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The Hunters Hill Trust

The Hunters Hill Trust

Preserving Our Heritage since 1968

Gladesville Shopping Village – new plans

gladesville villageThe Gladesville Shopping Village developers are preparing their next Development Application.  They are running 2 information sessions at the former Video Ezy shop in the lower section of Gladesville Shopping Centre:

  • Thursday February 19th 6:00-8:00 pm
  • Saturday February 21st 1:00pm-4:00pm

We need to make sure the next DA is not as bad as the last one: attend a meeting, make comments and ask questions.

HOW HAVE THEY ADDRESSED THE PROBLEMS IN THE OLD D.A. ?

  1. Will there still be a multi-storey, blank concrete wall along Cowell Street?
  2. Is there now a comprehensive traffic management study for the site and surrounding area
  3. Have the pedestrian and other user access issues been resolved?
  4. Will it still be a gated community?
  5. What are the benefits from this proposal for existing residents and shoppers?
  6. Is there a proper stormwater plan? (Cowell St has serious flooding issues already)
2015-02-10T10:23:37+11:00February 9, 2015|

Two giant steps backwards in Gladesville

rock and hard placeWhat do you think are the main issues that need to be addressed in any major development in Gladesville.  You can ONLY CHOOSE THREE (yes seriously):

  • Lack of diverse housing
  • Lack of green open public space
  • Lack of community meeting rooms
  • Too much traffic
  • Location of community library
  • Lack of car parking
  • Lack of connectivity between transportation modes
  • Lack of connectivity between shops facing Victoria Rd and the Coles Shopping Centre site
  • Poor aesthetics, mismatched design, colours and materials
  • Poor pedestrian network – lack of signage, uneven surfaces
  • Lack of conservation of heritage buildings and sites.

Every single one of these issues is either IMPORTANT or ESSENTIAL and all of them will need to be addressed in any proposal.  To single out only three issues from this list implies that the others are less import, which is clearly not the case.

This is one of the questions that people have been asked to answer as we plan the future for Gladesville Shopping Village.  Tony’s Coote has made a full report on the problems that have been happening with Council’s community consultation on The future of Gladesville.

2014-12-04T08:37:33+11:00December 3, 2014|

We need to act now: change is possible for Gladesville shopping village

The monstrous impact of the Gladesville Shopping Village would be greatly reduced if HH Council decides to amend the planning controls for the site.  There is a proposal to increase the setback of the buildings along Flagstaff Street from zero to 4 metres.

flower in cityThis would improve pedestrian access and allow for deep soil planting along the site boundary.  It would soften the interface between the massive structure and the residential area.

We anticipate that there will be significant opposition to the proposal from Council staff and Council’s consultants.

Our Councillors will vote on the amendment.  They need to know that the community wants, and insists on, reasonable setbacks.  Help to strengthen their resolve.

Write to Council expressing your support for the amendments:  council@huntershill.nsw.gov.au or to PO Box 21 Hunters Hill 2110.

 

amended planCheck details: proposed amendment for Gladesville Shopping Village.  Submissions close on Wednesday 26th November.

 

2014-11-14T18:25:42+11:00November 14, 2014|

Council re-visits heritage listing

The Hunters Hill Trust and Gladesville Community Group have been taking action to prevent the demolition of the Council-owned cottage on the corner of Cowell and Flagstaff Streets, Gladesville.  You can read more: News about Cowell Street cottage

Cowell Street cottage

Cowell Street cottage

 

 

2014-08-07T13:28:32+10:00August 7, 2014|

Grim financial outlook for Hunters Hill Council

Broken-piggy-bank-money_472_314_80Hunters Hill Trust is dismayed to see Hunters Hill Council’s latest financial forecast.

*  what community assets are at risk of being sold off? (remember Council is the custodian of our community assets, not the ‘owner)

*  will Council be able to preserve our unique local character and heritage?

Council’s draft Budget shows a staggering $400,000 associated with the unfortunate saga of the Gladesville Shopping Village development.   This will continue to be a financial drain as the development process continues.

 

For more information, read  HHT perspective on Hunters Hill Council’s BUDGET

2014-06-27T16:28:07+10:00June 27, 2014|

What we need from a revised plan at Gladesville shops

  1. Restore the 5 meter wide setback from Cowell Street to ensure deep soil planting and a green wall along this boundary
  2. Pedestrian footpath along the western side of Flagstaff Street
  3. Heritage-listed cottage at 10 Cowell Street incorporated, not demolished
  4. Design with high architectural values
  5. Start by building a new underground car park so all the access issues are addressed and the overall bulk and scale of the building is reduced
  6. Give back to the community –  publicly accessible space and community amenities.

You can read HHT’s full letter to Council here.

a-sustainable-future-(2)A good example of how a large development can integrate public and private space and create a fine landscaped public area can be seen at the new Central Square in Broadway

 

http://www.centralparksydney.com/#

2014-06-25T00:19:51+10:00June 25, 2014|

Gladesville Shopping Village DA withdrawn

Moch Pty Ltd has withdrawn its DA for the proposed mixed use commercial and residential flat buildings at Gladesville Shopping Village.

They have now engaged new consultants (architects, town planners, traffic engineers, etc) to assist them in the preparation of a new development application and have instructed their consultants to consult with the community about the new proposal.

We shall see how it all unfolds.

http://www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=1035

2014-06-23T17:12:58+10:00June 17, 2014|

Gladesville Shopping Village update

Following outrage from hundreds of community members and organisations as well as a critical report from Architectus, the developers are amending their plans for the GSV development to address the many points raised.

Amended plans will be re-advertised and further submissions called for before Architectus make another report.  The Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) will not be involved until this process is complete and, judging by the developer’s first attempt, the amended plans may not necessarily progress directly to the JRPP.

The story is not over yet.   We will need to watch this space.gladesville village

2014-04-08T21:09:12+10:00April 5, 2014|

Gladesville ‘Village’ Development

Report on Architectus briefing Feb 11, 2014

Over a hundred people turned up at the public meeting in the town hall to hear a preliminary response from Architectus, Council’s consultants, to the Gladesville Shopping Village Development Application and Traffic Consultants McLaren Engineering.

Summary – withdraw or redesign

Architectus has recommended that the applicant either
• Withdraw the DA, or
• Make substantial modifications to the DA, which will warrant re-exhibition of the proposal.

Submissions received

The consultants made an overview of the 277 submissions received, of which 271 objected to the proposal.
The major issues raised were:
• Traffic and Transport – 32%
• Height bulk and scale – 13%
• Design and aesthetics – 10%
• Heritage – 8%
• Lack of infrastructure – 6%
• Density – 3%
• Community engagement – 2%

Architectus response to submissions

The website shows the full list as well as the consultant’s response to the key issues raised, which included the following:

  • Should amended plans be submitted, which address the concerns raised, then Community consultation should be an integral part of the design process.
  • Architectus has sought clarification from the applicant regarding height and floor space calculations.
  • Architectus has recommended a reconsideration of the design in relation to materials and finishes, expression of entry points and podium design.
  • The Flagstaff St wall should be only 2-3 storeys in height
  • There should be a retail analysis provided to identify demand for retail and commercial floor space in the vicinity.
  • Noise impacts should be a condition of any approval and approprate mitigation measures taken
  • Privacy to the town houses in Massey St to be improved
  • Pedestrian accessibility and permeability through the site to be maximised
  • Lack of infrastructure to be addressed through a monetary contribution (Section 94A) to Council
  • Public open space and landscaping to be redesigned to serve as a community focus
  • Safety and security to be upgraded
  • Traffic – there are major deficiencies in traffic and parking

Heritage impact – No 10 Cowell St and surrounding heritage items

  • The LEP and DCP assume comprehensive development of the site.
  • Relocation of the timber cottage should be considered.
  • Architectus has commissioned an independent heritage assessment of the proposal

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2014-02-13T20:18:10+11:00February 13, 2014|

Gladesville Shopping ‘Village’ update

A least 298 people or groups have made submissions to Hunters Hill Council about the massive development proposal. Gladesville “Village” update from the  Gladesville Community Group:

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2014-01-13T23:35:06+11:00December 6, 2013|
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