I wish to object to the above development proposal for the following reasons:

• Extremely excessive bulk and scale of proposed building compared with surrounding houses
• Impacts on adjacent Heritage properties
• Inadequate infrastructure in surrounding streets to support a development of this scale
• Non-compliant building height
• Overshadowing and privacy concerns for surrounding buildings

While I understand the overall need for additional housing throughout Sydney, I believe the proposed development at 40-48 Redan Street, Mosman goes too far. Specifically, I am concerned that the development will be too large for the area and out of keeping with the streetscape of the area. My specific issues with the proposed development are as follows: -
1) The proposed height exceeds the allowable height even under the new rules.
2) The building is inconsistent with the streetscape.
3) The large number of proposed apartments will result in increased traffic in the local area. Both Muston and Redan Streets are relatively narrow streets and the increased traffic flow resulting from the development will cause bottlenecks and possibly increase the risk of traffic accidents.
4) The large development will increase the strain on infrastructure - water pressure, gas services and the electricity grid.
5) Allowing the development to proceed as proposed creates a precedent. I am concerned it will provide a green light for other oversized developments in the immediate area.

I would suggest that developments of this size are better suited to Spit Road.

Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to comment and raise my concerns.

see attached submission

Please find my objection submission attache

As a long time resident of Mosman, a suburb known for its village appeal, quiet residential streets and a strong sense of community, the development that is currently taking place is gathering an overwhelming juggernaut which will change this suburb forever - and not in a good way. I am fully aware of the need for more housing and I embrace some of the development that is occurring as it is suitable for the location along Military Road where there is ease of access to public transport, schools, shopping centres etc. The population is growing and ALL suburbs need to grow to accommodate this population. However, the development at 40-48 Redan Street stands alone as a vast monolith with its height, its bulk, its structural impact on the surrounding houses and its geographical location which is completely unsuitable for a project this size. The inclusion of 8 bedsits and 3 executive affordable units is simply providing a path to permit a development of this ridiculous size to go ahead - it is not a genuine concern of the developer who is only interested in profit. I would love to ask said developer if they would like to live next to a development of this size - I think not.

The excavation alone will damage all the surrounding properties, the visual impact will ruin Balmoral slopes and the increase in traffic during and post construction will cause safety concerns for a very family oriented area. The height, the bulk and the visual impact in this quiet residential street and the loss of the heritage houses that are being bulldozed is a very sad reflection of where developments are heading. We need more housing but if developments such as this go ahead, it will change Sydney forever.

The decision is in your hands - you are the ones who are creating your legacy and you have to be proud of that legacy. I would be proud to know I have been part of growing Sydney in a good way but I would not be proud of allowing monoliths that will ruin a suburb forever. Please do not allow this to go ahead.

My objection submission is attached.

I am a resident in Muston Street Mosman with access to our garage via Redan Lane and I wish to lodge an objection, in the strongest terms, to the proposed massive development at 40-48 Redan Street Mosman that backs (all the way) to Redan Lane. My family and I have lived in the area for 27 years, the last 16 in Muston Street, and we are quite distressed over the proposal to build a multi-storey property on the Balmoral slopes. The direct impact to our property will be the significant increase in traffic on the tiny lane that provides our garage access, Redan Lane, both during construction and once residents move into the 53 dwellings with a staggering 106(!) car spaces.
The current lane is quite small and is already under significant pressure and the impact of this new development will make access very challenging, if not impossible. Currently if a car is parked in the lane it is challenging to get by and it is very unsafe for pedestrians. It is unthinkable the impact of 106 cars, being approximately 100 more than it is currently struggling to handle, would have on this tiny lane.
I am supportive of redevelopment of properties for lower cost and multi-purpose living close to transport hubs. But is a concrete block of 10 stories, primarily of high end luxury apartments, adding 100 cars to an area that already can’t handle traffic really the best answer?
The indirect impact of this and other proposed massive developments of 6-10 storeys where period properties are demolished is significant. It is perplexing to me that we are not allowed to trim a tree by more than 10% or change the color of our existing properties without approval, but lovely old properties and gardens can be bulldozed and replaced with very out of place multi-storey concrete blocks.
The proposed development at 40-48 Redan St is so out of place on lovely Balmoral slopes and, if approved, will inevitably lead to further out of character properties being built in this unique part of Mosman/Sydney. The visual eyesore will be intense, and the loss of magical views for current residents, that have been carefully maintained over 100 years, will be forever lost. The character and charm of Mosman will, unfortunately, be totally trashed if huge structures such as 40-48 Redan St are allowed to proceed in this quiet neighbourhood. The only word I can think of for this unsympathetic trashing of one of Sydney’s most beautiful areas is tragedy.