The proposed project to build 167 units on 9 storeys with 251 parking spaces is totally nonsense in the area. Nelson road in lindfield is considered as conservation area with most of beautiful federation style of houses. All are zoned R2 in the revised TOD.
The both roads of Nelson road & Tyron road are not wide. Only single line on each way. To build a 9 storeys block with 167 units is going to block all traffic for sure. Consider there is a specific school is already there these students need to be dropped off and picked up by cars.
Also once the 9 storeys building is built there won’t be no privacy to all residents in that areas especially the students in the school. People who is going live in the apartment can easily see these houses backyards and the school playground.

I lived in Lindfield for approximately 20 years and brought my family up in a home around the corner from this site, in Mackenzie Street. I have strong objections to this project on the following bases:

Bulk & scale:

The proposed building is too big for its site and too big in relation to other homes in the street and in adjoining streets. It is too big even when compared with other apartments and commercial buildings in the area. In the context of the neighbourhood of Lindfield overall, it is ridiculously over-sized and out of character. The bulk is made more daunting by the fact it (1) sits directly alongside normal residential homes of max 2 storeys; and (2) the design places the open space off the main street so it is not visible at all to the general public. It does nothing to soften the frontage.

Overshadowing:

The proposed building will block northern sun from many of the Tryon Rd properties - not just those directly alongside the building. The Tryon Rd properties closest to Nelson Rd will lose all their sun in winter from about 10am. The whole block of those properties is overshadowed for almost the entire day, all the way from their back yard to beyond the street frontage, onto the street itself! In a world where we are trying to reduce carbon emissions, this in unforgiveable, not to mention the impact on the mental health of the people in those properties who are now forced to live without the warmth of the sun in their homes for most of winter. Winter is when sun is most valuable for a residential home.
Height transition: there is virtually no height transition proposed from the boundaries. This accentuates the bulk of the building and magnifies the degree of overshadowing.

Parking:

Car parking on Nelson St, Havilah and Tryon is already at a premium due to its proximity to the train station. It will be far worse with the addition of 167 apartments replacing just 3 homes, even with the basement car parking that is proposed. Simple maths will tell you that, allowing 1 car spot for each of the one bedroom apartments, and, say, 3 guest car parks, this leaves 213 car spaces for 132 two and three-bedroom apartments. That equates to just 1.3 car space per apartment. There is no doubt there will be overflow to the street and this will impact parking for residents across the whole of Lindfield and East Lindfield, many of whom rely on the train service.

Traffic safety:

There is the obvious corollary that more cars mean more traffic jams and traffic accidents. More importantly for this site though is the presence of a school for children with a disability immediately across the road. This adds signficantly to the risk of harm (to children in particular) from car accidents. The kids who attend Chromehurst School are vulnerable and need our protection. Even in Year 12, many of them will never have the street smarts of a 5 year old. Many are prone to wandering without any insight into the accompanying risks and, whilst gates will prevent some accidents, they are not fool-proof. Furthermore, the risk will not just be at drop-off and pick-up time. I can say all this because my daughter has severe disabilities and attended Day Programs at the school in holiday time. Parents and teachers of children with a disability live on high alert all the time. As a community, it is our job to aide them in this role, not add to their safety concerns.

Conclusion: It is incredible to me that professional educated business people can propose a build of this scale on this small block in this precious village-like community. I trust that others will consider the bigger picture at play here and find the proposal unacceptable.

There is too much height and bulk to the project. The height of over 32m exceeds the maximum permitted building height. The project is within a Heritage Conservation Area and will interface with 1-2 story much older residences. The site is partially out of the original TOD. The area just to the north is prone to flooding. It is near a busy intersection and more traffic will cause significant peak hour bottlenecks. A significant number of trees will be removed to accomodate the site.

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to strongly object to the Concept Development Application (SSD-82899468) for 1–5 Nelson Road, Lindfield. As a long-term resident who has lived in Lindfield since I was five years old, I care deeply about the character, planning integrity, and future liveability of this suburb.

This proposal seeks to approve 167 apartments across 9 storeys, with minimal scrutiny, based solely on a concept design. This is unacceptable. The proper process, including full environmental and heritage assessments, must be done before any such approval, not afterward. It undermines the integrity of the planning system and sets a dangerous precedent.

My primary objections include:
- Location Outside the TOD: This site sits outside the revised Town Centre TOD. Allowing high-density apartments here would compromise the strategic vision for managed growth and open the floodgates for further inappropriate development.
- Height and Scale: At over 32 metres, the proposal grossly exceeds local planning controls and is completely out of scale with the surrounding residential character.
- Heritage Conservation Area: This development lies within a recognised Heritage Conservation Area. Its bulk, height, and density are incompatible with the historic streetscape and values of the area.
- Infrastructure Capacity: Our roads, stormwater systems, schools, and services are already stretched. This proposal does not address how 167 apartments and 251 car spaces will impact local infrastructure.
- Loss of Biodiversity: Approving this development risks irreversible loss of tree canopy and natural habitat in an already ecologically pressured suburb.

Please reject this development in its current form. It is inconsistent with the strategic, environmental, and community values of Lindfield.

Kind regards,
Long-term Resident of Lindfield

Please see the attached document which details numerous issues with the proposed development. It therefore should be rejected and thus NOT approved.

Application (sub-93558968) a high-rise apartment building proposed at 19-25 Balfour Street, Lindfield NSW 2070

As owner of (redacted) i am concerned that the proposed development is inappropriate for the following reasons:

1. Incompatibility with Local Character
The proposed high-rise is inconsistent with the low-density residential character of the surrounding area.

It conflicts with the objectives of the Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and the Residential Development Control Plan (DCP), which aim to protect heritage and tree canopy.

2. Traffic and Parking Impacts
The increase in residents will exacerbate traffic congestion on Wallace Street, particularly during peak hours and school hours.With the completion of current Coles shop, the traffic in our street is geting worse and worse. The exit to Pacific High Way also gets worse. The Pacific's High Way is not designed for population grow at this rate. It will significantly increase the length of travelling time to anywhere.

Our street is very narrow, on-street parking is already limited. With the overflow from the development, it will will further strain local infrastructure and make this area very difficult residents to access to their own place.

3. Overdevelopment
The scale, bulk, and height of the building are excessive and represent overdevelopment of the site.

It sets a concerning precedent for future developments in the area.

4. Loss of Privacy and Amenity
The building’s height will result in direct overlooking of nearby homes, severely impacting privacy.

Shadows cast by the building will reduce natural light to adjacent properties and public spaces.

5. Environmental Concerns
The removal of mature trees and vegetation threatens local biodiversity.

The development will contribute to the urban heat island effect and reduce green space.
North shore area should be the modle of other suburbs when comes to planning. It is sustainable to the current deteriorating weather environment.
I am not just concern about Lindfield, i concern about the whole North Shore area. What government should do is to enhance and promote the good features of the areas not to destroy it. These 4 houses are of heritage value and represent the finest of art for future generations to admire the beauty of Australian house.

Good afternoon
Attached please find my objection to the proposal.
Jane McMillan
Town Planner
MPIA