96 people were contacted? How were they contacted?
When were they contacted?
3 houses across the road knew nothing about it, except the letter in the mail box about asbestos when they dismantled the garage. None of these were contacted when they blocked the street today and dug two trenches to get pipe work from one side to another. When asked what they were doing a worker replied it was emergency work which it was not.
The neighbour across the road from these works was not told about them digging up the footpath and blocking it off with a fence 2 weeks ago to start this waterpipe redirection.
96 people were told... they must have all been in the planning department of this office!
NOTICE NEEDS TO BE GIVEN.
how about the large trees cut down where the Black Cockatoos went to every afternoon, that sadly have no evening roost now...
BUT 96 people were advised.
I call BS!
All recent comments on applications from The City of Newcastle, NSW
this will be Sutherland Shire LGA DA not Newcastle
Hi Janet
On 13 Jun 2024, DA2024/00412 was lodged with CN for the demolition of the existing structures. This DA is separate from the DA above. Presumably this was lodged separately so the developer can clear the site while waiting for approval of the modified plans submitted on 18 Jul 2024. (Or maybe to reduce anti-social activities on the unoccupied site?)
On the CN application tracker for DA2024/00412, the DA assessor has determined that neighbour notification letters were not required for this site clearance. It also says: "Stage/Decision - Withdrawn". Confusingly, it also says: "Date Determined - 26/06/2024"; but there is no approval notification published. So it is unclear to me if the demolition has been approved. If you get a response from CN about why the demolition has started, please post it here.
The above MA2024/00235 has not been determined. On 6 Dec 2024, CN issued a 'Request for Further Information'. The request raises 3 planning issues, 2 environmental issues and 2 engineering issues. It also raises submission issues saying: "No details have been provided in response to the request to address submissions"; i.e., to address your concerns. See the CN application tracker for the 4 page 'Request for Further Information'. It is an interesting read and it looks like construction will not be commencing any time soon.
I provided written feedback regarding this development (by email). I have not recieved a response and was not advised the development had begun. I had expected to be advised the demolishment had begun and if any of my concerns had been considered or addressed.
Hi
I am very concerned about this planned development on serval points
How many of the apartments in it will be set aside for those with physical disabilities for example those who use wheelchairs
What are the intended emergency evacuation plans for those in wheelchairs, the blind as well as deaf people
Are there any plans for an adequate proportion of the bathrooms each door to be build in such a manour that they can easily and cost effectively be repurposed to be wheelchair and older inhabitants friendly such as grabrails and non slip tiles in their bathrooms
Neighbour notification notice has been added now, but still no architectural plans ?
Curious as to the DOCUMENTS section, there are none available, eg architectural plans. When do these become available ? Is this the same time neighbour notification letters are added to the EVENTS section in the DA tracker ?
The current business provides accommodation for people who are proceeding through various processes of the NSW Justice System.
In recent times there have been a number of opportune thefts from businesses in Elder Street including the the Lambton Fridge, Spars and the Northumberland Hotel that I am aware personally aware of.
There is perception within the Local community that the security & safety within Lambton has diminished in line with the influx of clientele that now call the Mark Hotel home.
I do not consider that the proposed DA is genuinely designed to attract tourism but rather to expand the already existing accommodation arrangements, resulting in a further increase in crime within the Lambton precinct.
There is no attached traffic impact study.
This area has very high congestion from the New England highway and Tourle st into Newcastle. The high demand for turning south into Vine st creates frequent congestion at this location. A Third lane continuing, from the accel lane east bound adjacent to Woodstock street, to a turning lane into the proposed road needs to be a requirement for this development.
The right turn into and out of Bull St will not be compatible with an additional intersection in this area. There is a need to Bull st to be Left in and left out only and the median connected for queuing at Vine St.
This is a residential area. The QT produces sound at a level that is a social disturbance to those around them. Levels recorded at nearby homes has been in excess of 60DB. Please consider this.
I wholeheartedly support the application for a part change of use to a small bar for the Vera Wine premises on Beaumont Street. This will enhance the small bar offerrings in a strip that is somewhat suffering from vacancies and present more choice for consumers who choose to visit the area.
I believe the premises does not conform with the latest Access to Premises Legislation
Because it does not provide for people who use wheelchairs to have access to to building
This is due to the two high steps outside.
A refit of this scale and cost is obliged to make sure it conforms to the Access to Premises Legislation.
Dear Council,
Please take a drive along Victory Parade. It has currently a very tight bottleneck sweep next to the Brickworks walkway. This area is dangerous, not only for cars but also busses and heavy vehicles to negotiate.
I feel that little thought has been given to the increase traffic this oversize development will generate to an already hazardous situation.
Regards
Barry Portus
I am long term friends with the owners of a neighboring property. The family moved from an inner city townhouse to new Lambton to give their children a positive outdoor experience. They have created a home for their family which is eco friendly in that they harvest rain water to use on gardens including vegetables, and have wildlife, such as birds of many varieties, into their yard to feast as well as to teach their children about wildlife.
The proposed development will encroach on the lifestyle the family have created by reducing sunlight into their back yard, removal of trees will negatively impact on wildlife which also reduces the education for the family’s young children.
The height of the development will also reduce natural light into the home causing negative effects. The proximity to boundary and placement of windows will also create privacy issues between the properties.
The street is a wide street but parking is often difficult to obtain. Adding 2 properties with a likelihood of 2 cars per residence will make parking in the street more difficult and dangerous due to the number of vehicles coming and going from the development as well as in the street.
I strongly urge council to review this development as a number of negative effects will result should this development be allowed to proceed.
Good Afternoon, My children attend school with the current family residing next door to the current lot 80 Kings Road New Lambton, and regularly play at the home next door. I have concerns relating to the proximity of the proposal, and placement of windows to the neighbour. The plan shows a large number of windows both ground and upper level, which could look and see into children's bedrooms / toilets. Furthermore, the privacy will be reduced for the backyard and will place a BBQ area right next to the yard where the kids play. My family moved to New Lambton from Maryville to be away from townhouse shared wall living. This suburb is great for school kids to have backyards to play in and space from their neighbours. I urge you to review the impact this proposal has on privacy and the safety for the children who live / play there. Thank you and kind regards.
I live a few doors down from this property and my home is regularly visited by magpies who nest in the tree at 80 Kings Road, New Lambton. I have concerns about the loss of this tree for these native birds who have called this tree home for a number of years.
I have learned today of this proposed development and strongly oppose the construction of 3 townhouses on this property. I understand this large block was subdivided and one dwelling was to be built on the front section and this would not look out of place as the original dwelling is at the rear of the property, but the construction of 3 townhouses will be an eyesore and devalue all the lovely homes in the vicinity. Silver Stream Estate is a prestigious residential area and high density housing does not belong here. Please consider the home owners when making a decision on this development.
Thank you
Kay Herbert
I wish to oppose this development application as it will greatly affect the valuation of my property and all the surrounding area. I was under the impression it was one dwelling only and that was acceptable but three townhouses so close to my property is not acceptable. This would be unsightly and would create a traffic hazard as we are on the crest of a hill. I trust you will consider my objection and await your reply.
Sincerely Lynne Gilson
The use of this property as a dumpling manufacturer is totally unsuitable as it is a deprivation to the material amenity of the extremely close historical residential properties. The change of use to a cooking facility with associated noise and smell is too challenging for the limited space less than 100 square metres. In recent times (8 Harris Street) IN2 premise are required in DAs to close roller doors and windows when using noise making machines due to the close proximity to residential buildings. Will council be consistent with this best practice that allows an attract businesses that are compliant to the shared amenities of this obvious mixed use area.
- This is already a very congested, narrow street with many access issues. Highly congested with resident parking in essentially what is a narrow, one lane street. It is not uncommon for the Newcastle council garbage truck to not be able to access the street due to cars parked on both sides and has to come back a day or 2 later to do
the job. This is largely due to multiple high density complexes which have been built recently in the area. I have previously highlighted this issue to council who did investigate and deemed it to be managed within the street by the residents.
- There are currently 2 residences on the property of the proposed development which will increase to 8 residences, a big increase in traffic in general.
- This proposed complex of 8 - 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses with parking for only 1 car per unit will only add to the inadequate road conditions. Also noted there are only 2 visitor parking spaces. This will no doubt contribute to the already existing traffic issues in the street. particularly in traffic directly
opposite my home / front door with the residents coming and going up and down the driveway.
- I have many concerns around how building supplies +++ and multiple semi trailer type trucks and building vehicles/equipment will access the street and how this will affect my access in and out of my own residence. I cannot really imagine how this is logistically possible without causing great inconvenience to the other residents surrounding this property, due to street closures etc .
- A 3 storey / 10 metre high structure built virtually right up to the front nature strip will be a very imposing structure - directly
across the road from my single storey residence which will likely block afternoon sun and also any view.
- I would like to see more information regarding how this will affect our sun/ shade please. This will likely affect any future plans for solar panels for my single storey villa .
- noted in the Architectural Plans for the proposed development, there are photos of the fabric of Bourke st which mostly displays photos of double storey residences. I noticed there wasn’t a photo of my residence which is directly across from the proposed development, which is a single level complex of 3 villas. There are many single storey residences in this street - certainly not all double storey residences as displayed in the plans.
This construction obstructs the light from our properties. The council didn't notify the corporate by letter as they should have.
This construction obstructs the light from our properties. The council didn't notify the corporate by letter as they should have.
Is this development on the same site of the new Woolworths supermarket?
This development is across the road from a busy school zone, a very busy intersection (cnr St James and Fairfield) and the railway crossing with already impossible parking and traffic jams throughout large periods of the day. I am very concerned about the chaos this will cause during construction as well as the increased parking demands placed on the area making this a dual residence. It is a tiny block and will also contribute to urban warming by further decreasing the amount of green space and plant life in the area. As a result I strongly oppose making this block a dual dwelling. Any work done in this location will require careful traffic assessment and management during construction.
I would like to object to this application. My reasons are mainly around parking problems in a very narrow street (Rushton St). Currently it is very difficult for residents to park in the street as there are two dual residence properties within 50 metres of 18 Rushton St. This means that the residents occupying these properties need to park on the street, making the street one lane at many times during the day and especially at night. There are also young children who play on the footpaths and ride their bicycles on the road who would be put into unnecessary danger with extra cars parked on the street.