Development out of character with precinct.
Size has grown from 6 to 16 storeys - too high for precinct.
Extremely difficult traffic management along narrow dogleg street.
Excessive noise from demolition, excavation and construction.
Will destroy amenity of precinct.
Sets dangerous precedent for future development.

I am attaching my submission

In theory I whole heartedly support this proposal, but in reality, I am concerned about the lack of public transport

I object to the project in its current form. My main objection is to the height of the proposal. Such a proposed height is out of all proportion with the look and feel off the area and will not increase the amenity of the area. I would consent to a new build that maintains the existing height of the current buildings.

In addition, I consider that Redmond Street is too narrow to accomodate the significant additional consequential flow-through traffic that would occur, noting that it is not possible for two cars to pass on the street as parking in the street is nearly always full. There are already traffic problems that occur as a consequence of those entering and leaving through the Hay Street car park. My partner has had the side of his car scraped badly while parked in the street and I have had my side mirror clipped. Redmond Street is not designed to accomodate a high-density apartment block at the end of the street.

I own a property in Leichhardt across the street from the proposed development.
I support the project because the most significant contribution that the Inner West Council can make to restoring the, once vibrant, but now lackluster economy of the Norton Street shopping and restaurant area is to facilitate more families moving into the area by permitting high-quality high density development. An increased number of families in the area will likely trigger a virtuous cycle of increased local spending and increased local investment to the great benefit of the community.
More broadly, I encourage the Inner West Council to: a) approve a greater number of high-quality high density developments in the vicinity of Norton Street and Parramatta Road; and b) facilitate access to a greater number of public transport options such as the metro.

Dear Lachlan,

I am writing to formally lodge my objection to the proposed 16-storey development at 307-315 Parramatta Rd. My property, which is neighbouring the site, will be significantly impacted by the current proposal during both the construction and operational phases of this project.

Whilst I understand that the Council needs to deliver on its housing policies, my primary objections are based on the following concerns:

1) Excessive Building Height and the Impacts on Privacy/Overlooking
I am concerned about the impacts of privacy and overlooking into mine and my surrounding neighbours' courtyards by the 16-storey building. The proposed development should be no greater than 6-storeys to minimise this issue.

2) Traffic Congestion
I am concerned that the addition of 154 residential units (and possible future developments in the area) will significantly increase traffic volume on Redmond St (West). Vehicle thoroughfare and access to existing driveways and garages on this narrow stretch of road, coupled with the existing loading zone, will be difficult at best. The Council should consider making this road a one-way street going into Redmond St (West) from Catherine St to reduce the congestion impact.

I urge the Council to reconsider this application in its current form until these issues have been addressed.

Thank you.

Please explain what infrastructure you have put in place to allow for that many additional residents to move into the area, what additional buses, what roads, etc that can possibly allow for such an influx of population.

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