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1. Dear Planning Support Team,

   Members of my family, friends and I have resided in Figtree Crescent and nearby for over 50 years.

   As a child I submitted petitions regarding the state of Figtree Crescent, in particular the road surface, which was potholed, gravelly and ignored. Many years later the road was finally resurfaced, quickly and without care for the manhole covers and valve covers, leaving large obstacles for motor vehicles.

   Recently Figtree Crescent is all but impassable due to traffic parking on both sides (rarely using driveways), including on the bends. On bin night it is significantly worse.

   Council has approved a large (13 residence) development at 12 Figtree Crescent, Figtree, which will significantly increase traffic in the area. The proposed development at 28-30 Figtree Crescent (adding 4 new homes) will further increase the traffic load. The plan shows one visitor space and space for bins, but I expect many more cars will park on the road and travel to and from the premises.

   I am also concerned about the precedent set for other developments of a similar nature. The blocks are large (but steep) and the approval at 12 Figtree Crescent has obviously led to planning for these developments. Further similar developments will continue to increase the load on this narrow, crowded and poorly maintained road surface.

   The construction is also expected to created difficulties for the street during the period of construction.

   I also acknowledge the interference to the enjoyment of the properties of neighbours, with such large developments being constructed high up and overlooking the other yards, in particular the number of windows on the neighbour-facing sides.

   Thank you for your consideration.

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