5 George Street Thirroul NSW 2515

I strongly support this proposal for more housing where its needed most - in Thirroul. It looks very good with an attractive and unique facade that will add to the street, and a rooftop space for residents which they will love, with a good mix of apartment sizes for diverse housing options - the community should have more options like this proposal. It is compliant, providing underground parking, right next to town and near the train and bus to reduce car trips, and is a modest 3 storeys. I would like to see hundreds more well located buildings like this in Thirroul to add to the apartment stock that is in dire shortage for smaller families and renters like me, they are in strong demand given high prices.

The design has taken in no consideration of the community surrounds, just a money grab to pack as many apartments as possible in with no regard for the character. Standard money grab, which stands out in such a small community. The cage over the facade looks like it's housing wild animals.

I strongly disagree with the proposal for several significant reasons, which I believe outweigh any potential benefits.

Firstly, the building is completely out of character with the surrounding area and will stand as an eyesore in the heart of Thirroul's historic precinct. This location, at one of the oldest and most historically significant corners of the town, requires careful consideration of the architectural style and cultural heritage. The proposed design fails to align with the local aesthetic, which could damage the town’s character and its appeal to residents and visitors alike. According to the Heritage Act 1977 (NSW), developments near historically significant areas must consider their impact on the heritage value of the site. This proposal seems to disregard those guidelines.

Secondly, traffic congestion is already a critical issue in this part of Thirroul. The traffic flow at the intersection of George and Phillip Streets is notoriously poor, especially during peak hours such as school drop-off and pick-up times, and weekends. Adding more units to an already congested area will exacerbate the problem. Furthermore, the increased number of vehicles will not only result in further delays but will also harm the air quality, a serious concern given the proximity to a local school. The NSW Road Traffic Authority provides guidelines that demand careful traffic impact assessments, but these concerns do not seem to have been adequately addressed in the proposal.

The additional pressure on George Street, which already serves as a popular parking spot for commuters, will create more strain on an area that is already difficult to navigate. It's crucial that the development takes into account the needs of the local community, including families, children, and commuters, rather than simply prioritising a quick economic gain.

Finally, the impact on the community, particularly families and schoolchildren, cannot be overlooked. Thirroul is a town that is known for its space and family-friendly lifestyle, not for high-rise developments. Many families and young people choose to live here for the quality of life, which is drastically different from the dense, urban environments closer to Sydney or Wollongong. The risk is that these units, due to their location and high price point, will remain vacant or be filled by people who do not value the community's lifestyle. Furthermore, the proposed development is likely to disrupt the safety and well-being of local children, as the intersection is already a hub of activity for schoolchildren, families, and teenagers, who rely on the streets to get to and from school and catch public transport.

While the building may or may not be fully compliant in terms of regulations, it fails to respect the history, traffic flow, and community needs of Thirroul. I urge you to reconsider this development in light of its broader impact on the area and its residents.

I dont agree with Phillip Balding. This not what Thirroul needs. The traffic congestion is already overwhelming without a future solution to it in the pipeline at this point.
Being a village that repeatedly suffers with flooding, any large scale development needs to be extremely carefully planned and considered as essential to the area.
Also, Thirroul has a distinct character of a country village that residents have flocked to as to escape the city life of Wollongong and Sydney therefore I strongly challenge the above opinion that ‘the community should have more options like this proposal’.

What Thirroul needs is investment in traffic control and flood mitigation.

Once again we have a development pushing every limit of the code to squeeze out as much as possible without concern for the long-term amenity of the occupants or neighbours in the area. There are some clear issues with design not providing good amenity such as overlooking, overshadowing and areas that are prone to damp.
• The scale and modern inner city look of the development is not in the desired character of the area as required by the LEP. Bulk diagrams provided are truly misleading showing the neighbouring townhouse as high as the new development. This is attained by using an angle looking up from the ground and really ingenuous.
• Basement car-parking in a flood risk zone is not a good design. Basement car parking on other sites on George St having flooding issues and have required the installation of permanent pumps to remove water. Underground water is everywhere is this area and once disturbed causes issues for neighbouring blocks.
• Access to sun will be an issue for occupants and neighbouring houses, who will also look to lose both escarpment views and access to sun. The two hours minimum sun in the "communal area" of 485sqm looks very optimistic. I also have an issue with the maths for the habital calculations, communal calculations on the block of 1300 or so sqm. Are they counting the carpark driveway as a communal area?
• The interior courtyard will be dark and not provide good amenity for occupants in winter months. The plan shows ocean breeze / air flow solving this concerning damp issue however, it's not likely we have ongoing NE winds to solve design issues as shown in their airflow diagram. Especially in winter.
• I propose their shadow diagrams are incorrect/optimistic. e.g. The Sun at 3pm in June is further to the west. The 'sun-eye' diagrams show light hitting front windows at 3pm in mid winter. This seems misleading as how can the light enter an window which is facing NNE at that time, let alone the facade 'bird cage' structure allowing it through anyway...
• Traffic in and out of the block will be difficult with George St East backing up most mornings as the main route for everyone living to the West to exit the area. There is also one of the areas largest venues across the road. Turning into Phillip Street where there are only two spaces before the traffic light to merge leaves this as a larger bottleneck the extra future inhabitants of all 10 apartments (3br, 2br, 1br, studio) and locals will be left with. A survey by Roads department should be carried out before so many new dwellings are added to a pinch point.
• Lastly... Can the developer please explain what the vegetation that is shown growing over the building's front cage? It shows a lovely vine with red flowers decoratively covering/softening the caged area. This is simply deceptive... to think any vine will grow as drawn and be maintained on a three storey building. We need real solutions to the design and bulk issues with overlooking and sun, not all the optimistic and wrong assertions given to the public and council to assess.

This development is not suitable for the Thirroul area for reasons including but not limited to:
- It will further add to the traffic chaos in Thirroul, particularly at the intersection of George & Phillip St
- The design is not in keeping with the village character of Thirroul or the surrounding area

-blocks escarpment views
-not sympathetic to street scene
-increased traffic at congested junction
- not sympathetic to village
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Strongly oppose this proposed development.
- Not in keeping with the street scape
- Will have a negative impact on traffic flow on gerorge Street and surrounding streets.
- Not in keeping with the 'Village' feel of Thirroul as an area.
- Negative impact to neighbours views of the escarpment which I am one of.
- Scale of building will mean extreme disruption to neighbours during the construction phase.
- Area subject to flooding doesn't lend itself to a basement construction.

- height is out of character will tower above other residences
- concern with flooding
- concern loss of light
- concern with loss of vegetation
- not in character - looks like prison

This was a block of land with one house how can you allow this to even be considered awful design looks totally out of place in this area traffic is hopeless now how would it be with all these extra cars big NO from me

I strongly oppose this proposed development.
- ugly design not in keeping with the street scape
- Will have a negative impact on traffic flow on George Street and surrounding streets. Increase overall traffic congestion in already congested area
- Not in tune with the 'Village' feel of Thirroul as an area.
- Negative impact to neighbours views of the escarpment
-loss of sunshine to surroundings homes
- Scale of building will mean extreme disruption to neighbours during the construction phase and noise, as well as parking issues for tradesmen
- Area subject to flooding doesn't lend itself to a basement construction.

As a George Street resident, I strongly oppose this development for the following reasons:

- Traffic Impact: Turning right onto Philip Street is already a nightmare, and this will only worsen congestion and compromise pedestrian safety.
- Heritage Destruction: George Street is Thirroul's oldest street, and this plan involves demolishing original cottages, erasing its historic charm and character.
- Community Strain: Local services like doctors, daycares, schools, and public transport are already over capacity, and this development will exacerbate the problem.
- Incompatibility: The scale and density of this development are completely at odds with the street's residential and historical nature.

This proposal poses a significant threat to our community's livability and heritage.

I strongly oppose this development for all the same reasons as have been convincingly stated by my neighbours (above). This development will put further strain on the suburb’s already stretched infrastructure.
The development is not in keeping with the character of the area.
If every cottage, or two, was turned into townhouses and units it would be the end of the area as we know it. It seems that the only people that would benefit here are the developers and investors. The residents and neighbours of Thirroul, say NO.

This is a monstrosity. It does not fit with the community at all and will add to already hideous traffic congestion and challenges for emergency services. This should not be allowed in that location - the local streets are already struggling to accommodate traffic movement in that vicinity. It does not fit with local amenity and is an eyesore.

Totally inappropriate building design and size for the location. Totally out of keeping with the rest of the house/villas in the street.
No consideration given to additional car movements into Phillip St and the potential over flow to Kelton Lane as an alternative rat run.
Insufficient street parking already in the street with a busy pub across the road will make for an even more congested intersection.
Building is not sympathetic to its surrounds and swallows up the site in both height and width.

This is an inappropriate design that does not keep with the local architecture. It will also create significant additional traffic pressure on the corner of Phillip and George St which is already suffering significant congestion at peak times. It will also put additional traffic into Kelton Lane which cannot absorb any more traffic given the nature of the Lane which is effectively uni-directional and not suited to bi-directional traffic. As a local resident I am opposed to this development.

This is a hard NO … combination of traffic lights & pedestrian crossing @ this intersection is an absolute nightmare as it is.

As a nearby neighbour, I strongly oppose this development.
As others have stated, the current infrastructure is not where it needs to be to support this many dwellings.
The congestion at the George Street / Phillip Street intersection is horrible.
Street parking around the area is already very limited with the many services and attractions nearby (Library, School, Preschool, Pub, Cafes etc).
The look and feel of the proposed development is not in keeping with the area.
The existing cottages on these sites possess historic charm that should be cherished and valued.

Strongly opposed to this development. Will put many extra car movements right into the George St/Phillip St intersection - already the worst and most dangerous in Thirroul, plus add to overall traffic congestion. Already insufficient on street parking in George St now. The proposed development does not fit into the streetscape/aesthetic of George St and its scale and building density are out of character for Thirroul in general. There will be flooding issues for a basement carpark. A development of this size will add to the strain on local services that are already at or over capacity - doctors, schools, sporting teams/fields.

As a close neighbour to this development and Thirroul local of 20 years, I strongly AGREE with this proposal.

Thirroul desperately needs more medium density housing stock and this proposal is in the perfect location for it.

What we also need is more frequent bus and train services, coupled with increased protection for cyclists and walkers. This will help encourage more people to leave their cars at home.

I would like to oppose this development for the following reasons:
- this will significantly add to the congestion problems at the intersection of George and Phillip St
- the scale is out of character for the area
- the design is flawed in that the dominant metal structure will likely corrode before the rest of the building deteriorates. This means the metal structure is likely to be removed, leaving behind whatever facade is behind it (which was designed to be concealed by plants).
- it is unlikely that plants will be maintained unless the strata are forced to maintain it. Does Council have a mechanism to guarantee this greenery remains for the life of the building?

I oppose this development for the following reasons:

Traffic problems will be exacerbated at the Phillip Street intersection next to the Ryan’s Hotel not more than 100 metres down the road.

Flooding: basement or underground car parking in this area is simply problematic. This property backs onto Hewitt’s Creek which is notorious for flooding on Lachlan, George & Lawrence Hargrave Drive. Any development of this scale adding in a lower ground parking level needs to be looked at in tandem with Sydney Water and RTA at a minimum.

Overshadowing and solar access for neighbours and residents needs to be more closely investigated with more consideration given to future direction of energy saving measures such as solar panels and passive building design

Scale / character of George street. Out of character for George & Lachlan streets and neighbourhood leading to similar developments in the future and an erosion of heritage values and character of Thirroul village

Increase to local population without adequate improvement and development of existing infrastructure including roads, traffic, services, medical facilities, schools etc.

We do not live in a vacuum. Increasing development in Thirroul is likely necessary given population growth, however it should be done with care and consideration for existing community and with a vision for the future of this community. Not just approving residential buildings like this and walking away. Council would be wise to be more cautious about approving developments of this scale in a suburb as small as Thirroul without a more considered approach to the existing community, the surrounding infrastructure and with an eye firmly on the future in regards to sustainable living and climate change.

1. Too tall and out of character
2. Not enough infrastructure and traffic is horrible
3. No green spaces and - contributes to concrete jungle and heat sink and destroys any local opportunities for wildlife
4. Underground car park will flood as this is a flood prone area
5. Destroys neighbourhood views and opportunities for solar and privacy
6. Right next to a pub - will there be required triple glazing of windows?
7. Greenery on front is a farce - most of these green fronts die within 12 months - how will council mandate this?
8. Too many flats and too small - dog boxes are not ok
9. Bring this down to 4-6 new places max with greenery and outdoor spaces with double glazing, solar required, and 10% set aside for low income housing and a minimum of 60sqm each place with their own private outdoor space and with access to a larger outdoor GREEN space. Ensure each room has natural light access.

We need better, smarter, healthier, more affordable, sustainable homes that fit into the character of the village and contribute positively.

Not another mini Sydney or CBD Wollongong set of dwellings.

This is not the right development for this site. It's too big, it's completely out of character for the area. A block of townhouses or villas would be much more appropriate.
Either way, this will increase the traffic in the area. It is already almost impossible to turn right out of George St in peak times as there can only be 2 cars in each lane at the lights with the current intersection configuration, which in turn increases cars on Soudan St, Virginia Terrace and Phillip St as a workaround, as well as sending more cars down Kelton Lane (one lane bridge) and into Pass Ave, then either attempting to turn right from High St (also a nightmare), or putting cars onto Bulli Pass.
Thirroul is in desperate need to sympathetic housing to keep the village feel, and this development is not that. It would great in Wollongong!
It's a hard no from me on this development.

Submission opposing DA–2024/861

We strongly oppose the planned three story development at 5-7 George Street Thirroul and urge Council to reject the proposal.

Here, in summary are our key concerns about the proposal;

• out of scale and out of character,
• enormous – dwarfs the Ryans pub,
• heralds an unwelcome future vision for the village,
• fails the intention of the Thirroul Precinct Plan,
• will have deleterious local traffic impacts,
• based on out-of-date mapping for shadowing and overlooking,
• damages amenity for immediate neighbours, and
• inadequate impact consideration, and NO consultation.

The proposed development is out of scale and out of character with the Southern Thirroul village – both as it currently exists, and as envisioned in Council’s Thirroul Precinct Plan. It is the harbinger of a dramatic recasting of the village character.

The design, whilst strictly compliant with R3 zoning rules, disregards the frequently referenced two-story height preference expressed in the Thirroul Precinct Plan.

The vision of the developers is clear. As is openly said in the Design Report; “Zoned for 3 storey mid-rise housing, the development is the first in this street to be developed in that form”. Should this proposal be approved, it’s easy to envision a checkerboard of identical cell blocks set 10 – 12 metres apart filling the Eastern ends of George and Lachlan streets – destroying the original character of the area and eliciting a vision of stultifying high-density regularity.

Most of the documentation endeavours deceptively to minimize the visual impact of this design but a look at the images in section 2.2 of the Development Application Design Report gives the game away.

It is enormous – even dwarfing the pub!

The Statement of Environmental Effects is disingenuous in its conclusion when it says; “… the development would not create an unacceptable environmental impact on the site or surrounds due to the small scale and contextual nature …”

The reality of the proposed design makes a mockery of the statement included at Page 6 of the System Architect’s Design Report; “It has been designed to almost be not there, with its edges softened by shape, form and materials”.

Some people cite affordable housing as a reason to support developments such as this. A glance at the DA reveals a construction cost estimated at near $7 million, to which must be added the acquisition and holding costs of the two blocks. This tells me that these apartments will be far from "affordable".

We urge Council to reject this proposal.

As a resident, I strongly oppose this development for the following reasons:

- Traffic Impact: George street is already full of commuter cars parked all day long. This intersection is dangerous and busy, already at full capacity with a dangerous pedestrian crossing. Turning right onto Philip Street is already almost impossible at most hours of the day, adding a potential of 20 + extra cars for residents in this street is illogical in a town that is already suffering from congested roads.
- Heritage Destruction: George Street is Thirroul's oldest street, and this plan involves demolishing original cottages, erasing it's historic charm and character.
- Impact on live music at The Ryans. Developments like this lead to residents who complain that they bought a property so close to the pub. This negatively impacts live music culture in the area.
- Community Strain: Local services like doctors, daycares, schools, and public transport are already over capacity, and this development will exacerbate the problem.
- Incompatibility: The scale and density of this development are completely at odds with the street's residential and historical nature.

Please protect our town from greedy developers

I strongly oppose this development for multiple reasons: 1) Increased traffic congestion. Following a large number of subdivisions in east Thirroul, the traffic congestion has reached dangerous levels. It is now extremely challenging to exit George st onto Phillip st. This is exacerbated during flood events when Kelton lane closes, which happens often. The argument that new residents won’t have cars is a moot point. These apartments will have visitors, and a constant flow of trade and other services. 2. Reduced efficiency of emergency services. Extending from the traffic congestion problems, it is increasingly difficult for emergency services to reach residents in need. In the event of a bushfire in the escarpment, it will be near impossible to evacuate people out of Phillip street. 3. Impacts on flood mitigation strategies. The proposed development is literally a few houses from Lachlan st, which is severely impacted by flooding in every major storm event. A development of this magnitude will surely reduce water absorption. Hewitt a creek (which is only tens of metres away) needs protection, not further destruction. 4) Increased pressure on local amenities. Thirroul schools and doctors are already at capacity. 5) A precedent will be set for additional 3 storey dwellings in East Thirroul. Please do the right thing by Thirroul and carefully consider a long term plan for the area.

Lifelong resident of the area here.

I’m in full support of the development. Thirroul is in desperate need of more housing and i struggle to see how 8 dwellings will have much impact on traffic. Although i do believe the design of the building could use a bit of work to better reflect the aesthetic of the area.

The design does not appear to accommodate young families and a safe space for young children. Being close to the train station many young families live in this area. A grassed outside area with garden shade and space to kick a ball, have a swing or other healthy outside areas is needed. It’s not reasonable to assume families will 100% go to a park to be outside. Without a safe outdoor space it will discourage community and collection of people living. Any reasonable design should consider and compliment the psychology of the people intended to live in its building as a home.

Unclear how the building compliments the heritage pub across the road. It appears to offer no link in style or outdoor living similar to that offered in the heritage building adjacent.

Will the building offer electric charging for all car spaces including visitor spaces? Is there faculties to charge electric motorbikes, e-bikes and scooters?

Will the building offer solar panels inclusive of battery facilities?

Will sustainable building material be used? Sustainability in design and construction is standard practice. Can information be provided? Will windows be double glazed? How will the southern rooms get natural light?

The area is popular and offers a vital employment precinct. Will sound proofing (double glazing) and other green (planting along the street) controls be included to maintain the weekend night life and early morning cafes at nearby commercial locations.

The height of the building does not consider neighbours. Can input from neighbours (this is a community based area) please be included and complimented to avoid conflict.

The area suffers from severe flooding. Will funds from the developer go towards drainage improvements on George Street? Suggest less concrete and increased green space to subdue impacts to increased flooding at the end of George Street and at the intersection with Phillips St and LHD.

With three stories, will commercial spaces be made available at ground level?

I strongly oppose this proposed development. The design is entirely inconsistent with the character of the area. As a long-time resident, I am well-acquainted with the significant traffic congestion that already affects this intersection.

This development is fundamentally out of step with the unique identity of Thirroul and the qualities that attract people to live here. The claim that this project will benefit young people is misleading; the proposed units are likely to be unaffordable and appear to serve the interests of the developer rather than the community.

Thirroul has already experienced substantial subdivision activity, which has significantly increased traffic volume in and out of the village. Moreover, this area is located in a known flood zone, which was recently impacted by severe flooding that caused extensive damage to the surrounding streets. Additionally, the threat of bushfires within the escparment area, mean that the area will be impossible to evacuate or to get emergency services into.

Thirroul is currently experiencing a surge in development activity, with numerous subdivisions being approved. This trend appears to disproportionately benefit developers, often at the expense of the community and the village's unique character. I urge Wollongong Council to reconsider its approach and prioritize sustainable and community-focused planning.

Thirroul should be preserved as a village, not transformed into a semi-urban area reminiscent of suburbs like Kogarah in Sydney. The pace of development risks eroding the qualities that make Thirroul a desirable and livable community. It is critical that council policies reflect the long-term interests of residents, focusing on protecting the character, natural environment, and infrastructure of the village

I do not support this application for all of the reasons other residents have already given. George Street is already difficult to turn out of, there is limited parking in front of the property also noting flooding potential for basement parking. Not the correct type of housing (apartments) for this location.

This development is designed to make a profit at any price such as:

blocking escarpment views; creating more traffic congestion; not addressing flooding concerns;
Imposing an ugly structure on the neighbourhood

It is not designed to create affordable housing for young people struggling in the rental market.
I oppose this development

I completely disagree with this development proposal

Traffic congestion is already a critical issue in this part of Thirroul. The traffic flow at the intersection of George and Phillip Streets is notoriously poor, especially during peak hours such as school drop-off and pick-up times, and weekends. Adding more units to an already congested area will exacerbate the problem. Furthermore, the increased number of vehicles will not only result in further delays but will also harm the air quality, a serious concern given the proximity to a local school. The NSW Road Traffic Authority provides guidelines that demand careful traffic impact assessments, but these concerns do not seem to have been adequately addressed in the proposal.

The additional pressure on George Street, which already serves as a popular parking spot for commuters, will create more strain on an area that is already difficult to navigate. It's crucial that the development takes into account the needs of the local community, including families, children, and commuters, rather than simply prioritising a quick economic gain.

Finally, the impact on the community, particularly families and schoolchildren, cannot be overlooked. Thirroul is a town that is known for its space and family-friendly lifestyle, not for high-rise developments. Many families and young people choose to live here for the quality of life, which is drastically different from the dense, urban environments closer to Sydney or Wollongong. The risk is that these units, due to their location and high price point, will remain vacant or be filled by people who do not value the community's lifestyle. Furthermore, the proposed development is likely to disrupt the safety and well-being of local children, as the intersection is already a hub of activity for schoolchildren, families, and teenagers, who rely on the streets to get to and from school and catch public transport.

While the building may or may not be fully compliant in terms of regulations, it fails to respect the history, traffic flow, and community needs of Thirroul. I urge you to reconsider this development in light of its broader impact on the area and its residents.

I am a resident who lives nearby to this proposed development. I support it because I believe Thirroul is desperately in need of more medium density housing. Currently most of the new housing being built in the area are either enormous ugly townhouses which are very expensive to buy/rent or McMansion style homes that would definitely be out of reach to purchase or rent by most people on average incomes. (Most of the new townhouses/McMansions also use the entire block so do not preserve any greenspace, so I don't see why people are objecting to this development on those grounds.) This development adds 10 new homes & I think the 3 storey height is acceptable but I would not support anything higher. I do believe Council, or whoever is responsible, should address the problematic intersection at George & Phillip Streets, which is in need of a new design to ensure smoother safer traffic flow, and improve pedestrian safety at the nearby zebra crossing. This should be done now before a serious accident occurs!

Phillip St houses and shops including Railway St locations already flood during storms. The Unit block in Railway St appears to be constantly pumping out water from a basement area. This development will take away areas for the rain to soak down into the natural springs. It will increase the storm water. It will also block the natural springs given the underground parking. This will further increase flooding and increase the insurance policies for current homeowners. This escarpment area is at capacity and any new development has an impact on existing development.

To whom it may concern,

As a local to Thirroul for the last the 20 years I just want to add some concerns I have about the proposed development.

1. Parking - parking on George Street and the adjacent Philip street is already limited having Ryan’s hotel and other various hospitality venues. This development would need to provide adequate parking for new residence.

2. Critical infrastructure like the South coast train line should be a top priority as public transport is a necessity and we unfortunately have a limited train services which suffers many delays, lots of track work and a very limited timetable.

3. The local Heritage should be respected as Thirroul is one of the oldest suburbs within the the Wollongong LGA. Any new development should have Architectural designs that don’t distract from the overall street and suburb designs.

4. Community safety - as well as parking this development would be within 50 metres of a major corner into Thirroul (having come off Lawrence Hargrave drive and turning left into George Street. It’s suggested that adequate signage and pedestrian controls are included to accommodate the increase in foot traffic. They is also a local school and high volume of children moving around both morning and mid afternoon - measures should be made to ensure public safety.

There is no better location in Thirroul for this development. Walking distance to the train station, schools, shops, and restaurants means residents can leave the car at home. A lot of opponents to this proposal cite the traffic troubles and commuters parking in George St, however if the drivers of those cars can live in these 10 dwellings, that is 10 cars off the street. Opponents also reference Thirroul being an area for families. Having medium-density housing available in walking distance of amenities means that older folk can downsize to this location and free up the large family homes they currently occupy elsewhere in the suburb. This might be one of Thirroul’s oldest streets but times have changed and we need to keep up. We need medium density housing and this is the spot for it.

Completely oppose this proposal, as a resident of the street it does not fit into the infrastructure of the area.

As many mentioned above, thus area already has congestion issues, with 10 apartments making this matter worse.

As many have mentioned above this development will:
- block escarpment views
- add to the flooding issues of the area
-imposing an ugly structure on the neighbourhood

Excellent development we should all support. Utterly atrocious behaviour from the NIMBYs here trying to stop homebuilding in a housing crisis.

First off, let's all take some time to appreciate how horrible this development looks. They have cheaply and unskillfully attempted to mask its ugly design with a birds nest covered in greenery to make it seem more appealing and green from a distance. This is another cheap and lazy cash crab by developers to rapidly profiteer from sought after communities. I strongly do not support this development for a number of reasons.
The disgusting out of place high rise apartment design does not even attempt to blend with the existing scenery and architecture of the Thirroul village. It's bulky, corporate design destroys the village appeal and scenery of thirroul completely. If developments are going for cheap cash grabs, at least make them actually look decent.
Also very importantly, Thirroul has a insufficient amount of infrastructure to support this rapid and condensed population increase, as observed in the increasingly worsening traffic conditions. Thirroul cannot support this development like so many others, and completely new plots of land and road infrastructure will be needed to do so. It's a awful design, please make something that atleast doesn't make you want to stab your eyes out with a fork nextime. Thanks