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1. I object to this application on the following grounds:
   The height and number of units are excessive for this area.
   According to the plan, vehicle access to these units is only via ROW. There is a high risk factor to pedestrians who use the ROW. The added traffic will also increase noise levels to the properties backing onto the ROW which will gravely affect the residents quality of life.
   The development will also result in a reduction of car parking on Moreland Rd which is already a major problem.
   In addition the massive "Cornwall" Development on 360 Moreland Road will also impact car parking on Moreland Road, Cornwall St & Irvine Crescent.
   A reduction in height, number of units and provide sufficient car parking would be a more acceptable outcome.

2. I wish to object to this proposed development on three grounds.
   1) This is a massive over-development that is completely out of character with the area. There are too many flats crammed into the space, parking and access have not been thought through with the impact on traffic congestion is potentially catastrophic.
   2) The proposed over-development destroys this pedestrian precinct endangering children in the area. The area is frequently a traffic jam, this development will make the situation much worse. Parking is already difficult, with this development it will become worse.
   3) The number of units is excessive, parking is insufficient and the proposed height will create wind tunnels and destroy the culture of the neighbourhood. This is a poorly planned over-development which will have an adverse impact on the area.

3. My friends Moreland City council is overwhelmed with these types of "Over developments" They can't keep up and these developments.They go to vcat.I issued photos to them about vehicle problems over two years ago nothing has changed in one of this meetings.They are even allowing these types of applications in the adjoining street which is at the rear.The area has no type of character and every design is different to the next.Developers come and buy Squeeze in as much as allowable and go.leaving congestion problems to the people in the area.That is the pattern that has Transpired with developers and the council.

4. This is an overdevelopment of the neighbourhood, which is already congested. This area is already parked out and residents have difficulty parking after work and on weekends. There are too many flats crammed into a small space, and this number of residents and their visitors will only increase the existing gridlock on Moreland Road

5. My comments are not only for Council but for all subscribers to planning alerts in the surrounding area, who comment...
   Its NOT the developers fault. Council are supporting this type of development as per their zoning and future planning provisions they allow up 3-4 stories in this particular pocket. So developers see opportunity and assess what is possible and what is not.
   Yes I think the new amendment of 4 stories is an over development and as mentioned above proposal dose not fit in with the neighborhood character and typography (street profile). But I think Council will possibly state "its part of the up and coming merging character" as per approved Massive Cornwell development, which might be comparable to the John Fawner hospital. So look at the end of the day a handful of objections will go unnoticed. Developments of this type along main roads with public transport access have been hand selected, and re-zoned across ALL Major Cities and Council planning departments. This is in line with their future long term vision to build up housing density substantially and create city centers or hubs in each community. This is a major 30 year plan that has already started around 2011, that's why we are seeing large out of character developments popping up everywhere. And as we all know supporting infrastructure will be neglected for many years. So yes I object to 3-4 levels it should be similar to surrounding street typography. Lane access will be an issue with increased traffic volume, with more cars darting in and out of lane ways, limited vision of lane crossovers over walkways will endanger pedestrians. The design has no other option for vehicle access, Vic Roads will not allow a new crossover to Moreland Rd. On the other hand it would be good to see something new and fresh as long is quality designed and built.

6. As a rate payer for over 20 years in Moreland I wish to add my protest to others in this area. The proposed development will cause absolute chaos to an already busy street and pedestrian area. The houses either side are period homes and will be impacted very negatively. I understand the need to build more housing on major roads with access to public transport but surely this does not need to be of such a huge size. The new apartments will be costly to buy and will no address housing affordability for those wishing to buy for the first time. Also those seeking to rent in the area will not be able to afford to live in these developments. New developments of this size will change the character of Moreland forever - and not in a good way

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