unless clear commitments to infrastructure upgrades are made.
3. Traffic and Parking Congestion
With only 165 parking spaces, the development will likely worsen local traffic and on-street parking, especially during school drop-off/pick-up hours and peak commute times.
I am not opposed to development on this site, but I strongly recommend reducing the building height and apartment density to ensure the project integrates more harmoniously with the existing community and infrastructure capacity.
Thank you for considering the views of local residents. I trust that this feedback will help shape a more balanced and sustainable outcome for Chatswood.
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CHATSWOOD
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New South Wales
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We strongly object to the proposed development on Help Street, which we believe is entirely unsuitable for this already over-densified precinct. The existing infrastructure, particularly Help Street itself, is at breaking point, experiencing severe congestion and traffic gridlock during peak hours. Introducing a significant affordable housing development will inevitably exacerbate these issues, placing an intolerable strain on our roads, public transport, and local amenities. Furthermore, the proposed height of the building is deeply concerning. It will cast significant shadow over the lower levels of existing properties on Cambridge Lane, Anderson St and Help Street, including the Cambridge/Toga/Regency buildings, depriving residents of natural light and diminishing their quality of life. We contend that placing 'affordable housing' in an area with some of the highest land values in the region is fundamentally misguided. Affordable housing initiatives are far better suited to areas where land acquisition and development costs are substantially lower, thereby maximizing the number of truly affordable units that can be delivered and ensuring better value for public investment. This proposal, in contrast, risks devaluing surrounding properties and undermining the established character of our neighborhood, without genuinely addressing the core principles of affordable housing in a sustainable manner.
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CHATSWOOD
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New South Wales
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traffic is already highly congested in the area. no more high density living real estate development please.
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CHATSWOOD
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New South Wales
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Objection to proposed development
SSD-76555711
Mixed use development with infill affordable housing
Help Street, Chatswood
As residents in 1 Day Street we wish to reiterate our strong objection to are expressing our grave concerns and strongest objection to the proposed development.
The proposed highrise residential tower is right opposite to 1 Day street and will severely block the views from the low rise units on 1 Day Street, which will severely diminish the external lighting and ventilation of residents in 1 Day Street and neighboring residential apartments and houses. It will certainly infringe the privacy of the residents of the individual balconies and public areas of 1 Day Street. All these will seriously affect the wellbeing of residents in 1 Day Street and the neighbourhood.
The problem is further aggravated with the recently proposed developments of multiple high-rise apartments clustering around the neighbourhood of Anderson Street, Mcintosh Street and Day Street.
The residents in 1 Day Street will also be greatly affected by the noises from the demolition and construction. The negative impact will probably be compounded with the multiple development projects being proposed around Anderson Street, adding to the grievance of the residents in 1 Day Street.
The multi storey apartments will certainly generate extra vehicle traffic, which will affect the neighbourhood and will also significantly stress the Help Street / Cambridge Lane / McIntosh Street and cause great inconveniences to residents in 1 Day Street.
We urge the council to seriously consider the aggravations towards the residents of 1 Days Street caused by the combined effects of the series of proposed high rise apartments, and reject this subject development.
Yours Sincerely,
On behalf of Resident in 38/1 Day Street, Chatswood
SSD-76555711
Mixed use development with infill affordable housing
Help Street, Chatswood
As residents in 1 Day Street we wish to reiterate our strong objection to are expressing our grave concerns and strongest objection to the proposed development.
The proposed highrise residential tower is right opposite to 1 Day street and will severely block the views from the low rise units on 1 Day Street, which will severely diminish the external lighting and ventilation of residents in 1 Day Street and neighboring residential apartments and houses. It will certainly infringe the privacy of the residents of the individual balconies and public areas of 1 Day Street. All these will seriously affect the wellbeing of residents in 1 Day Street and the neighbourhood.
The problem is further aggravated with the recently proposed developments of multiple high-rise apartments clustering around the neighbourhood of Anderson Street, Mcintosh Street and Day Street.
The residents in 1 Day Street will also be greatly affected by the noises from the demolition and construction. The negative impact will probably be compounded with the multiple development projects being proposed around Anderson Street, adding to the grievance of the residents in 1 Day Street.
The multi storey apartments will certainly generate extra vehicle traffic, which will affect the neighbourhood and will also significantly stress the Help Street / Cambridge Lane / McIntosh Street and cause great inconveniences to residents in 1 Day Street.
We urge the council to seriously consider the aggravations towards the residents of 1 Days Street caused by the combined effects of the series of proposed high rise apartments, and reject this subject development.
Yours Sincerely,
On behalf of Resident in 38/1 Day Street, Chatswood
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Chatswood
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New South Wales
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To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to formally oppose the proposed high-rise development at 3-5 Help Street, Chatswood. While I understand the need for urban growth, I believe this project will have significant negative impacts on the local community and environment. My concerns are outlined below.
1. Excessive Density and Overdevelopment
The proposal seeks to increase the building height from 20–25m to 90m and the floor space ratio from 2.7 to 6:1, resulting in a 35-storey tower with 118 apartments.
Such a dramatic increase in density is out of character with the surrounding area and will place undue pressure on local infrastructure and services.
2. Loss of Privacy
The sheer number of apartments and the building’s height will result in significant overlooking of neighboring properties, leading to a loss of privacy for existing residents.
Residents in nearby homes and lower-rise buildings will be exposed to constant observation from hundreds of new units.
3. Strain on Local Infrastructure
The influx of new residents will exacerbate existing issues with traffic congestion and parking shortages. The development provides 189 car spaces, which is insufficient for the number of apartments and commercial spaces proposed.
Local streets already experience parking difficulties, and this development will worsen the situation, especially during peak hours.
4. Negative Social and Community Impacts
High-rise living is associated with increased social isolation, reduced social cohesion, and diminished opportunities for community interaction, particularly for families and the elderly.
The design of high-rise buildings often discourages neighborly relationships and can negatively affect mental health and well-being.
5. Environmental and Amenity Concerns
The height and bulk of the building will cast significant shadows on neighboring properties and public spaces, reducing sunlight and potentially creating wind tunnel effects that impact pedestrian comfort and safety.
The development may also disrupt local bird and bat flight paths and increase noise and litter in the area.
The architectural style is not in harmony with the surrounding Federation houses and may become an eyesore in the future.
6. Precedent for Further High-Rise Development
Approving this project could set a precedent for more high-rise developments in the area, leading to further overdevelopment and cumulative negative impacts on the community.
8. Questionable Use of Planning Controls
The significant increase in height and density appears to be justified primarily by affordable housing provisions, which may not deliver genuine community benefit but rather serve developer interests.
In summary, the proposed high-rise at 3-5 Help Street will have far-reaching negative consequences for Chatswood’s residents, environment, and character. I urge the State Government to reject this proposal and instead support development that is sustainable, community-focused, and respectful of the area’s unique qualities.
Thank you for considering my submission.
I am writing to formally oppose the proposed high-rise development at 3-5 Help Street, Chatswood. While I understand the need for urban growth, I believe this project will have significant negative impacts on the local community and environment. My concerns are outlined below.
1. Excessive Density and Overdevelopment
The proposal seeks to increase the building height from 20–25m to 90m and the floor space ratio from 2.7 to 6:1, resulting in a 35-storey tower with 118 apartments.
Such a dramatic increase in density is out of character with the surrounding area and will place undue pressure on local infrastructure and services.
2. Loss of Privacy
The sheer number of apartments and the building’s height will result in significant overlooking of neighboring properties, leading to a loss of privacy for existing residents.
Residents in nearby homes and lower-rise buildings will be exposed to constant observation from hundreds of new units.
3. Strain on Local Infrastructure
The influx of new residents will exacerbate existing issues with traffic congestion and parking shortages. The development provides 189 car spaces, which is insufficient for the number of apartments and commercial spaces proposed.
Local streets already experience parking difficulties, and this development will worsen the situation, especially during peak hours.
4. Negative Social and Community Impacts
High-rise living is associated with increased social isolation, reduced social cohesion, and diminished opportunities for community interaction, particularly for families and the elderly.
The design of high-rise buildings often discourages neighborly relationships and can negatively affect mental health and well-being.
5. Environmental and Amenity Concerns
The height and bulk of the building will cast significant shadows on neighboring properties and public spaces, reducing sunlight and potentially creating wind tunnel effects that impact pedestrian comfort and safety.
The development may also disrupt local bird and bat flight paths and increase noise and litter in the area.
The architectural style is not in harmony with the surrounding Federation houses and may become an eyesore in the future.
6. Precedent for Further High-Rise Development
Approving this project could set a precedent for more high-rise developments in the area, leading to further overdevelopment and cumulative negative impacts on the community.
8. Questionable Use of Planning Controls
The significant increase in height and density appears to be justified primarily by affordable housing provisions, which may not deliver genuine community benefit but rather serve developer interests.
In summary, the proposed high-rise at 3-5 Help Street will have far-reaching negative consequences for Chatswood’s residents, environment, and character. I urge the State Government to reject this proposal and instead support development that is sustainable, community-focused, and respectful of the area’s unique qualities.
Thank you for considering my submission.
Sydney Water
Comment
Sydney Water
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PARRAMATTA
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New South Wales
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Please see the attached response, information sheet and growth data from. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Urban Growth team at [email protected].