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1. Two storeys in the backyard causes a serious loss of privacy to the surrounding neighbours.
   It also causes a serious loss of sun to the property on the south side - no. 14 - as the blocks run from east to west.
   In that part of our city, people still have vegetable gardens - this is something we should be encouraging within our community, not discouraging by unnecessarily blocking out sunlight.
   Two storeys effectively means a separate residence to the main house. Is this permitted under council regulations?

2. The proposed development for 16 Dargan Street will not only have a materially adverse impact on the ability of residents within neighbouring properties to enjoy the same quality of living and tranquillity that they currently experience, but also sets a dangerous precedent for the broader community.

   In terms of the immediate neighbours to 16 Dargan Street, the overshadowing will materially reduce the volume of sun within their backyards, and thus restrict their enjoyment and use of their backyards. In addition, there are also intrusions into their privacy as a result of the proposed development.

   The proposed development has the same effect on neighbouring properties as a dual occupancy property, with it just occurring within a reduced space. The approval of this proposed development could create precedents for other residents in Naremburn and surrounding suburbs to propose something similar. The effect of this would be to change the nature of these suburbs forever, and not in a positive way.

3. I am supporting an elderly friend and relative whom resides at 14 Dargan for over 40 years whom is concerned for her loss of sunlight, privacy and over development of her neighbouring property. I reside in Naremburn and have been directly effected by neighbouring over development namely 2 Gaza Road, a double storey residence that has overtaken our lovely park view from four neighbouring properties. We are directly effected by two large air conditioners blowing directly onto our recreational area constantly summer and winter, causing health issues, we expected to enjoy our retirement. This was privately certified. The owners have rented the property they do not live there themselves. I am all for new designs and improvement to our community with consideration to others.

4. I agree with other comments re blocking of sunlight, oversee into backyard and general loss of amenity. I further disagree to this application for a carport and second story dwelling on too of carport as
   1. This property is already huge and taking up more than two thirds of the land. Adding another dwelling will crowd the property even more
   2. Google maps shows this property as already being dual occupancy (16 and 16a). This addition would make it a triple dwelling. This is a residential area and not for apartments like structure. This is what it would be essentially be, 3x apartments.

   So a no and a no from me.

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