I support the proposal. More housing during a housing crisis is appropriate and welcomed.
Looks like a nice well located development, perfect for the size of families in this area.
Very close to excellent transport so no need for on-site parking
In these times where we face a housing affordability crisis, which is largely rooted scarcity this application is fairly appropriate and a rejection on it reflects a failure to read the room. In building this 3 other dwelling are freed up for other households (share houses, families, or individuals). Doesn’t matter how well of the new owners will be they will continue to occupy other dwellings until they can move here.
The proposal is fairly conservative, and is economically prudent with land allocation to housing, and access to public infrastructure such as public transit network. So parking really isn’t the main concern here, seeing the station north of the site. Not sure why anyone would subject themselves to driving to school / work every day when they have access to a train station.
I live further west, I personally would look to live here if it was more affordable & you need more housing to do that. Right now this area is over priced.
This is an excellent development that will increase the number of houses available for families in our city. Strongly suggest the council approve this application so we can make housing more affordable for the next generations of young people in our community.
I support this proposal. There needs to be more housing in Sydney. Some of the objections others have appear to be arbitrary and capricious.
The design is not at all appropriate for the street and will stick out like a sore thumb.
It does not contribute to affordable housing.
Sounds great. If it's for rich families, that's 3 less of them outbidding me for cheaper homes. Shame about the trees but imagine how many they'd knock down building 3 new houses out west. Gotta think of the bigger picture.
My understanding is that this development will see four semi-detached houses, each with a garage and two with small pools, built where a single house currently stands. Looks like a great development that can house four families, and appropriate for the area. Trees should be preserved if possible, or otherwise moved if possible, or otherwise replaced.
Proposal significantly increases the qty of residents on the same lot, strongly support this DA and suggest council do too. Not sure why the inclusion of a pool would be a reason not to support - this is a high quality development and will contribute to the further development of Marrickville area.
Development of older stock and subsequent landscaping is instrumental in increasing housing density.
I strongly support this proposal quadrupling the amount of households who can live on this site. It seems an extremely reasonable increase in density for the area, giving more folks a home without overshadowing the surrounding area.
I strongly support this application, it is exactly the kind of development this area needs. We are in a horrific housing shortage and this will make a small difference.
The design is of high quality and will greatly improve the streetscape. Council should approve it as soon as possible
Another unpleasant and inappropriate development, destroying good homes and ripping out trees. Yes, why pools when AKAC is down the road? This won't help solve homelessness as it's only for the rich. Developers don't do charity.
I strongly object to the swimming pool, environmentally unsustainable and ridiculously indulgent so close to Annette Kellerman.
I strongly object to the removal of trees.
It is ridiculous to say that an expensive development with swimming pool will contribute to the solution of Sydney's housing crisis. It will do nothing for the homeless and just contribute to the further gentrification and work against social cohesion.
Parking problems will be exacerbated with inadequate onsite parking for the number of homes.
This is the perfect development for the area. It increases density while not putting pressure on surrounding streets
I support this proposal. Applications like this will increase housing supply and help solve Sydney's housing crisis.
I fully support this application. The streetscape needs a refresh - the current building has a dated and old facade and the proposal will increase overall housing capacity.
This house should not be demolished as it currently provides affordable housing in the 2x2 and 1bedroom units within
The DA is overdevelopment of the site and will not provide either social or affordable housing as these dwellings will sell at current market price which in Annandale is very high
This development would in fact take scarce low cost housing out of the Inner West
Also the proposed redevelopment’s architectural design is not in keeping with the existing conservation areas buildings
I support DA/2024/0336. Proposals like this one will increase housing supply, reducing the average cost of housing in Sydney, making houses afforable for all.
I support DA/2024/0322. It's proposals like this one that will help solve Sydney's housing crisis.
I note the submission's comment to the effect that palms are not appropriate to the heritage aspect of the site, though I understand the building to be art deco, in which case palms are indeed appropriate.
While safety clearly has to be an issue, I am concerned that no replacement trees are proposed for the thirteen palms to be removed (noting also how trees mitigate heat island effects).
It may be that the adverse effects of the removal might at least be partly mitigated by replacement trees and/or landscaping (including replacing existing hard surfaces with soil and plantings) and that the approval be subject to such a condition or conditions.
The application asks "Does the proposal impact Habitat?" and the answer given is a blunt assertion: "No". Matures trees provide valuable stepping stones for birds, linking nearby green corridors along the Cooks River and Wolli Creek. Tree cover also helps to mitigate the heat island effect, which is a growing issue in the Inner West given the effects of global warming and increasing building density near public transport hubs. This site is 170m from a train and light rail station at Dulwich Hill. I hope the Council takes these issues into consideration when making a decision.
Such a lovely family home, shocking that someone wants to turn it into lots of tiny crappy dwellings. Proper sized family homes with a decent backyard for children to play in are a rarity these days as apartments and small townhouses take over. The fact that Annandale has unique heritage family homes such as this are the reason why people move into this area to live and work. Don’t destroy what is special about our neighbourhood by approving this development.
There is absolutely no need for a beautiful home of this quality and character to be demolished for a new-build that is entirely out of character within the street and the area. Johnston Street is filled with stunning, original homes that have stood for more than 100 years and continue to thrive. It is what makes Annandale such a lovely suburb to live in and visit. Structures such as this need to be embraced, not replaced. Additionally, adding an in-ground swimming pool does nothing to solve or resolve the issues caused by the housing crisis and is out of step with the other homes in the area. This is an excessive proposal and sets a horrible precedent for the local and surrounding areas.
Absolutely shocking- what about the urban environment- this type of demolition causes more climate warming, increases the use of fossil fuels for heating and cooling; this should not be allowed, more needs to be done for the environment of the inner west with retaining current negation and careful planting of trees and other flora to make our LGA habitable for all current and future generations.
Can we have some proper town planning- there are hundreds of apartments/flats going up in the inner west- maybe a considered and methodical urban redevelopment plan needs to be implemented, rather than maximising profits- none of these current developments including rezoning a single dwelling plot to increase the accommodation is affordable for those that need homes