I as an homeowner in this area object to the building of this project due to the following concerns the excavation goes directly into groundwater table which poses a risk the buildings in the area. There has not been a cumulative risk assessment done in the low lying streets of Rose Bay. Once the groundwater system has been disturbed the impact cannot be reversed, the impact on the existing buildings could be ongoing and worsen over time. This little area around the shops and beach is already congested with traffic and the increased traffic on the roads poses a risk to pedestrians both during construction but also beyond that time. The project will also impact in the mature trees in this area, which add character, shade and greenery to this area.

I am writing to formally object to the proposed development at 23–31 Dover Road, Rose Bay.
Rose Bay is a long-established village community with a distinctive character, scale, and rhythm of life. Residents value its quieter streets, strong neighbourhood ties, and the balance between local shops and low-density residential living. The proposed increase in apartment density through this development would significantly undermine these qualities.
A project of this scale will place unacceptable pressure on local infrastructure. Additional apartments mean increased traffic on streets that are already congested at peak times. Parking in Rose Bay is limited, and introducing a large number of new dwellings will intensify the existing shortage, making day-to-day parking stressful for both residents and visitors.

Furthermore, the influx of additional residents will increase foot traffic and general movement throughout the area, altering the suburb’s calm village atmosphere. This change in the flow of people would detract from the character that current residents deeply value and have chosen Rose Bay specifically for.

While affordable housing is important, it must be delivered thoughtfully and in locations capable of supporting increased density. This particular site and suburb are not suited to such intensification without causing significant harm to amenity, traffic conditions, and the overall community environment.

For these reasons, I respectfully request that the proposed development at 23–31 Dover Road be rejected.

Thank you for considering this objection.
Kind regards,
Sirin

Rose Bay can ill afford to increase its population as both traffic and parking are well beyond their limits already, also creating below ground level parking will cause issues with the water table and a multi-story project, as proposed, is totally out of keeping with the area. Rose Bay is most definitely not a transport hub nor a major shopping centre.

I object to the development as the site is unsuitable for this kind of development and will cause damage to neighbouring properties.

• The site is in the HIGH-RISK, low lying Rose Bay Settlement Area A known high-risk zone with shallow groundwater, soft soils and known structural damage from previous excavations. • Deep two-storey basement is unsafe It will cut into groundwater, increase uplift pressure, divert water flows and risk subsidence to surrounding properties. • No cumulative risk assessment Several major excavations are proposed nearby – approx. 16000 sqm worth on that one strip of Dover Rd/Wilberforce Ave alone. The combined groundwater and stability impacts have not been assessed, but we know that serious damage has already been caused from single, far smaller excavations here. • Acid Sulphate Soil ASS (Class 4) risk Excavation deeper than 2m can disturb ASS and release acid/contaminants into the groundwater and the harbour. The fragile Rose Bay foreshore risks being overwhelmed. • Flood and overland-flow vulnerability This is a low-lying basin. Deep excavation here can worsen local flooding and basement inundation. • Not in the public interest The area has already suffered structural cracking and water damage. More deep excavation poses foreseeable, irreversible harm. The vulnerable, low-lying parts of Rose Bay are simply NOT suitable for this level of development. Any adverse environmental effects are likely to be irreversible.

Dear Madam/ Sir,

Please find attached my formal objection together with attachment.

I object to the development because it presents a huge risk to me, my family and my property. I live in 5 Carlisle st , a short distance from the development site. The development area, a low lying part of the neighbourhood, is subject to flooding. The land is sandy, and the development will have two basement levels of parking. This goes into the groundwater! How could this possibly be stable enough to build an 8 storey tower? What if the tower collapsed? It could literally squash my house! Even if it didn't, my house could be destabilsed and destroyed. What is my indemnity in such a case? Who pays?

Going so deep can cause enormous damage to the environment. Even just taking out so many trees affects the groundwater and destabilises the soil, not to mention losing amenities like shade and biodiversity and mental health.

This area is already so busy with traffic and heavy pedestrian use - there are two primary schools very close, several child care centres. This has just been acknowledged by council in making the area 40km speed limit pedestrian zone. Adding so many more will make it even more dangerous.

This project is not suitable for this area. It is too high risk, for the people , for the surrounding buildings, and for the environment.
Please do not allow this development to proceed.

See attached SUBMISSION dated 28 November 2025 (comprised of 44 pages)