A proposed six-storey hybrid building proposal has come under fire with NIMBYs complaining it will negatively affect their ‘mental health’.
An incredible 14 of the 16 submission made to the City of Sydney council over ABC Planning’s $15million proposal disapproved of the Surry Hills project, in the city’s inner-south.
The council has recommended approval of the developer’s plan for 141-155 Commonwealth St with the new building set to include retail space, commercial offices and a communal rooftop terrace.
All of the above will fit in just six storeys, but neighbours of the proposal claim it will block vital sunlight in their apartments, negatively impacting their mental health.
Submissions against the plan also cited overshadowing, visual privacy, height and noise as concerns, the Daily Telegraph reported.
Commonwealth St resident Caroline Lorentz claimed the height of the proposed building would reduce neighbouring properties’ privacy.
‘The proposed development will result is significant loss of visual privacy which will affect the quality of life for occupants of these east facing apartments,’ she said
‘During the day there will be loss of privacy, as well as the possibility of light spill at night.
Neighbours of 141-155 Commonwealth St are frustrated with a new hybrid building (pictured) proposal
At least three proposals have been made for the abandoned eyesore at 141-155 Commonwealth St (pictured) since 2015
‘This will seriously affect the quality of life for occupants of 74-80 Reservoir Street.’
Another anonymous local claimed the proposed building would take a huge toll on surrounding residents.
‘The amount of solar access or loss of solar access to my living spaces greatly impacts the liveability of a home, the mental health of occupants and also the affected property’s value,’ a submission to council said.
‘Please do take my concerns seriously and consider how this could impact not only liveability in my home but also the mental health of the occupants in the homes affected.’
At least three proposals have been made for the abandoned eyesore at 141-155 Commonwealth St since 2015.
Although previously approved for transformation into student accommodation and a 96-room hotel, no plans for the 913sq metre site have eventuated.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted ABC Planning for comment.
