In reference to the above-mentioned Development Application, we note our objection to the proposed plans. This development will severely impact our residences, the overall area and fails to meet the guidelines as outlined in the Development Control Plans (DCP) - www.camden.nsw.gov.au/development/plans-and-policies/development-control-plans/

Issues:
1) Visual and Acoustic Privacy
D2.1.4 Visual and Acoustic Privacy Control Point 2
The design of dwellings must minimise the opportunity for sound transmission through the building structure, with particular attention given to protecting bedrooms and living areas.

D2.2.3 Multi Dwelling Housing and Attached Dwellings Control Point 17
Driveways, manoeuvring areas, parking areas and garages are to be located away from bedrooms.

2) Location of Private Open Space not in line with DCP
D2.1.5 Private Open Space, Site Cover and Landscaped Area Control Point 2
Each dwelling shall be provided with quality, useable private open space (POS) behind the building line. The total area of POS for each dwelling is to be a minimum 20% of the site area.

3) Streetscape and Character
The proposed development is not compatible with the existing built form and character of the neighbourhood.

4) Vehicular Access
It is unclear as to how the proposed vehicular crossing/layover, which appears to be 3m in width, can facilitate cars entering and exiting at the same time. This driveway access is inadequate for five dwellings.

5) Safety
Ascot Dr is and will become even more of the main thoroughfare through this developing suburb. As the driveway exit point is on this street, when there is a car entering and exiting situation, this will make this busy corner a potential accident hotspot when cars must reverse back for the other cars exiting the driveway. The same goes for all residents needing to reverse out of this driveway with little rear view access. This not only poses issues for cars travelling past, this is also a pedestrian hazard with a children’s park and preschool all in very close proximity to this proposed development.

6) Street Congestion
Whilst the developer has allowed for a double garage per townhouse, in situations of minimal sizes dwelling, people will often use their garages for storage. This will result in the need for on-street parking, as they do not have a private driveway.

7) Misleading Sale
The developer misled us to encourage purchase. I was informed that the proposed development would be a dual occupancy style home, if not a regular large single story home.

8) Overdevelopment of Site
Considering the non-compliances in regards to the location of private open space, the substantial visual and acoustic privacy impacts, adverse impacts on streetscape and character, the inadequate vehicular access, safety concerns, congestion and the negative precedent that this proposal will create, this development should not be supported.

9) Crime
This laneway would be majorly hidden from the street front. This might encourage potentially thieves to view this area  as an easy and less risky option to break in and enter. Or could also potentially become a haven for drugs.