A proposal to build a three-storey seven-bedroom home on a sloping block at Forresters Beach has attracted interest from the community.
It comes after a previous plan was rejected by the Local Planning Panel in June, 2022.
The new proposal for 1 Yumbool Cl has multiple flat concrete roofs with an external spiral stair that will provide access to an open viewing roof deck.
Submissions from the public say the rooftop deck, essentially a fourth storey, will mean a loss of privacy for all the surrounding neighbours.
One submission calls for height restrictions to be adhered to.
Another says that with over 900sqm of land, a new dwelling should not be built one metre from each side boundary, as it would severely impact the amenity and privacy for adjoining neighbours.
Yet another says that this section of Forresters Beach has had a long-term problem with run-off and land instability
“The size of the proposed property and the hard surfaces entailed in the building and its surrounds are likely to exacerbate rather than improve this problem,” the submission states.
“This area is known as a spectacular walk with extensive views appreciated by many visitors taking the walk along North Scenic Rd to Cromarty Hill and beyond.
“A house of this height and scale will reduce the impact of any views towards the hinterland from North Scenic Rd.”
Others say the scale of the building will adversely affect neighbours in terms of sunlight, privacy and amenity of their own properties.
The design proposes an open-plan kitchen, a living area, a dining area with direct access to a covered open terrace area, with an additional rumpus area at a lower ground level offering direct access to an existing covered alfresco area leading to a new swimming pool within the rear yard.
The application says that should the height level nominated by Council of (RL 63.250) be applied, it would make the site quite restricted for any reasonable future development.
The development application is expected to be on the April agenda of the Local Planning Panel.
But the applicant has also lodged an appeal with the Land and Environment Court for a “deemed refusal” meaning Council has not dealt with the application within a set period of time.
Merilyn Vale
Why don’t these wingers get a life and leave these people to build their dream home
Every house affects someone if we listen to all the complaining people in our life’s you wouldn’t get out of bed
I say put you money where your mouth is if all you wingers chipped in buy the house and build what you want no one told you what to build on your land now get a life and start being a bit considerate this is a beautiful home that would probably raise the value of the area
The same thing happened to me mate in terrigal now I got my house and everyone loves it and they all feel bad hang in there these complaints are silly probably just jealousy
You will find that there is someone driving these complaints for personal agenda 90% of the Nabour’s probably feel bad for complaining in this world there is Kama you will be ok just ignore them let the court sort it out they are not above the law
I don’t agree. I have looked at the DA application and the only non compliance is the height which is only millimetres out.
I’m with you Max
I have lived in this area and know it’s only 1 or 2 people trying to create a drama for the poor owners. Some people need to concentrate on their own issues in life.
One would think this was written about a 40-storey development. In fact it’s 3 storeys and only looks like 2-storeys from the front. I say well done to the designers for a stylish home which can benefit many.