I strongly object to the proposed DA 541/2021 for 44 Old South Head Road and DA 540/2021 for 42 Old South Head Road.
The building height is extending in the regulated/allowed height. This DA proposal shows three storeys whereas all neighbouring houses are maximal two storey houses. 4 gigantic big dual occupancy buildings with 4 pools are planned for #42 and #44 Old South Head Road. Not just unit 2 gets demolished, the entire building gets demolished.
Council should not approve this DA as this developer purposely extended the height. Including a lift in buildings is a very popular trick used by developers to foul Councils and it's Councillors with only one purpose to build higher than allowed. This sneaky strategy is obvious here as this building is a dual occupancy building and a lift is completely unnecessary.
It is clear that the developer is testing Council if their project for DA DA541/2021 gets approved. If it gets approved, the DA540/2021 for #42 Old South Head Road will also three storey high. The architectural drawings of the application already show 3 levels.
Also, removing these big trees for swimming pools and the building means you would be contributing to area’s increase in carbon emissions. These old trees are homes for animals and removing them would change the landscape for ever.
Additionally, with the building of 4 swimming pools will add pressure on the already heavily impacted sewage and storm water systems in this area.
We, as neighbours are very concerned about the recent development proposals in our neighbourhood.
Check the profile of the owner of both joint properties: Smith And Mother Pty Ltd does not exist or has no active ABN.
Consider the submission/ objections to these applications as very serious. Residents in this are need protection from greedy developers with their overdevelopments and greedy property owners.
We already suffer enough from traffic congestions and building noise.
I vehemently object to DA 541/2021 and DA 540/2021.
