Cameron St, Wauchope 2446 NSW

I have strong concerns, re this application. The environmental study is very basic and does not seem to have considered all aspects. IE no bush fire risk however only 2 yrs ago there were bush fires in the forest across the road. No consideration for the wild life which will be impacted by the removal of the trees. There has not any stipulation to replace the trees. This could occur in the near by park or across the road in the forestry.
The application does not state who the boarding house will be used for. I have concerns the clientel may cause issues for the near by preschool. Which has children aged 3-5 yrs there. These children do not need to be exposed to people with mental health concerns, drug or alchol issues. Nor do they need emergency services turning up with sirens going. Some of these children have suffered trauma already and need a safe and consistent envronment.These are just some scenarios that might cause ongoing issues. The application does not disclose the type of use, this boarding house will be for and the public have a right to now.
There is insufficent parking being provided. The accomdation can house up to 12 people however there is parking for 3. There is not suitable street parking in Cameron St as the building is on the corner. Which again could present an issue for other residents and the preschool. Additional traffic and taking up the preschool parking, required for staff and parents.

The SOEE submitted in this matter has failed to address key points that will need to be completed and resubmitted before further consideration should be given to this proposal.

As currently submitted, the proposed development is not compatible with the surrounding area. The developers have failed to consider the social impact assessment policy and have not consulted with the community regarding this proposal. Nor have the developers addressed the potential bushfire risks of the area.

The adjacent property is a Community PreSchool which looks after our most vulnerable little people. What kind of tenants will be housed in the proposed boarding house?

A 6 room dwelling with 3 car spaces does not provide sufficient off-street parking for a facility of this size. No visitor off-street parking has been allocated. This potentially has a negative impact on parents/children at school pick up/drop off times where the safety of the children could be compromised.

The SOEE submitted in this matter has failed to address key points that will need to be completed and resubmitted before further consideration should be given to this proposal.

As currently submitted, the proposed development is not compatible with the surrounding area. The developers have failed to consider the social impact assessment policy and have not consulted with the community regarding this proposal. Nor have the developers addressed the potential bushfire risks of the area.

The adjacent property is a Community PreSchool which looks after our most vulnerable little people. What kind of tenants will be housed in the proposed boarding house?

A 6 room dwelling with 3 car spaces does not provide sufficient off-street parking for a facility of this size. No visitor off-street parking has been allocated. This potentially has a negative impact on parents/children at school pick up/drop off times where the safety of the children could be compromised.

I have concerns with this proposal, as it does not disclose all of the information required to make a detailed decision on whether it is the right fit for the area.

There is insufficient parking for a 6 room dwelling, 3 on site parking spaces is not adequate. Street parking will impact both the Preschool next door, the Scout Hall across the road plus turn what is a dangerous T- intersection into a potential MVA fatality if visibility is reduced.

My children have and currently attend the PreSchool, and i have been involved with the Scout Group across the road, and i have concerns with the lack of transparency and information available to the community on who will be using the facility and what impact it will have on the area.

As with the other comments, I have some reservations regarding this proposal. My immediate concern was over the term 'boarding house' and what that means to me - 'a halfway house for recently released criminals'. I have done some further research and have concluded that the 'new gen boarding house' or 'modern micro apartments' are in fact reasonable - but only if that is what is meant. This definition is not clarified in the proposal.

The SOEE doesn't specify a general vs assisted boarding house - which in turn will have implications.

Section 4 - site suitability
* While the site may be appropriate for a single story structure - it is not for a multi-room facility. The immediate surrounding houses (excluding the preschool) are single family dwellings.
* There are indications of a requirement for displays (advertising signage) - how big, what position, are they illuminated at night, etc. That is most definitely not in keeping with the aesthetic of the area for dwellings.
* I believe in the Sydney area, these types of dwellings are required to be within 800m (walking distance) of trains or ferries. If the residents here don't have vehicles - is this location really close enough to amenities?

Section 5 - Environmental impacts
* The bush fire field has not been selected - this area was under threat only 2 years ago - how can this not be considered? Is there a required distance that has to been met to negate this? This information is not provided.
* 'No' has been selected for 'noise levels that could impact the neighbours' - is this during construction? or after occupancy? The construction process is loud & as such there must be an impact on the neighbouring properties. After occupancy - 6 units rented - that has the potential to cause extreme noise concerns/decibel levels for all neighbours.
* Removal of trees - is there a requirement to plant multiple trees in a secondary location? This has been an issue for new residents in the area - they have been told they must plant multiple trees if they want to remove one from their property to build a house.

Section 6 - Access,Traffic
* According to the regulations I stipulate that there are enough parking spaces for the property, but what if all 6 units have vehicles? what if each unit houses 2 people - both with cars - this leads to a huge issue with parking & concerns about the intersection. The increased traffic and parking obstructions have the potential to cause serious accidents not only at that intersection but along that stretch of Cameron Street and along Tallowood Ave.
* There is also no turning bay within the parking area plan- why is this not a requirement when businesses must provide turning bay areas in their parking locations?

Section 7 - Social and economic impacts
* Why is this section not applicable to new dwellings? This basically removes any need for consultation with the community. Since this proposal is for a multiple resident dwelling, surrounded by the boy scout hall, preschool & local children's playground - I would think that council would want to discuss the concerns of the locals.

The major concern with this application is the lack of information available to the local community. How can council make an informed decision on this proposal without talking to the people who will be impacted by it.

I totally agree with all comments made,the area of proposed building is totally unsuitable and should never been submitted.It is and area where many children attend functions,scouts ,pre school,and play park. It is hidden from many people who do not have social media I am sure many people are unaware of this proposal.I am sure a vote would be extremely high against this proposal.

I have a great concern with a boarding house being built here , is this property going to house newly released prisoners? Any kind of boarding house in a residential area will greatly impact housing values in close proximity , this should not be allowed to proceed

Where are these occupants going to park if this boarding house can house up to 12 people ? What kind of boarding house will this be what type of clientele will be living there ? . This is atrocious it should not be considered this is an area with a preschool and a scout hall , there is insufficient parking , the term boarding house is extremely vague . I believe that if it were an individual and not a major building company this would never stand a chance . A boarding house in this location will destroy surrounding home values.