26 Uriarra Road Queanbeyan NSW 2620

This beautiful old block contains a myriad of beautiful and substantial trees that should be retained. The tallest offer privacy to every surrounding property and keep the heritage of the block that the developer says they are sympathetic to. Why remove old trees that provide habitat for a myriad of birds, shade and privacy, only to allow the developer to replace them with deciduous trees and others that do not. For example, a lovely old lilac that provides privacy to the affordable housing next door could remain and everyone could continue to enjoy the scent every spring - and the bird song every day. There are some beautiful old citrus trees that echo the beautiful home garden that was once there and loved by the owner - the stories and the background of our city...surely with more work they could be incorporated. It is part of the history of the block which should be honoured in this part of the city.

Perhaps one less unit could even be built to allow for some green space?? There is so little greenery on Uriarra Road - a very busy thoroughfare. I can't imagine the people buying for over $1m for each unit would necessarily want to look into the 1960's affordable housing block either when they could have a lilac tree instead. Even the bamboo offers privacy and shade!

Additionally, the road is very busy with no off street parking. Up to another 8 cars causes traffic issues and, again, requires the removal of trees - only to be replaced with concrete. There must be a happy medium. We are already having to create parkland in the city (@qbnmicroforest) because council don't - and then council remove even more greenery and habitat just down the road. They must know we place importance on green spaces!

There are a row of units in Gilmore Place, Qbn, that have removed every tree and now there is nothing but concrete, heat, no shade and no trees - no habitat and no birds.

This is a wonderful city and blocks like this one are the backbone of what built it. Please - for the sake of the heritage that the developer says they are respecting - stop ALL the trees going and work to a compromise. The developer already got away with a gaudy childcare centre in one of our most beautiful heritage buildings - don't let them do this.

As one of the few remaining mid-century architectural designed houses in Queanbeyan, this house should not be demolished. It should be retained for its historical value to Queanbeyan’s cultural capital, as many people move to Queanbeyan for this fact - I myself am just one of many whom have done this. The block is one of the last remaining green corridors within this area and to remove all vegetation as part of this development proposal will be detrimental to the health and well-being of those in the area. Vegetation of this sort reduces heat in built up urban areas on hot days and provides refuge for many birds and other wildlife.
This property is valued and appreciated by many locals as well as those from further away and would be incredibly disappointed to see it removed and replaced with yet another soulless series of boxes squeezed onto one block.

These comments are great and I support both, but people concerned about this development please note that comments submitted on this platform do not constitute a submission and council will not consider them as submissions against the proposed development at 26 Uriarra Road. You must submit via the QPRC website for Council to be obliged to take your comments under consideration. Please do this if you have the time before Monday 29 June 2026 😊🌴🌳🏡

I strongly oppose this proposal in its current form. Removing every mature tree from the block is unnecessary and would permanently change the character of the neighbourhood. These trees provide shade, privacy, cooling during summer, and valuable habitat for birds and other wildlife. Once mature trees are gone, they take decades to replace.

Development is important, but it should be balanced with protecting the environment and the existing community. I hope Council requires the developer to retain as many significant trees as possible, even if it means reducing the number of townhouses or redesigning the site. A compromise that allows both housing and green space would be a much better outcome for everyone.

I don’t support this plan. Cutting down every tree on the block will make the area hotter, remove homes for birds and wildlife, and take away the privacy that the trees provide to nearby homes.

I’m also worried about more traffic, more concrete, and less green space in the neighbourhood. I hope Council asks the developer to change the design so that more of the existing trees can be kept. A better balance between new housing and protecting nature is possible.