I object on the basis of the development being:
1. Too high, with too much bulk and scale and the visual dominance.
2. Out of keeping with the local suburb, including the local heritage area
3. Having too big of an impact on local traffic
4. Causing delays in emergency service access
5. Not accounting for a hospital in the suburb which may need emergency response
6. Not being sufficiently well serviced by public transport to sustain that many apartments
7. Casting too great of a shadow in winter down eastern valley way

I would support a lower rise development - around 7-8 floors. I understand that all suburbs must contribute to housing supply. But it needs to be proportionate

Even with 7-8 floors there needs to be traffic exit from castlecrag through Sunnyside cres to ease the burden on Edinburgh road. This will necessitate better traffic management at the junction of eastern valley way and sunnyside cres.

As a local to the area I would like to indicate my support for this project. This will be provide valuable housing diversity in a community that lacks it - supporting young families with connections to the area to be able to afford to live here and downsizers from the large family homes common in the area. The retail offering is of appropriate scale to reflect the vibrant shops it replaces. More information on proposed footprints of the food and bev and retail spaces would be helpful to invisage what it might look like and the sort of tenants this development might attract.

This is on a major bus corridor, with fast connections to CBD and metro at Victoria Cross, and is near a wide variety of recreational opportunities through the bushland. Willoughby Council is largely divided into 'east and west' - with west full of high density and east the domain of large footprint luxury homes. This development will increase variety of housing types across the LGA and support a diverse and inclusive community and assisting to address the housing crisis in a small way.

This project will allow people on an income that is not in the 1% top income range to have a Castlecrag address, should they so choose.

I object to the proposed mixed-use development at 100 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag.
While I support appropriate housing delivery, this proposal represents a significant and unjustified departure from the previously approved and community-supported development for the site.
Key concerns
1. Excessive scale and inconsistency with planning controls
The proposed 12–14 storey, ~150-apartment development is a substantial escalation from the approved 3–5 storey (~38 apartments) scheme. This is not a minor variation but a fundamental change that undermines the integrity of the planning process.
2. Failure to meet Housing Delivery objectives
The site is not well connected to mass transit (over 4km from rail/metro), and the proposal includes only a limited number of affordable units. The scale uplift is not matched by meaningful public benefit.
3. Incompatibility with heritage significance
Castlecrag is a unique, master-planned suburb shaped by Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. The proposed tower form is inconsistent with the suburb’s defining principles of low-scale, landscape-integrated development.
4. Adverse impacts on local amenity
The proposal will result in increased traffic, visual bulk, overshadowing, and pressure on local infrastructure, all of which are disproportionate to the surrounding low-rise context.
5. Lack of genuine community consultation
This proposal departs significantly from the previously agreed scheme without equivalent community engagement, undermining confidence in the planning process.
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Conclusion and outcome sought
The proposal should be rejected in its current form.
Any redevelopment of this site should:
• Align with the approved scale and planning controls,
• Be compatible with Castlecrag’s heritage character, and
• Deliver genuine public benefit, including appropriate infrastructure alignment and meaningful housing outcomes.

I am a local resident of the lower north shore, and an owner-occupier for 25 years.
I support this development as it will provide more housing in the area. Although large in scale in comparison to the surrounding residences, it provides a large number of residences.

I object on the ground that traffic conditions will deteriorate to create unacceptable traffic congestion, including for Sydney Buses, unless ingress and egress for vehicles from the new development is from Eastern Valley Way. As you are aware, there are no alternative routes for heavy traffic other than Edinburgh Road which is alredy subject to congestion at peak hour times, including school pick up times.

The site is at the top of the hill and the tower height will dominate the landscape entirely; this is totally contrary to Walter Burley Griffin's vision and would destroy the heritage value of the suburb. Any development should be limited to tree-top height.
Secondly the additional traffic load on the one set of traffic lights exiting the suburb with additional shoppers and residents will create terrific traffic chaos especially at peak times.
What the community wants is a local meeting and dining precinct with a small supermarket , not just flats with an enormous supermarket chain and a couple of retail outlets. There have been a number of recent unit developments along Eastern Vally Way which provide a very good model of responsible higher density housing. This proposal seems just naked greed.

Based on the fact that there is no train line near the area and the buses are unreliable Castlecrag roads will not be able to handle the extra cars that will need to enter in and out of Edinburgh Road. It is already a bottleneck in peak hour. This development is not sustainable just on traffic congestion alone. More and more drivers will be forced to turn up Sunnyside Crescent which is already dangerous enough for pedestrians as there are no footpaths. This development as it stands will cause the residents of Castlecrag untold heartache and hours of inconvenience each day. Whoever thought this huge development was a good idea doesn’t care about the people who live in this area that basically has one way in and out and you want to build a massive building that will hold everyone up??? Not smart or safe for anyone. I am ok with a smaller development that has commercial use but 13 stories full of apartments is taking this development to dangerous levels for existing residents. How many children and older people need to be put at risk on Sunnyside Crescent and Edinburgh Road? Please reconsider approving such a massive development when the roads just won’t be able to handle the added traffic.

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to formally object to the proposed development at 100 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag NSW 2068.

My objection is based on several concerns regarding the potential impact of this development on the local community and environment.

Firstly, the proposed development appears to be inconsistent with the existing character of the Castlecrag area, which is known for its low-density housing, natural bushland setting, and heritage significance. A development of this nature risks undermining the visual and environmental qualities that define the suburb.

Secondly, I am concerned about the environmental impact, particularly in relation to the removal of native vegetation and the potential disturbance to local wildlife. Castlecrag contains sensitive ecosystems, and any development should prioritise their protection.

Thirdly, the development is likely to increase traffic congestion and place additional pressure on local infrastructure, including roads, parking, and public services. Edinburgh Road is not well-suited to handle significant increases in traffic volume, which may also raise safety concerns for residents and pedestrians.

Additionally, there may be impacts on neighbouring properties, including loss of privacy, overshadowing, and noise during and after construction.

I respectfully request that the relevant authority carefully consider these concerns and either reject the proposal or require substantial modifications to ensure it aligns with local planning controls, environmental protections, and community expectations.

Regards

I wish to formally object to the proposed development at 100 Edinburgh Road Castlecrag on the basis of its excessive number of levels.

Castlecrag is an iconic suburb designed by Walter Burley Griffin, with a strong emphasis on harmony with the natural landscape, modest scale, and sensitive integration of built form. The proposed development, with its multiple levels, is inconsistent with this foundational design philosophy and risks undermining the character and heritage significance of the area.

The scale and vertical dominance of the proposal will set an undesirable precedent and erode the cohesive, low-profile aesthetic that defines Castlecrag. Developments in this suburb should respect the original vision by maintaining restrained height, minimising visual bulk, and responding appropriately to the surrounding environment.

For these reasons, I strongly object to the proposal in its current form.

I object to this lovely part of Sydney being ruined