Please refer to the attached documents.

Please see the attached document which details numerous issues with the proposed development. It therefore should be rejected and thus NOT approved.

Application (sub-93558968) a high-rise apartment building proposed at 19-25 Balfour Street, Lindfield NSW 2070

As owner of (redacted) i am concerned that the proposed development is inappropriate for the following reasons:

1. Incompatibility with Local Character
The proposed high-rise is inconsistent with the low-density residential character of the surrounding area.

It conflicts with the objectives of the Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and the Residential Development Control Plan (DCP), which aim to protect heritage and tree canopy.

2. Traffic and Parking Impacts
The increase in residents will exacerbate traffic congestion on Wallace Street, particularly during peak hours and school hours.With the completion of current Coles shop, the traffic in our street is geting worse and worse. The exit to Pacific High Way also gets worse. The Pacific's High Way is not designed for population grow at this rate. It will significantly increase the length of travelling time to anywhere.

Our street is very narrow, on-street parking is already limited. With the overflow from the development, it will will further strain local infrastructure and make this area very difficult residents to access to their own place.

3. Overdevelopment
The scale, bulk, and height of the building are excessive and represent overdevelopment of the site.

It sets a concerning precedent for future developments in the area.

4. Loss of Privacy and Amenity
The building’s height will result in direct overlooking of nearby homes, severely impacting privacy.

Shadows cast by the building will reduce natural light to adjacent properties and public spaces.

5. Environmental Concerns
The removal of mature trees and vegetation threatens local biodiversity.

The development will contribute to the urban heat island effect and reduce green space.
North shore area should be the modle of other suburbs when comes to planning. It is sustainable to the current deteriorating weather environment.
I am not just concern about Lindfield, i concern about the whole North Shore area. What government should do is to enhance and promote the good features of the areas not to destroy it. These 4 houses are of heritage value and represent the finest of art for future generations to admire the beauty of Australian house.

Good afternoon
Attached please find my objection to the proposal.
Jane McMillan
Town Planner
MPIA