31 Wyatt Avenue Burwood NSW 2134

Townhouses

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(Source: Burwood Council, reference 172/2016)

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  1. Margaret Lowe commented

    I strongly oppose the development application (ref 172/2016) to demolish yet another Federation home in the area, namely, 31 Wyatt Avenue, Burwood. The loss of a beautiful and historic house which is irreplaceable would be tragic for residents of Burwood and the wider community. This area is known for its heritage significance and Federation homes and is a place of serenity where many people come to enjoy the trees, the birds, the beautiful homes.

    http://www.burwoodscene.com.au/2013/10/historic-home-under-demolition-threat/

    This large townhouse development, a construction of 12 x 2 storey plus attics townhouses above basement parking, would affect the amenity of the area and have a negative impact on the streetscape and tranquil environment and is not in keeping with the low density residential nature surrounding this part of Burwood.

    It is not enough that most of the street has already been turned into townhouse developments but the remaining historic houses have been assaulted with development application after development application to demolish and overdevelop lots.

    18 Wyatt Ave: (Oct 2013) application to demolish the building and construct 8 townhouses (rejected)
    16 Wyatt Ave: (DA 134/2015) construction of 1 x 2 bedroom and 5 x 3 bedrrom townhouses, approved on 6 Dec 2016.
    29 Wyatt Ave: (DA 84/2016) demolition of existing original Federation building (pending decision)
    and now 31 Wyatt Ave.

    Fortunately 18 Wyatt Ave was saved from demolition through the efforts of concerned residents. The many objections submitted must have given council a strong indication that the community is passionate about preserving our remaining heritage and does not want bland, insipid, uninspired, poorly designed townhouses replacing grand Federation homes.

    The mature trees and green space on this property provide housing and shelter for birds. With overdevelopment encroaching on the valuable, ever-diminishing green space, wildlife will suffer and the area will be worse off with the removal of these majestic trees.

    Parking is a potential issue with additional townhouses in the area. There are 4 semi-detached cottages close to the property which do not have off street parking which already have difficulties with parking. I understand that the townhouses will have basement parking, however, residents will not be obliged to park in the car parking spaces and there will also be more visitors to the street taking up car spaces.

    Not only will this development threatened Wyatt Ave and will forever alter the beauty, ambience and historical significance of this unique area. But please keep in mind the effect the other development applications will have on this previously quiet and peaceful area. This should be considered not in isloation but alongside the already approved development at 16 Wyatt Ave and potential demolition of and development at 29 Wyatt Ave.

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