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Is this a desirable outcome for a Heritage Listed strip of land?
If you have an opinion on the future of development in the historical Glebe and Forest Lodge areas then make a submission now!
Overview of Current Glebe and Forest Lodge Development in Sydney
Sample Objection Letter
See a sample objection letter to Council to assist in understanding how to present concerns to council. Submissions can be made via email if necessary. Be aware that submissions must be made by Monday 19th January 2009.
What's Happening Now?
Development Application Progress to date
To get a quick summary of what is happening next, see the following pages:
See the revised plans here DA D/2008/270 Critical Issues Detailed list of issues with the revised plans
All concerned residents should make another submission now [before 19 Jan 2009], and are also advised to attend the on-site hearing on 9 February 2009 at 9.30am, at 61-63 Hereford Street, Forest Lodge, and if possible attend the continuation of the hearing at 225 Macquarie Street, Sydney.
Minogue Crescent Approximate View of Completed Development Application
This has been updated with reference to the new plans before the Land & Environment Court.
Drawing showing approximate view from Minogue Crescent once the new development has been completed
A view showing the original context may be found here
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Keeping Developers and Council Accountable
GlebeDeveloper.com focusses on ensuring that full disclosure is made regarding the impacts of developers plans in Glebe and Forest Lodge, which come under the Sydney City Council area, and the Leichhardt Local Environment Plan (previously managed by Leichhardt Council). Often many serious adverse impacts of Development Applications are hidden in hundreds of pages of documentation from developers. The site GlebeDeveloper.com exposes the most serious impacts and provides a meaningful starting point for submitting a considered objection to City of Sydney council.
All the issues listed here will identify the problem, make reference to the specific place in the Development Application document(s) which create the impact, and also reference Council or other documentation which shows that the DA is non-compliant.
Council Determination on Forest Lodge Development in Hereford Street
The City of Sydney Council laid out a set of reasons for rejecting the development application D/2008/270 at 61-63 Hereford Street Forest Lodge (Glebe).
The developer attempted to modify the development by making an insignificant change to the most prominent unit - without addressing any of the other serious issues, such as the serious adverse impact on the significant historical Port Jackson Fig tree on the property.
The council determination has taken into consideration many of the objection points raised here and by other members of the community, concerned about the impact of these developments on the local area. It is clear that significant re-think by the developer would be required to come up with an acceptable solution.
See the attached files for the full council determination.
Land & Environment Court Proceedings
The Council received 65 submissions during December 2008 from local residents regarding the latest building development plans submitted for 61-63 Hereford Street, Forest Lodge, highlighting the serious level of community concern over this development.
At the s34 mediation conference held on Dec 22 in the Land & Environment Court, the Council decided to end the mediation at that point, and requested the proceedings move to a full and binding hearing in the Land & Environment Court. The Council also consented to allowing the developer to lodge further amended plans with the Court.
