Please see attached submission

Please see attached submission

I strongly object to the project, specifically the proposal for an amendment to the Development Application, for a number of reasons. First and foremost is the absurdity of this amendment, proposing that the buildings be increased in height from 12 to 31 storeys for Bourke Street North and 21 to 38 storeys for the Young Street Tower, at this stage in the development. They have already dug the pits and set the foundations for the buildings, can they prove beyond a reasonable doubt that they weren't always planning to increase the height of the towers before they broke ground? It calls into question the validity of the original submission for development approval and the due diligence carried out by the Department.

Secondly, the towers themselves at their newly proposed heights would create significant overshadowing of nearby buildings and materially change the character of that entire precinct. 12 and 21 storeys fit in with the suburb profile and are appropriate for the amount of amenities they have included in the plans, expanding beyond that is irresponsible and not appropriate for the area.

I hold no opposition to building new housing in Waterloo or anywhere nearby, but the mid-development expansion of the plans in this particular development are unacceptable and cannot be established as a precedent. The amendment to the DA should be denied and the process for amendments being submitted reviewed more thoroughly, this should never have made it to exhibition and should have received intervention from the Department at an earlier stage.

The proposal is way too big for the area. Will cause strain on infrastructure such as the (non-existent) public transport will be an eyesore on Bourke Street. We need more green space, not more ugly tall towers that cause wind tunnels and overshadowing.

Waterloo is already the most densely populated suburb in Australia, it does not need more mega towers.

Subject: Submission – SSD-95997711 (903–921 Bourke Street, Waterloo)

I am writing to provide my submission regarding the proposed amendment to the development at 903–921 Bourke Street, Waterloo.

As a resident of the Tiara building facing Bourke Street, I will be directly impacted by this proposal. Given the building’s orientation (West facing to Bourke Street) and close proximity to the site, these impacts are not limited to my dwelling but are likely to affect multiple residences within the building.

While I acknowledge the need for additional housing, I have significant concerns regarding the proposed increase in building height and density.

The increase in height (up to 126m) will introduce a much larger built form directly opposite existing residences. This will result in substantial overshadowing, particularly affecting west-facing apartments in the Tiara building. The loss of natural light will be material and will directly reduce the amenity and liveability of these homes.

In addition, Bourke Street in this section is relatively narrow and already experiences consistent traffic. Introducing a development of this scale in such close proximity will:
- Create a noticeably darker streetscape due to increased building bulk and reduced light penetration
- Increase noise levels for existing residents
- Further intensify traffic congestion as a result of the significant increase in the number of apartments and residents

These impacts are cumulative and will significantly affect the quality of life of current residents in the surrounding area.

In its current form, the proposed amendment is not appropriate for the existing urban context and places a disproportionate burden on neighbouring properties. I respectfully request that the scale of the proposal be reconsidered, with a reduction in height and density to better balance the need for development with the preservation of residential amenity.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide this submission.

Kind regards,
Nicolas Van De Walle
113/804 Bourke Street Waterloo,
2017 NSW

I wish to formally object to the proposed modifications to the approved residential development, specifically the increase in building height. The revised proposal introduces excessive height and density that is inconsistent with the surrounding character and exceeds what was originally deemed appropriate.
The increased scale will place undue strain on already limited local infrastructure, including transport, schools, healthcare services, and public amenities, which are not equipped to support the intensified population.
Furthermore, the proposal fails to adequately address the imbalance between development and community needs, resulting in diminished amenity, overcrowding, and a reduced quality of life for existing residents.
For these reasons, I strongly oppose the proposed changes and request that the original approved parameters be maintained.

I am writing to formally object to the proposed amendments for the development at 903–921 Bourke Street, Waterloo.

The requested changes represent a substantial and disproportionate increase in building height, with one structure rising from 21 to 38 storeys and another from 12 to 31 storeys. This escalation goes far beyond a minor modification and fundamentally alters the scale, character, and impact of the original proposal.

Such significant increases raise serious concerns:

- Overdevelopment and scale: The proposed heights are excessive for the area and are inconsistent with the existing and planned urban character of Waterloo. This risks setting an undesirable precedent for future developments.
- Overshadowing and loss of amenity: The additional height will likely result in increased overshadowing of surrounding residential areas, reducing natural light, privacy, and overall liveability for current residents.
- Infrastructure strain: A development of this intensified scale will place additional pressure on local infrastructure, including traffic, public transport, schools, and community services, which may already be operating near capacity.
- Wind, visual, and environmental impacts: Taller buildings can create adverse wind tunnels, visual bulk, and broader environmental impacts that have not been adequately justified in the amendment.

The magnitude of these changes suggests a departure from the original planning intent and warrants careful reconsideration. Approving such a substantial increase without clear, demonstrated community benefit undermines confidence in the planning process.

For these reasons, I strongly object to the proposed amendments and request that they be rejected, or at minimum, subjected to a more rigorous review with genuine community consultation.

Sincerely,
Fatih Gurcaglar

Good afternoon,

I am a resident living nearby who is concerned about the proposed increase in the number of apartments (to 38 storeys!).

I am not a NIMBY. I don't oppose an increase, but the size of this increase is concerning because the surrounding infrastructure is already at capacity. Buses go past without picking up passengers because they are full. There is no parking (and the proposal is only providing an extra 20 spots). It would be different if there was a metro nearby, but the Waterloo metro isn't within walking distance.
For this to be approved, it needs to be accompanied by an actual increase in infrastructure - transport in particular, but also parkland, schools, another library and aquatic centre (the ones at Green Square are at capacity).

Housing increases like this need infrastructure. Please work together with TfNSW and the Department of Education to ensure that no increase is approved without accompanying facilities, and require the developers to put in another park or playground - the one that's currently part of the proposal won't be enough.

Thank you,