All recent comments on applications from NSW Sydney and Regional Planning Panels, NSW

As an owner occupier I am concerned about the environmental impact that another high rise building will have in this area. Additionally, although it is reported as mixed use, the planned number of residential apartments within the building will only add to issues over overcrowding and overpopulation. A 50 storey building will either be an eye sore in the region or will be used as an excuse for other developers to follow suit turning a community focused suburb with plenty of green space into a concrete jungle.

As an owner occupier in Atchison St, I am concerned about our (and other nearby buildings) suffering structural issues due to the underground digging and general destabilisation of the ground due to such a large development. This building will also block light and create another wind tunnel. I object to this plan and hope that the feedback is taken seriously.

Enough is Enough.

50 stories?!?

Another one?

I inspected personally 2 of the newest buildings that have gone up in the past 4 years.

I wouldn't live in them. As good as they may be 'perceived', Crows Nest / St Leonards isn't Hong Kong, & Council should not be aspiring to this.

As an owner occupier in St Leonards, I strongly object to this development. There are already too many apartment buildings in St Leonards, leading to overpopulation and overcrowding. The height of the building is also a concern, as tower blocks have been shown to have a much higher environmental impact than low rise buildings. Could the council please take into account the opinions of voting residents when considering this application.

The description of the works “proposed demolition of the existing boatshed and ancillary structures” sounds like a clearing of the site. My understanding is that the Halvorsen Boat Shed is a presserved historically significant structure which has been allowed to fall into disrepair. The building should be restored rather than demolished.

This will only mean another 100 or more cars every day up Hothersal Street and into Colley Drive as the new residents take a shortcut home from the north. Colley Drive is already dangerous with any cars parked either side of the street. Added to this, another 100 cars creating more parking problems in town, where there is already insufficient parking spaces.

Allan & Suzanne Mansfield.
1 Dido St Bridge / cause way
The only access to the proposed subdivision floods regularly and has been closed several times in the past year.
The causeway surface is cracked and we don't believe it would support Heavy Construction machinery using it.
With increase traffic flow from the estate the intersection at Jamberoo Rd would be more dangerous particularly with the speed of cars from the west.

2 Dido St.
A very narrow, almost single lane street, which would be dangerous with increase traffic flow, especially with the child care center on the corner of Glenbrook Drive .

3 New Estate access.
Access to the new development would be via Dido St which is very narrow
or Via Glenbrook Drive with the issue that a Large bridge would need to be built at the end of Glenbrook Dr to cross Spring Creek.

4 The development would have to be mindful of shading or blocking the sun on existing
Homes.

5 Drainage.
This would be a major concern as in the past, rainfall the water flowing off the hill would no longer seep into the soil and be absorbed. Storm water would have to be effectively piped into Spring Creek. But then Spring Creek would have to be directed so the flow of storm water would flow to the sea. If this was not done we would most likely have flooding of the Wet lands and also possibly Kiama Cemetery and houses on the east side of Glenbrook Drive and possibly Glenbrook Drive itself.

6 Road Construction.
Because of the slope of the land in the proposed development , access to and from the new properties could be very trying.

7 Access to the properties would be by steep or tilted drive ways meaning the proposed duplexers could effectively be three store's above the road.

8 The trees and shrubbery on the block in question protect much in the way of Wild Life Kangaroos, Deer, Foxes, Wombats and any number of Bird species, The Reason The Wet Land is There.

9 Inclosing I do not see the point in monetary gain in the short term, when Council is opening up a Pandora's Box of problems for existing residents, new residents and future council problems.

I am a local resident and I live on one of the streets opposite Dido St. I walk through the Spring Creek Wetland reserve regularly and am also very familiar with the streets in that area. I was shocked to read that a development of 67 residential lots was submitted for the specified location. The bridge over Spring Creek on Dido St is little more than a causeway that floods. The Dido St crossing was flooded several times in 2022, with floodwater causing the Jamberoo Rd and Dido St intersection to be closed for hours.

With approximately 1.4 cars per household (I believe this was around the estimated traffic movements generated per day per household in the Kiama area in 2021, as published when the West Kiama development was initially tabled) there could be an additional 93.8 cars or more moving across the existing bridge and back each day. Past the Glenbrook Drive intersection, Dido St narrows considerably allowing for little in the way of off-street parking for the parking overflow required for a 67-lot residential development. The Pre-School on the corner of Glenbrook Drive and Dido St further complicates the access and parking situation that could predictably cause safety and traffic issues, not to mention access when Spring Creek floods and the Dido St bridge closes.

Logistics aside, I am deeply concerned about the value the current Kiama Council places on the Spring Creek Wetlands. In March 2023, Council expressed interest in selling off its Spring Creek assets, including a 9.2 ha parcel of residential zoned land extending from Glenbrook Drive right up to the riparian corridor of Spring Creek and its wetlands. There was no mention of the need to protect the actual wetlands if it was to be sold off, revealing that financial gain was foremost in the minds of the Council, and our Member for Kiama at the time, who publicly went in to bat for the sale.

Council purchased and restored the wetlands in 1992. The rehabilitation has provided diverse habitats for plant species and wildlife such as migratory and native birds, various small mammals, frogs, reptiles, and the endangered grey-faced flying foxes. As ponds and dams dry up during droughts, Spring Creek Wetlands provide a vital refuge for birds and creatures from the surrounding district.

Additionally, the Spring Creek Wetlands reserve is one of only a few nature reserves within central Kiama, providing a bird hide for bird-watching and tracks that stretch from the dunes at Bombo to the wetlands and rainforest remnants of Spring Creek. How does Council intend to protect and preserve this habitat for the many creatures that inhabit this area and for the wellbeing of its human visitors over time? To my mind, the rezoning of this parcel of land with the intention of building 67 new residences so close to the riparian corridor and waters of Spring Creek deserved an environmental study prior to the rezoning. Looking ahead, the Council’s intention to subdivide its parcel of land into 90 residential lots means that over 150 additional houses and occupants could impact Spring Creek and the wetlands in the near future, with the subsequent run-off and stormwater overflow from these dwellings and occupants certainly impacting this valuable and special environment. Will this be another case of ‘we will cross this bridge when we come to it’ for the sake of financial gain and meeting targets? I wonder how many Councillors have actually walked the tracks of Spring Creek early in the morning or late in the afternoon to appreciate its value. At a time when we should be protecting these habitats for future generations, not ultimately putting them at risk, Council has resolved to prepare the required Planning Proposal to rezone this land from Rural Landscape to Low Density Residential. Done deal I would say!

To whom it may concern, we would like to register our objections to the Didio st development on the grounds of ruining the environment. The area in question is home to a herd of productive cattle as well as a family of wild deer, wallabies and an abundance of bird life. There is a large Moreton Bay fig tree that will be under threat as well as several other species of fauna and flora. There are several heritage listed stone walls across to property. The creek that runs through the property regularly floods and drains into the Spring Creek wetlands. We are also very concerned about our loss of privacy to our property which is on the boundary of the proposed development. Any dwellings constructed near our property would cause loss of sunlight to our courtyard, kitchen and our lounge and living room. The access road via Didio St regularly floods which causes road closures that severely impacts local residents in the event of an emergency. Thank You.

I live on the adjoining boundary to this proposed development and am deeply concerned about the impact to the numerous birdlife species which nest and live here, the creek being an important water source for them together with the trees and bushes which are their homes. Riparian rules must apply so to just change the landscape by infilling is not feasible or acceptable to the residents here. It is a natural waterway and in heavy rain the area floods, the bridge at Dido Street (the only access in and out of our properties) becomes impassable and is in urgent need of an upgrade and so far no funds available by Council to do so. That bridge will not withstand heavy trucks, nor increased traffic and this would become a huge safety risk to all concerned with the enormous amount of building being proposed.
The beautiful figtree cannot by law be cut down and there are many stone walls here of great significance and heritage to this area.
Another very important issue is the potential loss of sun to our properties, the north east aspect one of the main reasons for purchasing my property where I get the sun all day and to lose this would greatly impact my quality of life. There are many questions to be answered in relation to this huge proposed development.
Roslyn Davies

I live and own a single storey villa next to the proposed development.
I have these concerns:
: I will lose the sun and my privacy, as I am below the existing land, which is very steep, if 2 storey dwellings are built on my boundary.
: Where is the access to this development? Dido St. is basically one lane and Glenbrook Dr. has to cross the riparian way, which floods in heavy rain, flowing into the Spring Creek Wetlands adjacent.
The causeway at Dido St. floods and is impassible in heavy rain.
Kind Regards.....Denise Berry

Good to read that there is going to be a Bakers Square to recognise Pilchers Bakery, latterly the Fielder Group, which occupied this spot from the early 1920s to 70s. Also occupying this area, building A on the map, was Terricks Private Hospital where many Balmain babies were born from the 1920s to early 50s. A plaque commemorating the hospital would also be welcomed.

Already TOO MUCH TRAFFIC in peak hour with the huge large high school next door, with over +1000 students.
This development will overload Waterloo Road, as this is a major road for Buses and Cars to access the Hume Highway.
Please cancel this development.

More bland characterless apartments proposed by a billionaire..
Is 15 ‘luxury’ ‘vibrant’ apartments going to do anything for increasing much needed housing in Bondi?
This proposal asks to get rid of neighbourhood bar, milky lane and the F45 gym there at the moment, something which adds to the Bondi community, what benefit does the development bring other then a quick buck for the developer?

I am personally in support of this development, I only wish the apartments included more units! Bondi beach is probably the most famous beach in the world and yet the density here is embarrassingly low compared to international city standards.
We should be letting as many people as possible appreciate and live in the beautiful suburb that we are fortunate enough to call home, failing to do so would be a classist failure of our society.
I feel like we could easily get 30+ units on this plot including multiple affordable units, instead we only get 15 with 3 penthouses, if there was possibility for upzoning that would be great.
Also wish there wasn't so much underground parking, we should be encouraging lower car ownership not higher, but I guess underground parking is better than surface level.
Exist buildings look dilapidated so will be good to have modern looking ones to replace them.

I strongly support this development. This will provide much needed housing supply into the local market whilst minimising impacts to local residents and street amenity. The activated shop fronts, sensitively designed facades, and impressive landscape plan will enhance, not detract, from the local streetscape and encourage further local business growth. The existing buildings here are old, tired, and frankly ugly. The non-compliances with the LEP are minor in nature and wouldn't be noticeable at the street level

Stop the overdevelopment of Bondi Beach! Having lived here for over 15 years, much of the change to the area is positive. But we need to remember our heritage and bear in mind what this overdevelopment does for traffic and the overall enjoyment for the people living here. We don't need or want huge towering apartment blocks all over the place. The roads are in terrible shape which will only get worse with ongoing construction and more and more cars on the road.

As a resident of Bondi I am shocked how council is giving in to all these new developments without taking into account the traffic congestion it is causing .
Each block of apartments is bringing too many people & cars to the area

As a resident of Curlewis I was saddened to hear of this proposal that I do not support. The businesses in this hub of Curlewis St are what create the feeing of community in the area and why so many love it. Alternative solutions should be considered that keep the charm of Bondi life for all.

Demolishing these buildings will destory the charm and charcater of Bondi. The last thing we need is huge new ugly pedestrian-hostile developments with insufficient parking attracting more cars to the area. This will make Bondi a far less attractive place to live or spend time and will ultimately be counter-productive economically for everyone except the developers' short term profits.
These developers absolutely should not be allowed to cut down one single tree as we lack green canopy in this area and it's a major heat zone. designer plantings are ugly and environmentally useless.

I do not support this DA.
The SMH on 27 Nov 2022 reported "Council's powerless to stop dodgy builders" in which the Waverley Council mayor was quoted.

This is an example of an application, which is dodgy in prioritising developer profits over local amenity and community wellbeing. It will ruin the area, for which Council must require a revision to bring heights and aspects in line with the rest of the street and community.

COUNCIL HAS THE POWER HERE AND SHOULD USE IT!

I would love to see a design proposal that would honour the characters of the old buildings about to be demolished. I understand that most buildings might be in bad shape but it would be great if we could keep the cozyness of the facade and just give them a nice uplift.

This is really taking away from the beauty and charm of beautiful Bondi and its character. It’s such a shame to see construction like this planned

Bondi doesn't need more souless tasteless community destroying apartments with high walls and closed off spaces.. protect street level places for public engagement for all walks off life.!!!

This little hub along Curlewis st is prized by so so many!!!

This will destroy some of the best businesses in Bondi to replace them by some bland and tasteless apartments what a terrible idea.