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I think the subdivision of this standard "non corner" block in a quiet street of Eastlakes demonstrates an unnecessary overdevelopment. I believe this to be the first subdivision in this street and will set a precedent.
This will change the appearance and nature of the street which is quiet and family orientated. It also sets a precedent for ‘subdivisions’ to maximise value.
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Keen Observer. (Or should I question you are bogus with no name)
You wouldn't have a vested interest in this development would you?
This proposed development is not in King Street or George St and thus has no relevance.
Wealthy and educated people buy whole blocks and never need to settle for half a one.
To whom it may concern,
This development is on tiny parcel of land which means another’ pillar to post’ development occurring.
I wasn’t aware that this street is zoned to allow for this sort of development. The streetscape will be destroyed if this development is allowed. Have a look at Universal Street and the dual occupancy residences built there. No character or quality build.
These new builds are cheap and only built for quick cash by the developers. Stop this overdevelopment of the suburbs.
Keen Observer is nameless. For a reason?
I am a local. I am saddened to see the area changed for what amounts to profit. Subdivided blocks are redeveloped in an often bland and utilitarian manner - get more people living on the space that once accommodated a family. I am constantly fascinated by the partition on these subdivisions at the front door to give a semblance of privacy to say two families living on one block.
My biggest concern is high rise creep from Rosebery and Zetland which The Grand promises and the once proposed redevelopment of Gardens R Us.
Fairly sure 'Keen Observer" would have seen that there are NO such developments in Harry St so why should there be. King St is NOT Harry St. It's predominantly a single storey residential street and should be preserved as is. These duplexes are essentially boxes, poorly designed and built with limited gardens/green space. Duplexes do not attract wealthy and educated people which in itself is such a bias. Most people who are 'wealthy" can afford to buy a single house on a full block. You also don't need to be educated to own a house - this is seriously laughable.
It's disheartening to see suburbs like Mascot and Eastlakes become so overdeveloped because Council is unwilling to put in planning controls to preserve the area but are happy to ensure the 'wealth' of developers instead.
K Fletcher - my wife and I and our young daughter just moved to George Street - we are educated and both on decent salaries. All we want is to live on a nice big block with a backyard. The realities are that we have saved hard and buying a duplex like we have is the best option for us. I would encourage you to consider those who weren’t as fortunate to buy their home 20 or 30 years ago and have no mortgage in light of the property price increases combined with interest rate rises. These developments are vital and also make the street look nice. There are comments here on quality of build - we couldn’t be happier with the quality of the build with our duplex. There are comments here on purely maximizing profit. When we pass away, wouldn’t you rather have a larger estate to pass on to your children? Your comments don’t feel like they are based on current economic and social realities.
This is allowed under DCP and LEP in the area. There was a first in every street. Not approving this, if all criteria are met is a restriction on land owners.
You should be more concerned with the units and highrise in the area.
This should 100% be approved as these dwellings types exist throughout the area.
I am a resident of Harry Street, and the proposed development is on a very narrow block and I am surprised it’s even passed the required size requirement. This will change the landscape of this very traditional Sydney suburb which has managed retail a character amongst nearby overdevelopment. For this reason I am apposed to this application.
I fully agree with Fred and Ben, if this is in accordance with the DCP and LEP, what’s the issue? From what I can see this proposal is no different, in appearance, to any other 2 story home in the street and there is also various types of homes and buildings in the street, including a block of apartments, 2 storey homes and a church!
Front and side setbacks are the same as for a two story home and not boundary to boundary as people have been implying. The block doesn’t seem to be narrower than the typical 40 foot frontage block in the area. Frankly, I quite like the design and think it will add character to the neighbourhood and isn’t “box like”, it’s charming and pays homage to the older style homes.
Suggesting “wealthy” families should be able to afford their own block of land is an extremely ignorant comment to make, and also agree with Ben that this would make housing slightly more affordable in the area. Why do people just assume the owners are going to sell for profit, maybe it’s being built for their family??
Have been living in the street for many years. This type of subdivision in a quiet, mostly family-orientated street sets an unwanted precedent in my opinion for further similar development , which will change the nature and feel/ambience of the streetscape, not to mention potential parking issues (which are already on the increase) and noise. This is not just about ‘one house’- its about opening up the floodgates to more of the same development, and even over-development, to the point where a single story house can have double-story high-wall structures on either side to the boundary (just look at Universal st)- no thanks! I realise that there is a housing crisis in Sydney but this NOT the street to start townhouse-like development to cram more people in. It’s bad enough with the amount of units in the area and lack of planning re: traffic flow and local infrastructure to support demand. Even public transport in Eastlakes has been cut back. I say NO mate!!!!
