Parramatta Leagues Club Hotel

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OBJECTION - SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I have a personal historical attachment to this area. My convict great
great great grandmother was at the Parramatta Female Factory when she
arrived in the colony in 1827. This colonial historical Precinct
should not be overshadowed by multiple storied highrise buildings.

My concerns include:
* the proposed height is inappropriate and will jeopardise World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House.
* the proposal will also jeopardise any potential World Heritage
Listing for Parramatta's Female Factory, and the potential of
extending the heritage precinct further.
* the Visual Impact Analysis identifies the impact the proposal will
have on the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is
unacceptable.
* the proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighboring heritage precincts, such as Fleet
Street, and the former Cumberland Hosptial site. While a master
planning process has been underway for these precincts, recent
announcements may see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
* the application seeks to justify the height increase by comparing
the height (RL 75m - actual 66m) with the new Western Sydney Stadium,
and Urban Growth's plans for North Parramatta. This is misguided,
given the government has announced that the planning controls are
being reviewed for the purpose of considering the expansion of the
University of Sydney's campus at Westmead and withdrawal of the
previous DA.
* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the report by
the Design Review Panel fails to adequately respond to matters
pertaining to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in
case, The Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically
* the application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the application meeting the
requirements under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am
concerned about what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest
given the Chair's previous association with the Wanderers, and current
role as Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.
* the pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community group in the area or local residents.

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OBJECTION - SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

My concerns include:

As a local who shops regularly in Parramatta the expected increase in
traffic through Parramatta will result in a further deterioration in
traffic flow. I would also expect that car and truck emissions from
the increase in traffic would negatively impact upon the historical
buildings and Parramatta Park.

* the proposed height is inappropriate and will jeopardise World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House.
* the proposal will also jeopardise any potential World Heritage
Listing for Parramatta's Female Factory, and the potential of
extending the heritage precinct further.
* the Visual Impact Analysis identifies the impact the proposal will
have on the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is
unacceptable.
* the proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighboring heritage precincts, such as Fleet
Street, and the former Cumberland Hosptial site. While a master
planning process has been underway for these precincts, recent
announcements may see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
* the application seeks to justify the height increase by comparing
the height (RL 75m - actual 66m) with the new Western Sydney Stadium,
and Urban Growth's plans for North Parramatta. This is misguided,
given the government has announced that the planning controls are
being reviewed for the purpose of considering the expansion of the
University of Sydney's campus at Westmead and withdrawal of the
previous DA.
* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the report by
the Design Review Panel fails to adequately respond to matters
pertaining to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in
case, The Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically
* the application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the application meeting the
requirements under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am
concerned about what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest
given the Chair's previous association with the Wanderers, and current
role as Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.
* the pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community group in the area or local residents.

To date the growth in Parramatta has not been an improved Parramatta
just a bigger Parramatta. Any development needs to take into account
the history of Parramatta for a better city to be realised.

Please keep me informed about this application.

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OBJECTION - SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I am concerned about the following:

* This development is located in a "Highly Sensitive Area", an area
that I value greatly. Parramatta Park and the North Parramatta
Heritage Precinct represent a valuable and unique part of our history
and heritage, both European and indigenous. I am concerned that the
proposed height of this development will have obvious visual impacts
on this "Highly Sensitive Area". I am especially concerned that this
development will adversely affect World Heritage listed Parramatta
Park and old Government House as well as any potential World Heritage
Listing for Parramatta's Female Factory, and the potential of
extending the heritage precinct. The Visual Impact Analysis has
already identified the impact the proposal will have on the Female
Factory and Cumberland Hospital site. This is unacceptable.

I am also concerned that this represents wider issues of heritage and
livability in Parramatta. Already we have seen a state government
bulldoze a perfectly good stadium and a much loved swimming pool, with
no real plan to replace the pool. The same government also plans to
demolish historically significant Willowgrove and St George's Terrace
and they have no vision for the North Parramatta Precinct that does
not involve building huge towers in a historically sensitive area. I
see this as yet another one that has the potential to ruin this area

* According to the application `significant consultation' has taken
place with the Parramatta Park Trust. I think there is a genuine
concern about the potential of a conflict of interest in this
consultation since the Trust's representative was previously
associated with the Wanderers, and is currently Chairperson of the
Manly Sea Eagles.

* I am concerned that there appears to have been no community
consultation with local residents or regular users of this precinct.



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OBJECTION - SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

My concerns are about the proposed height is inappropriate and will
jeopardise World Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old
Government House.

The proposal will also jeopardise any potential World Heritage Listing
for Parramatta's Female Factory, and the potential of extending the
heritage precinct further.

The Visual Impact Analysis identifies the impact the proposal will
have on the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is
unacceptable.

The proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighboring heritage precincts, such as Fleet
Street, and the former Cumberland Hosptial site. While a master
planning process has been underway for these precincts, recent
announcements may see a reduction in the proposed height controls.

The application seeks to justify the height increase by comparing the
height (RL 75m - actual 66m) with the new Western Sydney Stadium, and
Urban Growth's plans for North Parramatta. This is misguided, given
the government has announced that the planning controls are being
reviewed for the purpose of considering the expansion of the
University of Sydney's campus at Westmead and withdrawal of the
previous DA.

The Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the report by
the Design Review Panel fails to adequately respond to matters
pertaining to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in
case, The Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically

The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the application meeting the
requirements under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am
concerned about what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest
given the Chair's previous association with the Wanderers, and current
role as Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.

The pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community group in the area or local residents.

As a ratepayer I strongly object to this proposal on the
aforementioned grounds.

Please keep me informed about this application.

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OBJECTION - SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

My concerns include:

Lack of consultation, overshadowing and overpowering of natural
environment, loss of the historic visual perspective of nearby
heritage buildings.

* the proposed height is totally inappropriate and will jeopardise
World Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House.
* the proposal will also jeopardise any potential World Heritage
Listing for Parramatta's Female Factory, and the potential of
extending the heritage precinct further.
* the Visual Impact Analysis identifies the impact the proposal will
have on the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is
unacceptable.
* the proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighbouring heritage precincts, such as
Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland Hosptial site. While a master
planning process has been underway for these precincts, recent
announcements may see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
* the application seeks to justify the height increase by comparing
the height (RL 75m - actual 66m) with the new Western Sydney Stadium,
and Urban Growth's plans for North Parramatta. This is misguided,
given the government has announced that the planning controls are
being reviewed for the purpose of considering the expansion of the
University of Sydney's campus at Westmead and withdrawal of the
previous DA.
* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the report by
the Design Review Panel fails to adequately respond to matters
pertaining to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in
case, The Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically
* the application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the application meeting the
requirements under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am
concerned about what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest
given the Chair's previous association with the Wanderers, and current
role as Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.
* the pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community group in the area or local residents.

Please keep me informed about this application.

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SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:

* The proposed height is inappropriate and visually impacts World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. Further,
given the proposed scale, the proposal adversely impacts the national
heritage values for the Female Factory and jeopardises its potential
World Heritage Listing, as well as potential to extend the heritage
precinct further into the Cumberland Heritage estate. Moreover, the
Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will have on
the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable. Further, I note that the massing is not well shown on
some images making it difficult for many to properly understand the
impact.
* The proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighbouring heritage precincts, such as
Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland Hospital site, and includes
plans previously proposed by Urban Growth are included. Given there is
now a new master planning process underway for these precincts
following recent announcements by the government and the University of
Sydney, this may well see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
Hence to assume these assumptions are a given is misleading.
* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the Design
Review Panel's report fails to properly respond to matters pertaining
to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in case, The
Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically
* The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the applicant meeting requirements
under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am concerned about
what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest given the Chair's
previous association with the Wanderers, and current role as
Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.
* The pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community group in the area or local residents.

In summary, the application is not in the public interest and should
be rejected.

This Heritage are should not be impacted in any way by progress and
should be left as a monument to Australia's early Settlers

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SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:

* The proposed height is inappropriate and visually impacts World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. Further,
given the proposed scale, the proposal adversely impacts the national
heritage values for the Female Factory and jeopardises its potential
World Heritage Listing, as well as potential to extend the heritage
precinct further into the Cumberland Heritage estate. Moreover, the
Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will have on
the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable. Further, I note that the massing is not well shown on
some images making it difficult for many to properly understand the
impact.
* The proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighbouring heritage precincts, such as
Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland Hospital site, and includes
plans previously proposed by Urban Growth are included. Given there is
now a new master planning process underway for these precincts
following recent announcements by the government and the University of
Sydney, this may well see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
Hence to assume these assumptions are a given is misleading.
* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the Design
Review Panel's report fails to properly respond to matters pertaining
to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in case, The
Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically
* The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the applicant meeting requirements
under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am concerned about
what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest given the Chair's
previous association with the Wanderers, and current role as
Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.
* And there was no consultation with the major community group in the
area or local residents.

In summary, the application is not in the public interest and should
be rejected.

Please keep me informed about this application.

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SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:

* The proposed height is inappropriate and visually impacts World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. Further,
given the proposed scale, the proposal adversely impacts the national
heritage values for the Female Factory and jeopardises its potential
World Heritage Listing, as well as potential to extend the heritage
precinct further into the Cumberland Heritage estate. Moreover, the
Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will have on
the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable. Further, I note that the massing is not well shown on
some images making it difficult for many to properly understand the
impact.
* The proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighbouring heritage precincts, such as
Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland Hospital site, and includes
plans previously proposed by Urban Growth are included. Given there is
now a new master planning process underway for these precincts
following recent announcements by the government and the University of
Sydney, this may well see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
Hence to assume these assumptions are a given is misleading.
* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the Design
Review Panel's report fails to properly respond to matters pertaining
to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in case, The
Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically
* The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the applicant meeting requirements
under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am concerned about
what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest given the Chair's
previous association with the Wanderers, and current role as
Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.
* The pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community group in the area or local residents.

In summary, the application is not in the public interest and should
be rejected. It would also affect a lot of things

Please keep me informed about this application.

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SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:

* The proposed height is inappropriate and visually impacts World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. Further,
given the proposed scale, the proposal adversely impacts the national
heritage values for the Female Factory and jeopardises its potential
World Heritage Listing, as well as potential to extend the heritage
precinct further into the Cumberland Heritage estate. Moreover, the
Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will have on
the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable.

* The proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighbouring heritage precincts, such as
Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland Hospital site, and includes
plans previously proposed by Urban Growth are included. Given there is
now a new master planning process underway for these precincts
following recent announcements by the government and the University of
Sydney, this may well see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
Hence to assume these assumptions are a given is misleading.

* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the Design
Review Panel's report fails to properly respond to matters pertaining
to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in case, The
Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically

* The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the applicant meeting requirements
under local planning controls. (PLEP).


In summary, the application is not in the public interest and should
be rejected.

Please keep me informed about this application.

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SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:

* There was insufficient time for, and lack of community consultation
on this significant development and the major community group was not
consulted.
The proposed height is inappropriate in this area and visually impacts
World Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. At
18 stories height, the proposal adversely impacts the national
heritage values for the Female Factory and jeopardises its potential
for World Heritage Listing, as well as potential to extend the
heritage precinct further into the Cumberland Heritage estate. The
Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will have on
the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable. Further, I note that the massing is not well shown on
some images making it difficult for many to properly understand the
impact.
* With the new master planning process by the government and the
University of Sydney, that is currently underway for the neighbouring
heritage precincts, such as Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland
Hospital site, the height proposals for these may well be reduced in
the proposed height controls. This proposal assumes the previous
heights and is hence misleading.
* The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the applicant meeting requirements
under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am concerned about
what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest given the Chair's
previous association with the Wanderers, and current role as
Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.
*
In summary, the application is not in the public interest and should
be rejected.

Please keep me informed about this application.

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SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:

* The proposed height is inappropriate and visually impacts World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. Further,
given the proposed scale, the proposal adversely impacts the national
heritage values for the Female Factory and jeopardises its potential
World Heritage Listing, as well as potential to extend the heritage
precinct further into the Cumberland Heritage estate. Moreover, the
Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will have on
the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable. Further, I note that the massing is not well shown on
some images making it difficult for many to properly understand the
impact.
* The proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighbouring heritage precincts, such as
Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland Hospital site, and includes
plans previously proposed by Urban Growth are included. Given there is
now a new master planning process underway for these precincts
following recent announcements by the government and the University of
Sydney, this may well see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
Hence to assume these assumptions are a given is misleading.
* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the Design
Review Panel's report fails to properly respond to matters pertaining
to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in case, The
Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically
* The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the applicant meeting requirements
under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am concerned about
what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest given the Chair's
previous association with the Wanderers, and current role as
Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.
* The pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community group in the area or local residents.

In summary, the application is not in the public interest and should
be rejected.

Please keep me informed about this application.

This project is NOT acceptable.

I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:

* The proposed height is inappropriate and visually impacts World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. Further,
given the proposed scale, the proposal adversely impacts the national
heritage values for the Female Factory and jeopardises its potential
World Heritage Listing, as well as potential to extend the heritage
precinct further into the Cumberland Heritage estate. Moreover, the
Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will have on
the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable. Further, I note that the massing is not well shown on
some images making it difficult for many to properly understand the
impact.
* The proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighbouring heritage precincts, such as
Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland Hospital site, and includes
plans previously proposed by Urban Growth are included. Given there is
now a new master planning process underway for these precincts
following recent announcements by the government and the University of
Sydney, this may well see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
Hence to assume these assumptions are a given is misleading.

Part of enjoying a park is not just the the things inside it is also
about that the environment that surrounds it. From that corner of the
park previously you could not see any buildings and felt like one was
in nature as it once was. Now the oversized stadium has an overbearing
presence, the leagues club car park is visible and the proposed 18
story hotel will add to the urbanisation of the park.


In summary, the application is not in the public interest and should
be rejected.

Please keep me informed about this application.

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SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:

* The proposed height is inappropriate and visually impacts World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. Further,
given the proposed scale, the proposal adversely impacts the national
heritage values for the Female Factory and jeopardises its potential
World Heritage Listing, as well as potential to extend the heritage
precinct further into the Cumberland Heritage estate. Moreover, the
Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will have on
the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable. Further, I note that the massing is not well shown on
some images making it difficult for many to properly understand the
impact.
* The proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighbouring heritage precincts, such as
Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland Hospital site, and includes
plans previously proposed by Urban Growth are included. Given there is
now a new master planning process underway for these precincts
following recent announcements by the government and the University of
Sydney, this may well see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
Hence to assume these assumptions are a given is misleading.
* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the Design
Review Panel's report fails to properly respond to matters pertaining
to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in case, The
Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically
* The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the applicant meeting requirements
under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am concerned about
what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest given the Chair's
previous association with the Wanderers, and current role as
Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.
* The pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community group in the area or local residents.

In summary, the application is not in the public interest and should
be rejected.

Please give consideration to moving the Leagues Club to another
location such as Camellia and return the club ground to the park.

Please keep me informed about this application.

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SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:

* The proposed height is inappropriate and visually impacts World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. Further,
given the proposed scale, the proposal adversely impacts the national
heritage values for the Female Factory and jeopardises its potential
World Heritage Listing, as well as potential to extend the heritage
precinct further into the Cumberland Heritage estate. Moreover, the
Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will have on
the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable. Further, I note that the massing is not well shown on
some images making it difficult for many to properly understand the
impact.
* The proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighbouring heritage precincts, such as
Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland Hospital site, and includes
plans previously proposed by Urban Growth are included. Given there is
now a new master planning process underway for these precincts
following recent announcements by the government and the University of
Sydney, this may well see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
Hence to assume these assumptions are a given is misleading.
* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the Design
Review Panel's report fails to properly respond to matters pertaining
to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in case, The
Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically
* The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the applicant meeting requirements
under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am concerned about
what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest given the Chair's
previous association with the Wanderers, and current role as
Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.
* The pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community group in the area or local residents.

In summary, the application is not in the public interest and should
be rejected. Parramatta has so much potential and you are squandering
it. It's tragic that you have an agenda that is only to grab votes and
doesn't meet the needs of the people of Parramatta.

I have not made a reportable political donation.

SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:

* The proposed height is excessive and visually impacts World Heritage
listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. The proposal also
adversely impacts the national heritage values for the Female Factory
and jeopardises its potential World Heritage Listing, as well as
potential to extend the heritage precinct further into the Cumberland
Heritage estate.

The Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will
have on the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable.
* The proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect,
including heights for the neighbouring heritage precincts, such as
Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland Hospital site, and includes
plans previously proposed by Urban Growth are included. Given there is
now a new master planning process underway for these precincts
following recent announcements by the government and the University of
Sydney, this may well see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
Hence to assume these assumptions are a given is misleading.
* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the Design
Review Panel's report fails to properly respond to matters pertaining
to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in case, The
Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically
* The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the applicant meeting requirements
under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am concerned about
what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest given the Chair's
previous association with the Wanderers, and current role as
Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.
* The pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community group in the area or local residents.

This site should in fact be used for the construction of a new aquatic
center to replace the Parramatta Memorial Pool.

In summary, the application is not in the public interest and should
be rejected.

Please keep me informed about this application.

PLEASE DO NOT PUBLISH MY PERSONAL DETAILS.

I have not made a reportable political donation.

SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:

* The proposed height is inappropriate and visually impacts World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. Further,
given the proposed scale, the proposal adversely impacts the national
heritage values for the Female Factory and jeopardises its potential
World Heritage Listing, as well as potential to extend the heritage
precinct further into the Cumberland Heritage estate. Moreover, the
Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will have on
the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable. Further, I note that the massing is not well shown on
some images making it difficult for many to properly understand the
impact.

* The proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighbouring heritage precincts, such as
Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland Hospital site, and includes
plans previously proposed by Urban Growth are included. Given there is
now a new master planning process underway for these precincts
following recent announcements by the government and the University of
Sydney, this may well see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
Hence to assume these assumptions are a given is misleading.

* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the Design
Review Panel's report fails to properly respond to matters pertaining
to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in case, The
Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically

* The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the applicant meeting requirements
under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am concerned about
what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest given the Chair's
previous association with the Wanderers, and current role as
Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.

* The pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community group in the area or local residents.

In summary, the application is not in the public interest and should
be rejected.

Please keep me informed about this application.

PLEASE DO NOT PUBLISH MY PERSONAL DETAILS.

I have not made a reportable political donation.

SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:

* The proposed height is inappropriate and visually impacts World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. Further,
given the proposed scale, the proposal adversely impacts the national
heritage values for the Female Factory and jeopardises its potential
World Heritage Listing, as well as potential to extend the heritage
precinct further into the Cumberland Heritage estate. Moreover, the
Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will have on
the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable. Further, I note that the massing is not well shown on
some images making it difficult for many to properly understand the
impact.
* The proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighbouring heritage precincts, such as
Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland Hospital site, and includes
plans previously proposed by Urban Growth are included. Given there is
now a new master planning process underway for these precincts
following recent announcements by the government and the University of
Sydney, this may well see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
Assuming these assumptions are a given is misleading.
* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the Design
Review Panel's report fails to properly respond to matters pertaining
to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in case, The
Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically
* The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure of the applicant from meeting requirements
under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am concerned about
what appears to be a conflict of interest, given the Chair's previous
association with the Wanderers, and current role as Chairperson for
the Manly Sea Eagles.
* The pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community groups in the area or local residents.

In summary, the application is not in the public interest nor in the
interest of the well-being of Parramatta Park and should be rejected.

Please keep me informed about this application.

PLEASE DO NOT PUBLISH MY PERSONAL DETAILS.

I have not made a reportable political donation.

SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

To whom it may concern,

The proposed development by Parramatta Leagues Club is another example
of how heritage in Western Sydney is being ignored and the heritage
value of Parramatta park and the Fleet Street precinct in particular.
If this club wants a hotel then another location or a more sympathetic
design should be sought.
I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:

* The proposed height is inappropriate and visually impacts World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. Further,
given the proposed scale, the proposal adversely impacts the national
heritage values for the Female Factory and jeopardises its potential
World Heritage Listing, as well as potential to extend the heritage
precinct further into the Cumberland Heritage estate. Moreover, the
Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will have on
the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable. Further, I note that the massing is not well shown on
some images making it difficult for many to properly understand the
impact.
* The proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighbouring heritage precincts, such as
Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland Hospital site, and includes
plans previously proposed by Urban Growth are included. Given there is
now a new master planning process underway for these precincts
following recent announcements by the government and the University of
Sydney, this may well see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
Hence to assume these assumptions are a given is misleading.
* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the Design
Review Panel's report fails to properly respond to matters pertaining
to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in case, The
Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically
* The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the applicant meeting requirements
under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am concerned about
what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest given the Chair's
previous association with the Wanderers, and current role as
Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.
* The pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community group in the area or local residents.

In summary, the application is not in the public interest and should
be rejected. This is just one more example of the undervaluing of
heritage in the western suburbs.

Please keep me informed about this application.

PLEASE DO NOT PUBLISH MY PERSONAL DETAILS.

I have not made a reportable political donation.

SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:

* The proposed height is inappropriate and visually impacts World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. Further,
given the proposed scale, the proposal adversely impacts the national
heritage values for the Female Factory and jeopardises its potential
World Heritage Listing, as well as potential to extend the heritage
precinct further into the Cumberland Heritage estate. Moreover, the
Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will have on
the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable. Further, I note that the massing is not well shown on
some images making it difficult for many to properly understand the
impact.

* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the Design
Review Panel's report fails to properly respond to matters pertaining
to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in case, The
Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically
* The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the applicant meeting requirements
under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am concerned about
what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest given the Chair's
previous association with the Wanderers, and current role as
Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.
* The pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community group in the area or local residents.

In summary, the application is not in the public interest and should
be rejected.

Please keep me informed about this application.

PLEASE DO NOT PUBLISH MY PERSONAL DETAILS.

I have not made a reportable political donation.

SSD 17_8800 PROPOSED PARRAMATTA EELS HOTEL

I object to the proposed application. My concerns include:
Parramatta Leagues Club Hotel will encourage more people to gamble and
allow gambling addicts to spend even more time and money on the poker
machines, all of which is ag asinst community interests

* The proposed height is inappropriate and visually impacts World
Heritage listed Parramatta Park and the old Government House. Further,
given the proposed scale, the proposal adversely impacts the national
heritage values for the Female Factory and jeopardises its potential
World Heritage Listing, as well as potential to extend the heritage
precinct further into the Cumberland Heritage estate. Moreover, the
Visual Impact Analysis highlights the impact the proposal will have on
the Female Factory/Cumberland Hospital site. This is totally
unacceptable. Further, I note that the massing is not well shown on
some images making it difficult for many to properly understand the
impact.
* The proposal makes a number of assumptions that are incorrect. This
includes heights for the neighbouring heritage precincts, such as
Fleet Street, and the former Cumberland Hospital site, and includes
plans previously proposed by Urban Growth are included. Given there is
now a new master planning process underway for these precincts
following recent announcements by the government and the University of
Sydney, this may well see a reduction in the proposed height controls.
Hence to assume these assumptions are a given is misleading.
* A Design Excellence Strategy is required to be prepared in
consultation with the Government Architect NSW. However, the Design
Review Panel's report fails to properly respond to matters pertaining
to clause 7.10(4), which significance is reinforced in case, The
Uniting Church vs Parramatta City Council [2018] NSWLEC 158,
specifically
* The application indicates `significant consultation' has taken place
with the Park's Trust. In addition, a 'representative' needs to be
appointed as an observer on the Design Review Panel for the project'.
However, the involvement of a representative from the Trust, should
not justify the departure from the applicant meeting requirements
under local planning controls. (PLEP). Further, I am concerned about
what appears to be a perceived conflict of interest given the Chair's
previous association with the Wanderers, and current role as
Chairperson for the Manly Sea Eagles.
* The pre-lodgement community consultation process did not meet the
requirements set out in the SEARs; i.e. there was no consultation with
the major community group in the area or local residents.

In summary, the application is not in the public interest and should
be rejected.

Please keep me informed about this application.