77 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville 2043

Sumthing Pty Ltd - Hotel licence

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  1. Nicolas Francois commented

    Dear Sir / Madam

    I am writing with regard to the above application at 77-79 Erskineville Road for a 90-seat bar and restaurant area with footpath seating for 12. I strongly object to the above proposal on the grounds of the liquor license, the size of the establishment, and the proposed hours of operation. This proposal would have a very negative impact on the local community as set out below and should not be approved.

    1. Erskineville village is a small community which is home to a diverse range of age groups including babies, school children (there are two primary schools and a child care centre within 200 metres of the proposed development) and the elderly.

    2. There are already at least 11 licensed venues within the small confines of Erskineville. Seven of them are within a 100 metres radius of the proposed development, including The Rose Hotel, The Hive Bar, The Erskineville Hotel, Bakerman, Kuki Tanuki, and two bottle shops. The Imperial Hotel is only an extra 70 meters further and already has a license until late (6am on Saturdays). In addition to these eight licensed venues, there are three other venues just 400 metres to the east (The Kurrajong Hotel, Bar Nosh and Bitton). Finally, just 500 metres away is the large suburb of Newtown with over 100 licensed venues. There is no need for more.

    3. The area already has to deal with inebriated people in the local parks and green spaces as well as pedestrian noise until very late into the night. This proposal would increase the noise and traffic that would be generated from patrons - not just those on the footpath, but also those coming and going on foot and in cars from an establishment that would be open until midnight Monday to Saturday.

    4. The appeal of Erskineville lies in its small, friendly, community/village atmosphere. Approving this development application would have a disastrous impact on the village and its community. It is not in the interests of Erskineville to have yet another licensed premises and all that would entail. Erskineville needs to preserve its beloved character and village feel, and this proposed development would put that in jeopardy.

    5. Erskineville is not, and needs to guard against becoming, a smaller version of Newtown. We already have a Newtown, and it's just 500 metres away for those that want the nightlife Newtown offers. Erskineville should stay Erskineville, but another 100-person licensed venue open until midnight most days would change that. Newtown's nightlife, as vibrant as it is, of course has a downside. It is a clear example of the impact of large licensed venues as there is never a Friday or Saturday night that goes by without licensed venues having to evict patrons, often with Police presence. Erskineville has no interest in introducing such problems, and as a result, I urge that this application be declined.

    Yours sincerely

  2. Merryl Lees commented

    I fully endorse all the elements of the previous submission of Nicolas Francois objecting to this DA/Licencing application.

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