I would like to make a submission on this large scale expansion project that is being planned in a close knit, small(er) suburb of Beaumont Hills.
Beaumont Hills had been a suburb blessed with multi culturalism where no single ethnicity or religious group had a dominant influence. We love the area and people been so open, warm, friendly and the human values.
Having a large expansion a school closely associated with one specific religion/ethnic group will clearly influence the demography of the suburb and the beautiful balance that it had through out.
This is because, invariably property that go up for sale will be bought predominantly by the Muslim community and over time the whole suburb and likely adjoining Rouse Hill suburb will be dominated by Muslims. (similar to Auburn, Lakemba etc)
Further there is a very large School already in North Kellyville, within a radius of 2 km or 4.3 km driving distance (Australian International Academy - https://www.aia.nsw.edu.au/) promoting Islamic faith. This school is also expanding rapidly.
This proposed development will most certainly increase the density of one ethnic group and will pose a dominance that would harm the balance that Beaumont Hills had since its inception.
Therefore, as much as I like providing learning opportunities to our next generation, due to the aforementioned downsides, I will be strongly objecting the project.
Kind Regards,
A resident in Rebellion Cct, Beaumont Hills

The peak hour commute / school traffic and car parking in the Beaumont Hills area is already very bad as it is now, the Malek Fahd Islamic School Expansion will make the already bad peak hours traffic horrendous. Our roads just can't cope with this expansion.
Another major concern I have is the Malek Fahd Islamic School Expansion (which is huge) is going to bring an influx of islamic-faith students / people to this area, which is going to change the sociodemographics of the current Beaumont Hills community.

Currently traffic conditions cannot cope with current roads, and it is exceptionally difficult to get out onto Mungerie Rd off Guardian Ave and parents do not allow traffic in Mungerie and it causes a lot of frustration at peak times.
Also, the houses that back onto the school grounds will lose their privacy and devalue their properties with the multi storey buildings - will there be compensation?
Additionally, this school is no different to the International School off Samantha Riley Dr - The vast majority of the parents drive and the overflow from the school pick ups and drop offs onto Samantha Riely causes a lot of frustration. How will this be addressed at Makel Fahd?
There are already 3 large and busy schools within 500m and single lane Withers Road at peak times is not coping as it is.
Is there a reason why the school cannot locate further west where a lot more lad is available and would not encroach on the Neighbours privacy.
We did not buy into this estate for something like this to be allowed and we are totally against the multi storey developments.

The Muslim population is expanding in the Hills districs. The schools all over the area are already overpacked. In the Hills, Blacktown and norwest area we have some of the most populated schools in NSW. My son used to sit on the floor at one of the public schools during year 6 not getting the education he deserves. Every school has the right the expand if this is for our kid's benefit. Expanding a school is much better than expanding residential blocks.

RE: MALEK FAHD ISLAMIC SCHOOL EXPANSION PROPOSAL, BEAUMONT HILLS, NSW
APPLICATION NO. SSD-56264716

We are the owners of the property at 23 Rebellion Circuit, Beaumont Hills, NSW. Our property is located on the northern boundary of the proposed Malek Fahd Islamic School Expansion Proposal. The expansion proposal places new two and three level buildings bordering and adjacent to our property.

We OBJECT to the proposed development.

The existing Malek Fahd School is located in a quiet residential area. The proposed development doubles the present 350 student numbers to approximately 700. The School Expansion includes the construction of a number two level buildings close to the boundary of our property as well as numerous other properties located on Mungerie Road, Rebellion Circuit, Honey Eater Crescent and Ben Place. Additionally a new service road is planned to run along our boundary. The development includes a three story prayer hall which may operate outside normal school hours. The close proximity of the proposed School Expansion to residences will adversely impact the quiet enjoyment of the existing residents and is likely to negatively affect the value of adjacent properties. Specifically we comment as follows:

Noise and Air Quality:

Expansion of the School from 350 to 700 pupils, buildings constructed virtually on our boundary, the service road on our boundary fence, will significantly increase noise impacting our property and nearby residences.

During the construction period, which is scheduled to take several years, will be a “nightmare” for residents, with noise pollution, traffic and air quality issues during construction and subsequently in the operation of the school.

Overlooking & Shading:

The height of the proposed buildings on the northern boundary are proposed to be up to 9.5 metres from ground level. We are concerned there will be increased shading of our property affecting light, particularly during the winter months. Overlook of our property will also adversely impact our privacy.

Traffic:

The proposed development is surrounded by quiet suburban streets. The school expansion will result in traffic in the area increasing as some students are transported from outside the area by bus and car. Whilst the proposal includes a car park for 147 vehicles, a school with 700 students, plus 60 staff and teachers’, will result in increased traffic congestion and safety as well as parking on surrounding residential streets.

It should be noted that local traffic congestion around school drop off and pick-up times are already problematic exacerbated by a number of large schools within 1,000 metres of the proposed Malek Fahd School, including:

- Ironbark Ridge Public School (873 students);
- Rouse Hill High School (1,217 students);
- Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School (566 students);
- First Steps Learning Academy Child Care.

Summary:

In summary we believe this development is incompatible with the surrounding residences. We do not believe the residents have been adequately considered and the development, in our opinion, will impact on the quiet enjoyment and infringes on the rights of residents. We can reasonably assume that the value of our property will be adversely affected should this development proceed.

While the Applicant claims Community consultation has been taken by HillPDA, we have not been approached or consulted. As a resident who borders the proposed development this is misleading.

We consider the site is not suitable for the further development and the Applicant should be encouraged to seek a more appropriate location that does not impinge on the well being of the local residents and the adverse impacts their properties and lifestyle.

Bernard & Joan Ballantyne
23 Rebellion Circuit, Beaumont Hills.
7th February 2025

The school needs to be bigger and include more facilities

Rahilah LTD is a community organisation based in The Hills Shire Council, representing hundreds of local residents. We recognise the vital role that Malek Fahd Islamic School plays in serving our community and fully support their request for expansion. Many Muslim students are unable to secure a place in local Islamic schools, which creates significant challenges for parents. As a result, they are often forced to travel long distances to schools outside the area, placing a considerable burden on them.

Your support and approval of this important project for our community would be greatly appreciated.

I strongly object to the proposed expansion of the Islamic school due to two significant concerns that will directly impact the Beaumont Hills community.

Firstly, safety is a well-documented issue within the Islamic community. As residents of Beaumont Hills, we highly value the tranquillity and security of our neighbourhood, and any expansion of the school raises concerns about potential risks affecting our peaceful environment.

Secondly, the school’s location already contributes to significant traffic congestion, particularly at the roundabout where Withers Road and Mungerie Road intersect. An expansion would exacerbate these issues, causing further delays, safety hazards, and disruptions for local residents and commuters.

Key Concerns:
Overbearing Scale and Impact on Sunlight:
The proposed high-rise building, with its excessive height, will significantly overshadow surrounding properties, severely impacting natural light access and privacy for residents.
Visual Intrusion:
The design of the building is incompatible with the existing low-rise residential character of the area, creating a visually jarring and disruptive presence on the streetscape.
Increased Traffic Congestion:
The additional residents from this high-rise development will undoubtedly put further strain on existing traffic infrastructure, leading to increased congestion and parking difficulties on our streets.
Negative Impact on Amenities:
The proposed development could potentially overwhelm local amenities such as parks, schools, and shops, impacting their usability for current residents.
Potential Environmental Concerns:
Concerns regarding potential impacts on air quality and increased noise pollution due to increased traffic and construction activities.
Request for Consideration:
I urge the planning department to carefully reconsider this application and explore alternative development options that better align with the existing neighborhood character and the needs of residents.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my concerns further and provide additional information as needed.

This proposal is not just a school expansion. The submission is for the build of a 3-storey mosque. There is nothing like it in the area. It will have a massive impact and cause significant disruptions on this quiet suburb, not just on school days and within school hours. The disruption with traffic of the school expanding to over 1300 students is going to increase the strain on throughput of cars that is already being seen in Beaumont Hills prior to this expansion. The visual impact of a 3 storey mosque is unprecedented and unfair for residents of various and multiple faiths to have a single religion so significantly imposed upon them in a quite neighbourhood where they have been living years, decades or some of them their whole lives. The land on which the school is built is zoned appropriately as R2 Low Density residential. The maximum allowable height is 10m, the proposed 21m prayer hall is a direct contradiction of this zoning. The zoning is in place to protect residents from exactly this kind of dominating structure. Already parents from Malek Fahd illegally double park in and around the traffic circle at Roy Dudley Reserve at student pick up time because the roads to not sufficient cater for the size of the school as it currently is. This traffic creates delays of up to 20 minutes sometimes to get in and out of a relatively small suburb. Expanding from 700 students to over 1300 is going to exacerbate and gridlock the Beaumont Hills suburb at school drop off and pick up times. Additionally, with the proposal being a Mosque, the impact of increased traffic will extend beyond school pick up and drop off times to whenever Mosque activities are taking place, eg: over the weekend and at night. This is grossly unfair to residents in the area.