I object to the proposed development at 47 Darby Street.
The development also proposes a Floor Space Ratio of 3.48:1 which is well beyond the 2.5:1 permitted.
The proposal contains no affordable housing component within the design.
The proposal seeks buildings of 7 and 12 storeys (approximately 45 metres high),
This design is in exceedance of the TOD which stipulates
Low and Mid-Rise Housing inner areas (0–400 m from a nominated station/centre)
Floor space ratio: max 2.2:1
Height of building: max 24 m
Storeys: max 6
This property is measured at426m walking distance from Civic light rail. Walking distance requires a route, not as the crow flies.

I object to the proposed development at 47 Darby St Cooks Hill for the following reasons:
. The proposed height significantly exceeds the current height limit in this area. The result will be a building that is out of scale with the surrounding area
. The proposed building does not fit the surrounding heritage streetscape
. The proposed floor space ratio is outside the current permitted floor space ratio
. Surrounding public buildings and public spaces such as the art gallery, the library and Civic Park including the memorial garden will be overshadowed
. Local residential amenity will be adversely affected
. This will create a precedent that will lead to Darby St becoming a wind tunnel. Darby St will no longer be a destination for outdoor social activities
. Local heritage will damaged
. Cooks Hill village atmosphere will be negatively impacted

I am concerned on the impact on public spaces especially the park, gardens which are already small in the area. the excessive height of the building has potential to block light to the already dwindling green space. There are already traffic pressures from the development of the hotel near by and darby street, a building of this size is going to add additional layer of strain to nearby school which will impact access into the city centre (which is already impacted by lack of parking and facilities near by). this goes against the Newcastle strategy to concentrate high rises to dedicated corridors and the height of the building already exceeds the legal limit of the area.

The height of this proposal is not in keeping with the surrounding area, with the Newcastle Art Gallery recently renovated at only 3 storeys this building proposal would tower over it and all surrounding buildings around the Civic Park precinct.
Being luxury apartment style accomodation this will not assist the housing crisis we are all currently facing where average family accommodation is out of reach for many.
This development proposal is not in keeping with the general vibe of Darby St which has a rich Novocastrian cultural feel to it. Any developments in this area need to be carefully considered in this context.

Firstly, I am not opposed to development on 47 Darby Street Newcastle. That site can suit new housing. My issue is with the scale of the development in relation to the immediate surrounds — especially the cultural precinct of the Art Gallery, library, Civic Park and town hall — but also the Darby Street precinct in general. A smaller development of four-five storeys in front and perhaps 6-7 storeys behind would seem appropriate, that is, keeping to the height limits in the area (14m).

As a general comment, there are plenty of opportunities to develop higher-density housing in Newcastle West, as is currently underway.

I object to the development proposal on the following grounds -
• The current legal height limit at this location is 14 metres. The developer proposes to increase this to 45m through a ‘spot rezone’. This will have a detrimental affect on residences nearby, as sunlight for the residents will be severely reduced. The lifestyle of the nearby residents will be negatively impacted, and their property values will reduce.
• The proposed development will dominate the two-storey Newcastle Art Gallery, Civic Park gardens, and nearby historic landmarks and buildings. This will considerably reduce the current attractiveness of the Cooks Hill area and have a negative impact on the surrounding public spaces.
• There will be minimum benefits gained for public housing in relation to the adverse impact on the surroundings.
• The proposed development will bring increased traffic activity to the area.

I object to the project in its current format.
Both buildings are too high. They should be no higher than the current buildings.
The building on the corner of Darby and Tyrrell Sts will dominate the beautiful new Art Gallery.
Both buildings as proposed will result in unacceptable shadowing of several dwellings in Regency Park.
High apartment buildings should be reserved for the Hunter St and Honeysuckle Drive corridor.
I am concerned that a number of matters raised in the various consultants’ report still need to be resolved.
Which entity will sign off on the final design details and ensure that the construction meets the approved design?

I say NO to the proposed development at 47 Darby Street, Cooks Hill. This proposed development far exceeds current height restrictions and is totally out of character for the Darby Street area. It would dominate the newly opened Newcastle Art Gallery and surrounding landscape.
I question how it is possible that such a development, far exceeding current height limitations, could even be considered or proposed.
I am a resident of Darby Street and enjoy it's village atmosphere. Whilst not
opposed to development, I am Opposed to the proposed development at 47 Darby Street.

Darby Street is not an appropriate location for a high rise development. This community minded, historic neighbourhood will not benefit from such a project. In fact, it will detract from the aesthetic of the area, and cause further congestion (and danger) in an area where pedestrian activity is high, and where parking is already limited.

This proposal would be better suited to Newcastle West, where high rise projects are already well underway.

It is a gross overdevelopment of the site. The proposed building will completely dominate the surroundings and destroy the appearance of Cooks Hill. The new art gallery and civic park across the road will be dominated by this building which is poor urban design and will significantly destroy the ambiance of this area.
It doesn’t comply to any building requirements for this area and will open the floodgates for further similar inappropriate developments, which will result in the destruction of the village feel of Cooks Hill.
There are plenty of other areas where luxury appartments can be and are being built, so there are plenty of opportunities for this development to b located in a more appropriate location.
My family and I strongly oppose this inappropriate development.