I support the project

I object to the proposal of constructing the largest building. the traffic near the proposed development site is terrible as it is during peak and offpeak hours. Aggression driving is typically observed.

I object the proposed development due to the cumulative impact from all of the recent developments and the local population growth trend on the following:
1) Excessive traffic congestion, especially around the Terminal Place, Merrylands Rd and Pitt St bottleneck.
2) Public transport strain. Currently trains are often at near full capacity when arriving in Merrylands from the west during peak hours.
3) Strain on local infrastructure and services. Concerns that the local infrastructure and services (e.g. emergency services, health services, schools, policing, post office, etc) are not able to keep up with the population growth and density.
4) Street parking overflow. There is a noticeably low parking space to unit ratio. Although the location is close to public transports, people often still need car if they work shifts (outside the regular 9-5) or if the workplace or the places that they need to reach is not well-serviced by public transport.
5) Future sustainability. Concern on the long term impacts if there is no existing plan & commitment to address all of the above.

I oppose :
*The inclusion of retail frontages facing McDonald Street. *the excessive parking provision in the plan.
!. Non-Compliance with Land Zoning
McDonald Street, a quiet residential cul-de-sac, is a residential-only zone unlike Macleay Street that may support mixed-use activities.
2. Impact on Residential Amenity
Placement of retail in McDonald Street would generate increased traffic, commercial deliveries, early morning and late night traffic, all of which would be incompatible with this quiet tree-lined street.
3.excessive car parking provision
60 car spaces is excessive for a development of 44 dwellings and is not supported by a performance-based assessment consistent with the State Significant Development framework. It will encourage additional traffic to the area.

Conclusion
In its current form this proposal is inconsistent with sound planning principles and the intended outcomes of the State Significant Development framework.
I request that the consent authority require these issues to be addressed through substantial amendment to the proposal

Yours sincerely
Jan Hodge
4/6 McDonald Street, Potts Point 2011

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to formally object to the proposed mixed-use development at 215–229 & 239 Pitt Street, Merrylands.

As a nearby resident, my primary concern is the cumulative impact of this development on local infrastructure, particularly traffic and transport capacity.

Pitt Street and surrounding roads are already experiencing significant congestion during peak periods. In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in high-density apartment developments in the Merrylands area, many comprising several hundred units each. This existing growth has already placed considerable strain on the local road network, public transport, and overall accessibility.

The proposed development will introduce a further concentration of residents, vehicles, and service movements into an already constrained system. This raises serious concerns regarding:

* Increased traffic congestion and longer travel times, particularly during peak hours
* Reduced road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists
* Spillover traffic into local residential streets not designed for high volumes
* Difficulty for residents to safely enter and exit existing properties

Importantly, I am concerned that the Traffic and Transport Assessment for this project may not adequately account for the cumulative impact of multiple recently approved and completed developments in the surrounding area. Assessing this proposal in isolation does not reflect the current reality on the ground.

In addition to traffic impacts, there is a broader issue of infrastructure capacity. Local roads, public transport services, schools, and community facilities are already under increasing pressure due to rapid densification. Without clear, enforceable commitments to infrastructure upgrades, developments of this scale risk outpacing the area’s ability to support them.

I respectfully request that the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure:

* Undertake a thorough cumulative impact assessment of all recent and proposed developments in the area
* Reassess whether the current road and transport infrastructure can support additional density at this scale
* Require meaningful infrastructure upgrades or traffic mitigation measures as a condition of approval
Without these considerations, the proposal risks significantly reducing the safety, accessibility, and liveability of the local area.
Thank you for considering my submission.
Yours sincerely,
Ajeesh

Key Concerns raised by Committee Individual Submissions:

1. View Loss — The proposed 37-storey tower will substantially or totally obstruct my current city skyline views. I request a detailed view loss analysis including photomontages taken from multiple levels at, 245 Merrylands Road.
2. Solar Access and Overshadowing — The building's massing will adversely impact afternoon solar access to north-west facing apartments at 245 Merrylands Road. I request supplementary overshadowing analysis specific to this property across multiple seasons, and confirmation of compliance with Cumberland DCP 2021.
3. Traffic and Congestion — Merrylands Road already operates at or near capacity. A 37-storey mixed-use development generating residential, commercial and retail traffic will worsen existing congestion. I request an independent peer review of the Traffic Impact Assessment, including cumulative impacts from other nearby developments.
Policy Object Acknowledgement - Acknowledge the policy objective of affordable housing delivery, but submission of this proposal does not displace the obligation to properly assess and mitigate amenity impacts on existing residents. I request that consent be refused or that the proposal be substantially redesigned, with independent peer reviews of view loss, overshadowing and traffic assessments required as a condition of any further consideration.

1. View Loss — The proposed 37-storey tower will substantially or totally obstruct my current city skyline views. I request a detailed view loss analysis including photomontages taken from multiple levels at, 245 Merrylands Road.
2. Solar Access and Overshadowing — The building's massing will adversely impact afternoon solar access to north-west facing apartments at 245 Merrylands Road. I request supplementary overshadowing analysis specific to this property across multiple seasons, and confirmation of compliance with Cumberland DCP 2021.
3. Traffic and Congestion — Merrylands Road already operates at or near capacity. A 37-storey mixed-use development generating residential, commercial and retail traffic will worsen existing congestion. I request an independent peer review of the Traffic Impact Assessment, including cumulative impacts from other nearby developments.
4- Policy Object Acknowledgement - Acknowledge the policy objective of affordable housing delivery, but submission of this proposal does not displace the obligation to properly assess and mitigate amenity impacts on existing residents. I request that consent be refused or that the proposal be substantially redesigned, with independent peer reviews of view loss, overshadowing and traffic assessments required as a condition of any further consideration.
5- Affordable housing usually decrease the value of other properties in the area. I do not want to lose the value on my property.
6- Safety and Security Considerations: A significant increase in population density without corresponding investment in local services and infrastructure will impact perceived and actual safety.
Adequate planning for lighting, public space design, and community safety measures should be clearly demonstrated.