I object to the Crows Nest Metro Concept SSD for the following reasons:-

1. the proposed use of the site is inconsistent with the primary
objective of the Greater Sydney Commission's North District Plan to
increase employment in the area adjacent to the Metro Station. The
bulk of the development over the station is designated for residential
use.

Development over the station is the optimal location for commercial
office space, especially with the erosion of quality office space that
has characterised the development of St Leonards and Crows Nest in
recent years

2. the Metro is a public authority. It has a responsibility to set
standards for development that are consistent with NSW government
planning policies and to develop the site for public benefit, not to
facilitate commercial objectives of developers

3. the bulk and scale of the development is inconsistent with the
stated objective of NSW Planning to preserve the village atmosphere of
Crows Nest and Willoughby Road

4. assessment of the SSD should not be progressed until completion of
the consultation period for the St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan
and the Metro re-zoning proposal and full assessment by and feedback
from the NSW Department of Planning. To do otherwise calls into
question the commitment of the NSW Department of Planning to genuine
community consultation.

I object to the Crows Nest Metro Concept SSD for the following reasons:-

1. the proposed use of the site is inconsistent with the primary
objective of the Greater Sydney Commission's North District Plan to
increase employment in the area adjacent to the Metro Station. The
bulk of the development over the station is designated for residential
use.

Development over the station is the optimal location for commercial
office space, especially with the erosion of quality office space that
has characterised the development of St Leonards and Crows Nest in
recent years

2. the Metro is a public authority. It has a responsibility to set
standards for development that are consistent with NSW government
planning policies and to develop the site for public benefit, not to
facilitate commercial objectives of developers

3. the bulk and scale of the development is inconsistent with the
stated objective of NSW Planning to preserve the village atmosphere of
Crows Nest and Willoughby Road

4. assessment of the SSD should not be progressed until completion of
the consultation period for the St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan
and the Metro re-zoning proposal and full assessment by and feedback
from the NSW Department of Planning. To do otherwise calls into
question the commitment of the NSW Department of Planning to genuine
community consultation.

I object to the Crows Nest Metro Concept SSD for the following reasons:-

1. the proposed use of the site is inconsistent with the primary
objective of the Greater Sydney Commission's North District Plan to
increase employment in the area adjacent to the Metro Station. The
bulk of the development over the station is designated for residential
use.

Development over the station is the optimal location for commercial
office space, especially with the erosion of quality office space that
has characterised the development of St Leonards and Crows Nest in
recent years

2. the Metro is a public authority. It has a responsibility to set
standards for development that are consistent with NSW government
planning policies and to develop the site for public benefit, not to
facilitate commercial objectives of developers

3. the bulk and scale of the development is inconsistent with the
stated objective of NSW Planning to preserve the village atmosphere of
Crows Nest and Willoughby Road

4. assessment of the SSD should not be progressed until completion of
the consultation period for the St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan
and the Metro re-zoning proposal and full assessment by and feedback
from the NSW Department of Planning. To do otherwise calls into
question the commitment of the NSW Department of Planning to genuine
community consultation.

Crows Nest is becoming overdeveloped. Planning needs to address issues of
over development with regard to infrastructure and preservation of
lifestyle for current residents

REFER TO FILE

Concept State Significant Development Application SSD 18_9579
Sydney Metro Crows Nest Over Station Development
Final date for submissions 8 February 2019

I object to the Crows Nest Metro Concept SSD for the following
reasons:-
1. the proposed use of the site is inconsistent with the primary
objective of the Greater Sydney Commission's North District Plan to
increase employment in the area adjacent to the Metro Station. The
bulk of the development over the station is designated for residential
use.
Development over the station is the optimal location for commercial
office space, especially with the erosion of quality office space that
has characterised the development of St Leonards and Crows Nest in
recent years

2. the Metro is a public authority. It has a responsibility to set
standards for development that are consistent with NSW government
planning policies and to develop the site for public benefit, not to
facilitate commercial objectives of developers

3. the bulk and scale of the development is inconsistent with the
stated objective of NSW Planning to preserve the village atmosphere of
Crows Nest and Willoughby Road

4. assessment of the SSD should not be progressed until completion of
the consultation period for the St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan
and the Metro re-zoning proposal and full assessment by and feedback
from the NSW Department of Planning. To do otherwise calls into
question the commitment of the NSW Department of Planning to genuine
community consultation.

I object to the Crows Nest Metro Concept SSD for the following reasons:
1. the proposed use of the site is inconsistent with the primary
objective of the Greater Sydney Commission's North District Plan to
increase employment in the area adjacent to the Metro Station. The
bulk of the development over the station is designated for residential
use.
Development over the station is the optimal location for commercial
office space, especially with the erosion of quality office space that
has characterised the development of St Leonards and Crows Nest in
recent years

2. the Metro is a public authority. It has a responsibility to set
standards for development that are consistent with NSW government
planning policies and to develop the site for public benefit, not to
facilitate commercial objectives of developers

3. the bulk and scale of the development is inconsistent with the
stated objective of NSW Planning to preserve the village atmosphere of
Crows Nest and Willoughby Road

4. assessment of the SSD should not be progressed until completion of
the consultation period for the St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan
and the Metro re-zoning proposal and full assessment by and feedback
from the NSW Department of Planning. To do otherwise calls into
question the commitment of the NSW Department of Planning to genuine
community consultation.

I object to the Crows Nest Sydney Metro Site Rezoning Proposal. My
detailed objection is attached.

1. I would strongly suggest the provision of a pedestrian tunnel (with
escalators) under Pacific Highway at the corner of Oxley Street.The
flow of pedestrian traffic from the Metro station across Pacific
Highway into the the proposed Christie Street pedestrian corridor to
St Leonards Station is vital to deal with the extra volume of people
and vehicular traffic on Pacific Highway generated by the vast
increase of residential and commercial activity through St
Leonards/Crows Nest area.

2. A Bridge/Tunnell at the end of Oxley Street and under the railway
line to Duntroon Ave for pedestrian access to the Metro Station from
the proposed St Leonards South development.

I want the building above the Crows Nest Metro Station to support and
bring more jobs into the area.

1. I object to a change in planning controls for this site.

2. I object to building any high-rise residential towers on this site.
Residential developments do next to nothing to bring jobs and business
to the area.

Rather than residential buildings, this site must become a vital
employment and business generating retail/commercial/service district
without encroachment of residential development.

1. I want the buildings above the Metro to become a go-to destination
that bring people and jobs to the area - not more high-rise
residential towers.

2. I object to the visual impact and dwarfing effect that the proposed
buildings will have on Crows Nest and Wollstonecraft. The low-rise
suburb will feel 'hemmed in'.

3. I object to the overshadowing of Nicholson Street, Hume Street
Park, Willoughby Road and Ernest Place in particular.

4. I support wider sidewalks and tree lined Streets.