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1. -The structure is over sized and out of character for the local area.
   -The operation is too large for a residential street and will negatively impact the local residents with increased noise and traffic movements.
   -Parking is insufficient for the number of staff required to operate the facility.
   -Drop-off points are not sufficient and there should be restrictions in place enforcing the use of the underground entry to encourage use of the drop off parking stations.
   -There has been insufficient notification to local residents.

2. We like this area for quiet surrounds and lovely residents in the area.
   Development of such a big commercial scale childcare centre close to our property will not only impact the overall outlook of the street but also make the traffic in the area much worse than it already is. It takes minutes to turn on to the bridge road and at peak hours this is even worse.
   This proposal will have a major influence on our enjoyment of our home.
   Our specific comments and objections relating to this planning application are as follows:
   Appearance
   This DA proposal is appears to be a commercial scale development in an area that is zoned as residential. The size of the development is out of place with the streetscape and character of Berowra Road.
   The proposed development is surrounded by existing residential homes, the majority of which are
   small to medium sized single storey dwellings on spacious blocks.
   The façade does not suit the existing character and appearance of the neighbourhood. The
   proposed building would be much better suited to a commercial or industrial area. This special purpose commercial building is certainly not suited to an area zoned “R2 Low density residential”
   and with potential for up to 73 persons to be in the property on most days, this is anything but low
   density.

   Noise and Traffic
   There is not enough public transport to the area and with small children most people prefer to travel in a car anyway. Considering this an addition of almost 80 cars each in the morning and evening to this property will make the already bad traffic worse. It takes lot of time to turn on to the bridge road and this situation is even worse in the morning and in the afternoon.
   We believe that the this proposal is a gross overdevelopment of a relatively small site, in an architectural style and manner completely inappropriate to its surroundings, and with insufficient account taken of important considerations such as transport issues and existing residents.

   We personally believe that the proposed development would have a dominating impact on us and our right to the quiet enjoyment of our property. We are happy to discuss this matter with the representative of the planning department.

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