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1. I was under the impression high density housing was not a popular option for this quiet location.
   The environmental effects on Murray Anderson Creek, next to the suggested structures, would have a huge affect on wildlife habitat and movement.
   Privacy, parking and peacefulness for surrounding homes will also be an issue.

2. High density development does not seem at all appropriate for this quiet residential, family-friendly street. I am very concerned by the precedent this will set for the area, along with the environmental and social impacts. The property boundary is in the riparian zone of Murray Anderson Creek and this development will surely have adverse effects on the hydrology, drainage and environment. Being close to the national parks, this creek acts as a wildlife corridor. The reserve opposite, creek adjacent and footpath behind No.35 are prone to regular flooding. The current single dwelling is located on the eastern side of the property, away from the creek. How will Council ensure that the already fragile waterway is not under further pressure and the surrounding properties are not affected by changes in hydrology?
   Sherwood Avenue is a quiet street with many young children. I am further concerned about the increased traffic and parking pressures on nearby green space.

3. We purchased here 12 months ago due to the fact that this street is very quiet, family friendly all with small children who like to play out the front with each other. The amount of wildlife we have along the creek is amazing my children love searching the creek for diffent animals, unfortunately only when weather is permitted due to we can't access it when it's been raining as it floods.
   We wanted our children to grow up with all these amazing perks of the street.
   Having so many new dwelling and traffic flow in the street will not allow our children to grow up being children and wanting to play with their friends.

4. I agree with everyone above. I too bought in the area for the peaceful streets, tree filled large gardens with native wildlife, and modest surrounding houses. I hate what is happening!

   There is an extremely concerning amount of developments and subdivisions being done in the Rosebud South area, which are not in keeping with the existing neighbourhood character. Huge old gum trees are being chopped down, vegetation removed, wildlife habitats destroyed, and as many houses as possible crammed onto each block. It is turning into a concrete jungle, without any of the benefits of living in the inner city, all due to greed of developers who buy blocks only to carve them up and on-sell.

5. Having lived in this area for a long time I am totally opposed to this type of development especially on that block at 35 Sherwood Ave
   It was a block that was very difficult to build on many years ago because of the close proximity to the creek This can be seen by where original house is located. The affect this will have on the ecology, nature. Noise, traffic ect on this area is not what families have moved to this area want . There is no precedent for this type of development in this area so Please do not let this go ahead and spoil a wonderful natural quiet area

6. We own the property on opposite side of the road above the creek , I dont know how they would even get planning seeing that block is a flood zone . The bottom of our block which is higher was deemed a flood zone and our granny flat had to be build 6ft above the ground . As stated above this is a quite residential street , having a block of 5 units on that house would be devastating for the neighbourhood. I am opposed to this type of development happening in our little street which wouldnt handle the traffic and noise from 5 new homes .

7. I own the house across the rd and definitely do not agree with this .

8. Julie Hedger
   31 Sherwood ave
   Rosebud.
   I with the majority don’t want this panning application to go ahead.
   Regards Julie Hedger.

9. Should this comment reach Council planners, I ask that you please ensure that the west side of Number 35 Sherwood Ave is actually safe to build on.
   I believe the original owner built up this side of the block from the creek with debris from building sites and a glass factory as it was so prone to flooding (pers. comms former owner). Evidence of this can be seen all along the creek (broken glass, old bricks etc coming from under the fence).

   I live on an adjoining property and am extremely concerned about the affect that clearing and paving the block will have on the water runoff onto my property, and those of my neighbours. My property is already very wet for much of the year and drainage in the area is difficult at the best of times.

   Murray Anderson Creek joins another creek tributary upstream (opposite) of No. 35, so a substantial amount of water runs through the narrow part adjacent to the proposed development. It is not an insignificant drainage line, but a creek with high values and large water flows.
   The developer has already removed vegetation on the site, including a large remnant gum on the creek boundary.

10. This is a quite family!Area which people bought for that very reason not appropriate at all
    It olive in the area

11. Double story dwellings should not be approved. For the privacy of adjoining properties and the overall aesthetic of the area.

12. I concur with the existing objections to this proposed development.

    My family have lived in Sherwood Avenue for many years and over that time we have been most fortunate to observe many wonderful native species of wildlife in the local area. Glorious flocks of yellow tailed black cockatoos, a breeding pair of tawny frogmouth owls, southern boobook owl, straw-necked and Australian ibis, galahs, lorikeets, rosella, kookaburras, honeyeaters, wattle birds, superb fairy wrens, scrub-wrens and wood ducks. Given the proximity to plenty of water and wetlands, frog species such as eastern banjo frogs, brown tree frogs and common froglets abound.

    Given the proximity to a waterway on Bunurong country, has a Cultural Heritage Assessment been done?

    Melbourne Water have previously invested substantial time and funds in conservation works along Murray Anderson Creek. Have they been notified of this proposed development?

    On page 29 of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Flood Emergency Plan, Sherwood Avenue, Forshaw Court and Bayview Avenue are noted by Council as prone to flooding.

    I respectfully request Council consider the environmental concerns of over development as well as climate change which is predicted to lead to more extreme weather behaviour.

13. Heylbut Family
    Our property is directly behind this property up for development, We understand that the application is for 5 dwellings which consist of Two storey and Single storey units.
    At the rear boundry fence there are 5 metre tall bushy trees, which where planted there many years ago to add privacy to that property, if these trees are removed for the development of 2 storey units, [which would be erected at the back of this property] then we would have No privacy to our property. This is a quiet area we Don't need this type of development in this area and we agree with all the above Objective Comments by fellow residences.

14. What is the date that neighbouring properties are notified? What are the plans actually being viewed by council and what is the cut off date for objections? I realize there are many standard regulations to follow but seeing the plans will assist greatly.

15. C. Rutherford - resident Sherwood Ave.
    Will be following this application closely. My understanding from due diligence before I purchased in this pocket of Sherwood Avenue was there are numurous overlays that would make the proposed development of 5 dwellings impossible in this location.

    - Environmental Significance Overlay ESP specifically ES017 streamlines with regards to Murray Anderson Creek. The proposal could not meet the 6 Environmental objectives to be achieved under this overlay.
    - Vegetation Protection Overlay VPO.
    - Bushfire Prone Overlay.
    - Designated Flood Prone area.
    - Area of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Sensitivity - Aboriginal Hertiage Regulations 2018 , 3 or more lots considered high impact activity requiring cultural heritage plan - Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.
    - DD01 There would be loss of light & overshadowing on neighbouring properties, loss of privacy to neighbours, loss of public visual amenity, lack of car parking, increased risks to road safety & road convenience, increased traffic generation, noise generation causing significant loss of amenity, loss of vegetation.

    Also of major concern is drainage in this area and the impact of the development on the storm water drainage system from 5 extra rooflines & the extra runoff from hard surfaces of driveways, carparks at the proposed development. This could potentially inadvertantly cause flooding to others properties along Murray Anderson Creek.The address sits directly opposite Sherwood Ave Drainage Reserve which already floods.

    Thank you for reading.

16. We have lived in this area for 10 years now and are very much opposed to any type of multi dwelling properties in this area. Each year during koala mating season we have noticed koalas crossing through to look for a mate. Their habitats are already terribly threatened in this area. We also know there are a number of important wildlife species that also live in that small natural area. The reason we bought our home was purely because of the adjoining natural habitat which is a home to so many birds and small creatures. The increased noise, traffic and loss of natural living space would greatly impact these species. We have seen this area flood year in and year out and provide feeding material for many seasonal birds and frogs. The area had also become a beautiful area which children like to visit and explore. The council should encourage these zones not demolish them.

17. The last couple of years have seen the area become very family friendly, especially with the traditional back yards on offer, which seems to be diminishing from current day living standards. Would be a massive shame to see this pocket of the peninsula be treated in the same manner as the foreshore (and most of inner Melbourne) currently is.

    It's a big block and could support 2 or 3 after subdivision, but 5 residences is ridiculous.

18. We have lived in this area for 10 years now and are very much opposed to any type of multi dwelling properties in this area. Each year during koala mating season we have noticed koalas crossing through to look for a mate. Their habitats are already terribly threatened in this area. We also know there are a number of important wildlife species that also live in that small natural area. The reason we bought our home was purely because of the adjoining natural habitat which is a home to so many birds and small creatures. The increased noise, traffic and loss of natural living space would greatly impact these species. We have seen this area flood year in and year out and provide feeding material for many seasonal birds and frogs. The area had also become a beautiful area which children like to visit and explore. The council should encourage these zones not demolish them.

19. Resident - Sherwood Ave Rosebud

    To MPS Planning should you receive this or I could try email you direct, thanks.

    As a resident nearby to 35 Sherwood Avenue should I have received a Notice of Application for Planning Permit? I did note on 16th Nov 21 an advertising notice has been displayed at the front of 35. Can I ask if the date at bottom of notice being 30th November 21 would be the last day I would have to object if affected, direct or online to your planning department after I have familiarised myself with the proposal.
    I noted on the advertisement that if I object my objection must include:
    objector's full name, relevant postal address, phone number, email, specify planning application number, include my reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected.

    So should I consider the affect of the proposal on my families amenity? Character - proposal must respect and reflect the existing neighborhood character or identified character under planning scheme. Common neighborhood characteristics include lot size, shape & topography, streetscape, setbacks & building heights, architectural style, including eaves, roof & building form, landscaping, front fence, building materials, location of car parking, location & size of private open space.

    Traffic congestion & safety, lack of car parking & visitor car parking, Drainage - impact of development on the storm water drainage system in the area, on site water detention system required? overlooking/loss of privacy, overshadowing, visual bulk of buildings, loss of vegetation, overdevelopment, residential noise.

    Thanks for reading.

20. I own a property adjoining this proposed major development. I am addimently opposed to such a significant development in terms of changing the "character" which is known for being a quiet, family friendly zone as well as the density of housing and height. The height of the buildings will directly impact my property in terms of shading and also significantly reduced privacy.

    Many contributors have mentioned the flood zone. I can confirm that the previous owner bought in contaminated fill to build up the land to counteract the flood zone. Over the time since I have lived there, the creek has eroded this fill making making difficult along the creek. Residents are well aware of the flooding that occurs as is evident on the pathway to the north of the property in question making it impassable. The significant excavation required to construct suitable for rations for any construction, especially two story dwellings would impact adversely on the already fragile water logged ecosystem.
    As any site walk over would reveal, the imported soil material is littered with glass and other debris. I have continual concerns about the information of other contaminants I to the water table and creek from this waste soil imparticular possible PFAS contamination.

21. Dear MP planning department. Local residents have noted there has been an amendment made to this application on the 02/06/2022. Should residents contact the planning department for further information of this amendment? Would there be formal confirmation from MP council if this block in Sherwood Avenue Rosebud is classified as a once in 5 year flood risk? Please see Page 121 Mornington Peninsula Storm and Flood Emergency Plan – A Sub-Plan of the MEMPlan – July 2017.
    Also what council department deals with /investigates if unsuitable infill was used many years ago on the creek side of the block to build it up. Neighbours who have been here for many years have raised this potential issue via planning alerts.org.au, feedback to the local authority section being the MP council server. I was not here at the time so I cannot qualify if this was the case, but if this were the case, how does the MP council proceed before potentially granting development approval? Long time residents are of the opinion that maybe the block was not allowed to be sub divided many years ago due to creek. What department would be responsible for this information at MP. Thank you.

22. An update for the community:
    The Council rejected this application and the developer took it to VCAT, which was heard this week. A number of residents provided verbal and written submissions at the hearing. The Council have been absolutely brilliant in fighting this and presented an outstanding case at the hearing. Melbourne Water also objected strongly and have similarly been amazing.
    VCAT will now take some time to make their final decision.

    Thank you to all the community who have objected. A big thank you to the Council and Melbourne Water for their due diligence and hard work in defending this inappropriate development.

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