While I 100% support the increase in density in Mosman due to its proximity to the city I believe the exterior of this project will lead it to be an eyesore on the hill down to Balmoral. As a renter in an apartment nearby, this will only benefit me to provide competition and hopefully keep rents low and affordable, however if we don't take pride in the look of the suburb we will lose the beauty in the area despite its natural beauty. Please ensure that this building isn't a plastic box that doesn't reflect the character of the suburb.

I also hope that projects like this come with an increase in the public transport capabilities of the areas. We need a train line connecting the northern beaches through Neutral bay and Mosman to ease pressure on the struggling bus services.

Thanks for your time

I write to formally object to the proposed 10-storey development at 40–48 Redan Street.
The height, bulk and overall scale of the development are excessive and out of character with the surrounding area. It will dominate the streetscape and represents clear overdevelopment of the site. How can this be allowed?
The proposal is inconsistent with the existing character of Redan Street and surrounding properties, particularly given the lower scale of nearby development. There will be a significant impact on the heritage character of the street and the development appears to encroach on the Scenic Protection Zone. This should not be compromised! The location does not appear to meet the 400 metre safe walking distance requirement associated with LMR zoning, raising concerns about the suitability of the site.
Increased traffic, access and safety issues are a concern, particularly given the existing constraints of the local road network.
The proposed “affordable housing” appears tokenistic, with the development largely reflecting high-end, prestige housing rather than genuinely addressing affordability. Furthermore, The community consultation process has been INADEQUATE. The exhibition period is limited, parts of the documentation were unclear, and there was very low awareness of the consultation session. I strongly object to the proposal and request that it be refused.

The grounds for my objection of this development include traffic congestion, and the scale and character of the building being proposed.
I live in 6 Redan Street and so can legitimately comment on how congested the traffic in this area already is. This is a problem throughout the year during school term time ,and also out of school term time in the summer with regards to traffic from Balmoral trying to exit Mosman onto Military Rd via Raglan St, Awaba St, and Mandalong Rd. The amount of horn blaring and road rage due to a maximum of 3 cars turning at the lights at the top of Raglan St is already a huge problem, and more cars from the Redan St development will only add to the inability of these roads and others in the area to handle the increased traffic.
I also strongly object to the excessive height, bulk, and scale of the building being proposed. This is highly incompatible with the local character of Mosman. All Sydneysiders are relieved and thankful for the QVB being saved from demolition to make way for a carpark in the 1970s. It is impossible to imagine the character of the CBD without that beautiful icon? The same can be argued for the character of Mosman. Such a development will have a devastating heritage impact not only through destroying beautiful Federation and therefore historic houses but also setting a dangerous precedent for future destruction of heritage, development and overdevelopment.
I therefore strongly object to this proposal by property developers slyly skirting around the Mosman Local Development Plan by offering limited affordable housing as an excuse to build higher, build more, and build exponential profit.

I strongly object to the proposed development at 40–48 Redan Street, Mosman.

This proposal highlights a broader issue with the current planning framework. A policy intended to improve housing affordability is being used to justify a large-scale luxury development in one of Sydney’s most expensive suburbs.

The height and bulk of the building are excessive and inconsistent with the intent of the policy or desired outcomes. The impacts on traffic, safety, and local infrastructure have not been adequately addressed.

More importantly, the development does little to address the real housing crisis. Temporary affordable housing provisions should not be used to enable projects that primarily serve high-end buyers.

I believe ridiculous submissions like this are counterproductive to delivering additional housing supply. The developer has not conducted community engagement in good faith and seeks to embarrass the NSW governments well intended housing supply and affordability policies. It provides a complete lack of clarity to other developers who act in good faith as to what they can build in the area. Many developers are sitting on their hands waiting for the outcomes of the first movers. This proposal will only delay action. The Department of Planning needs to promptly reject this proposal and swiftly engage with local councils, including Mosman (just like they have done with Ku-ring-gai Council and others) to develop a planning framework that delivers housing that communities want and achieves long-term housing supply.

As it currently stands, this is not an appropriate outcome for the community or the planning system.

I object to this preposterous project on the following grounds:
- Height and bulk is out of scale and will dominate streetscape
- Significant impact on heritage on Redan Street, ignores ALL heritage rules
- Inappropriate scale compared to surrounding houses
- The Scenic protection zone will be violated
- Huge traffic access problem and Public Safety concerns
- Ther are NO merits for this monstrous development

I object to this development. We live locally and it will affect our daily life as well as friends who lives on Muston. The noise, the construction dust, the privacy. 10 storeys in that location is in insane, how on earth did it get approved. Greedy greedy developers who dont care about affordable housing, they only care about lining their own pockets. Only 10% of the apartments are apparently affordable? How does that help the situation in Mosman. Parking is already an issue in that area also. Our beautiful view on the hill will also be ruined, the character of homes lost.

Reasons to object this monstrosity.

Privacy & Overlooking: windows, balconies, or raised decks overlooking our homes and backyards.
Shading/Overshadowing: A significant loss of sunlight
Visual Bulk/Streetscape: The building is too big, high, or out of character
Traffic/Parking: Increased traffic

I write to formally object to the proposed development application.
The proposed scale, bulk, and height of the development are inconsistent with the established character of the Mosman locality. This area is well recognised for its predominantly low-density residential form, comprising traditional and heritage-listed dwellings that contribute significantly to its historic streetscape and visual identity. The introduction of a large-scale, high-density building would represent an overdevelopment of the site and would materially erode the heritage character and amenity of the surrounding area.
The proposal appears to be incompatible with the objectives of the Mosman Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP), particularly those provisions relating to neighbourhood character, heritage conservation, and contextual design. Developments in this area are expected to respond sensitively to their surroundings, and this proposal fails to achieve an appropriate transition in scale or built form.
The claim that the development will contribute to affordable housing outcomes is also unsubstantiated. Mosman has consistently been one of Sydney’s highest-value property markets, particularly in locations proximate to the coastline and with water views. It is therefore highly improbable that any dwellings within this development would be offered at genuinely affordable price points. Without enforceable mechanisms or clear planning controls to guarantee affordability, this assertion lacks credibility.
Furthermore, the existing infrastructure is inadequate to support the increased density proposed. Public transport in Mosman is limited, with heavy reliance on bus services that are already under pressure. Traffic congestion along Military Road is a well-documented and persistent issue. The intensification of residential density without corresponding and substantial infrastructure investment will place additional strain on an already constrained road network and reduce overall liveability for existing residents.
In summary, the proposal represents an overdevelopment of the site, is incompatible with the established and desired future character of the area, fails to deliver credible affordable housing outcomes, and does not adequately address infrastructure limitations. For these reasons, I strongly urge the consent authority to refuse this application.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I object to the project on multiple grounds:
- The project is incongruous with the rest of the construction, and it will have a negative impact on a landmark view (Mosman slopes). Its size and architectural style is at odds with the neighboring houses thus devaluing a tourist attraction (Balmoral beach).
- The surrounding roads are too narrow for the additional congestion caused by the foreseeable additional traffic the project will attract once completed.
- The proposed number of car spaces is inadequate for the additional units, and the on-street parking in the area is already at capacity.
- The height will compromise privacy for neighboring houses.
- The affordability offered by some of the proposed units is only temporary.
- Many projects in the area of much smaller size have caused structural cracks to nearby houses. The soil is simply not stable enough for large projects. The size of this building will cause immense damage to multiple dwellings all around.

Kind regards,

Giorgio Montanari
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The proposal should be refused on the following grounds
1. The proposal exceeds the height limits set by the LMR zoning
2. The bulk and scale of the building is excessive and totally out of character with the neighbourhood character of the area.
3. The building will have an disastrous visual effect on the surrounding and adjoining heritage items being totlly incongrous in form and design
4. the building will cause excessive overshadowing of surrounding properties especially those on the southern boundary making the achievement of required hours of sunlight to various rooms impossible
5. The proposal fails scrutiny under each of the 4 step assessments required under Tenacity v Warringah Council as determined by the L&E Court
6. The area lacks basic infrastructure service requirements
7. Traffic in Redan Lane, already compromised, will be deleteriously affected.
8. The design of the building being largely cookie-cutter, standard, developer driven residential, exhibits no particular architectural innovation or exceptional merit
9. The development will have a disastrous financial effect on property values for adjoining and nearby owners.
10. While I realise that this is not a planning principle, the design can best be described as ruthless, dollar driven, architectural 'bad manners'

I object to the project at 40-48 Redan Street Mosman. the grounds for objection are :
1. Redan Street and nearby streets are characterised by low rise housing. Placing a 10 storey building in this environment is totally out of character with the surrounding area . It directly iipacts heritage listed properties at 36 and 38 Redan Street.
2. Although there are "affordable"houses , the fundamental reason for the building is to provide expensive luxury apartments.
3. This proposal clashes with the defined scenic protection area. Scenic Protection area limits visual intrusion and protects housing landscape.
4. The proposal requires significant use of Redan Lane in construction and operational mode. Redan lane was built to allow men to manually carry buckets of night soil. It is dangerous and likely illegal to use Redan Lane as a road. There is no footpath , no street markings , no gutters and a number of blind spots. It is not suitable for cars , trucks , today's garbage trucks.
5. The proposal exceeds height controls. There is no no Clause 4.6 variation.
6.Infrastructure in Mosman does not support this increase in population .

THis submission should be rejected.

Ross Webb