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1. Just another case of Rate Payers kept in the dark Carroll, such a shame we have a council like this in what used to be a beautiful area

2. I know Virginia. The house on the land has lovely old miners cottage with bull nosed verandah set to be demolished. Do we always have to destroy the past to make way for new all the time. One day there will be nothing left just a load of concrete designed to make a quick buck for developers.

3. This is a horrendous proposal. There needs to be firm guidance from council that allows for the look and feel of Toowoomba’s lovely suburbs to remain so. A development like this should be out in a suburb that’s already been ruined by over development. Please please please consider what the impact will be of setting this precedent. Once it happens once, it will be allowed time and time again.

4. I am very confused by this application. As a homeowner in this street, I received a letter from the Toowoomba Regional Council last year stating that the blocks in this area were not allowed to be subdivided nor have units built on them??? Has this changed or is this only applicable to some numbers in the street??????? I will certainly be investigating this further. High density living will only contribute to the already congested intersection at North and Ruthven Streets - very poor town planning. In addition there is a beautiful native grass in the front yard, which is a protected species. Surely the council is not seriously considering such a development to go ahead, especially a multi-storey dwelling - it would stand out like an eyesore in the area. As well this area of the city is characterized by heritage homes - why on earth would someone want to destroy the old home to build units, totally out of character with the existing homes.

5. Now I’ve seen the artist sketch of the two storey dwellings proposed for this site I am even more concerned. I will have five homes all overlooking my backyard. I will have lost all privacy and my right to have privacy. Also the western sun will be blocked from mid afternoon onwards posibly causing our plants to suffer. With five families living on a suburban block there will be congestion in an already narrow street. I expect cars will be parked out the front of my property also. Agreeing with Kirrilly with regards to the native tree. It must be ancient as I have never seen one this size before and should be protected surely. I’m sure you need some kind of licence to even plant one these days. In your wisdom do not approve this plan Councillors.

6. Just wondering how the council wheelie bin trucks are going to be able to drive up and down the street with the increased number of cars parked on the road, as a result of an extra five residences - most of which will have at least two cars, most likely more given the units are three bedroom and many professional people live in the area. If two cars are parked on the street opposite each other, remembering that parking on the footpath is illegal, it is only possible for a small sedan to drive past. A commercial vehicle won't be able to get past and certainly not a truck. What plan does the planning authority have for this? How many car spaces will be provided for each residence - five in total are currently planned. In addition what is the latest development on the protected tree in the front yard? Please advise.....

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