This is Allan Reeder from the OCC Comms team.
I'm running a test on this system
Can whoever receives this message, let me know when convenient, and send me a copy of what comes through.
Thanks
Allan
Having a car sales outlet on this site again & so close to town does not coincide with Councils approval of a motel & plans to make the old DPI building into shops and cafes making it an inviting shopping precinct.
The traffic congestion that is already present in this area has been a topic for councillors and residents of Orange for some time. This development application would only further congest traffic, and most definitely does not suit with the surrounding residential housing. Putting such a high density development in this area will only have a negative affect with traffic, current investment prices and crime. There are already 21 units a daycare centre and a medical centre being constructed within meters of this proposal, with parking concerns already observed during the construction period!!
We don’t think that approving so many apartments is a good idea. The shops would be welcome but so many apartments will lead to more traffic and higher density housing may have a negative impact on the neighbourhood.
This development does not suit the feel of this area. This a rural residential area with rolling hills and sweeping views. Residents purchased properties here in line with that feel. Creating a roof city here will ruin that and de-value many properties in the area as the views and the rural community feel will be affected.
We do not want a low cost housing development in our area and feel it will be detrimental to the overall look of the area. The values of existing properties will be downgraded with the development. We purchased in the area due to the large sections and the peacefull community feel that goes with. The investors need to look elsewhere where there is already low cost housing and not damage the look of the area with high density housing.
Could you please advise if this application involves tree removal?