AN UNPOPULAR housing development which neighbours say is 'too big' and 'out of character' with Toronto will go to Lake Macquarie council for a decision next week. $ 0 / (min cost $ 0 ) Login or signup to continue reading The 26-unit development on Excelsior Parade has attracted almost 30 submissions, all which object to the proposal. The submissions argue the development does not have enough parking, will negatively impact nearby property prices and the privacy of surrounding homes.
A 2023 submission from John Mason argued the application is "poor", "essentially destroys the surroundings" and was aimed at one thing: "maximisation of profit". "..
. I know that all the [sic] community is up in arms over this proposal," he said. "I strongly recommend that for the benefit of Lake Macquarie, the surroundings, residents and for the further progression of this area that satisfies regulations that this proposal be cancelled.
" Another from Peter Hawke in 2023 said, "...
I strongly recommend for the residents, the surrounding environment, the issue of deterioration of the landscape, parking, tree-scape, and turning a beautiful area into essentially a "dog box profit machine" that this application is rejected". Made up of three lots, the Excelsior Waters Pty Ltd proposal sits next door to mostly single houses. There are developments of a similar size in the area.
If approved, the development would see eight two-bedroom units, seven three-bedroom units and 11 two or three storey four-bedr.
