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Demolition of another relatively affordable rental block of apartments in Bondi should not be permitted
Developers do not technically "break" the law; rather, they utilize the Housing State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing SEPP) to circumvent local Waverley Council planning controls. State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) override local council rules when they conflict. sorry CM Council will have nothing to do with this.
very unfortunate
Waverley Council continually allowing older apartment blocks that house numerous people at an affordable cost should not be allowed to be sold to developers who knock them down and build higher ‘ luxury apartments supposedly with extra floors of ‘affordable housing ‘. It’s a money-making ruse and does zero to benefit the housing crisis. Zero.
Building on what Hyacinth and others have said, Waverley Council needs to conduct a review and make public the result of previously approved developments, and the actual/ real provision of affordable housing stemming from these approvals. Apartments available to rent for >$1100/week are NOT “affordable”- in fact, the requirements to be eligible to be housed in these prohibit PAYG earners from even being eligible (unless they’re paid undeclared cash in hand or have significant savings to afford >$50k after tax just for accommodation). It’s a rort, and approving developments such as this might “technically” be in keeping with what our council promises to deliver, but it definitely does not stay true to the spirit and intent of these promises, or deliver results. Shame on the Council for turning a blind eye.
I agree with Hyacinth Jones' comments above. The new apartments going up in the Waverley Council and Eastern Suburbs area, are not affordable. Affordable housing for young people needs to be under $1M. Whilst, building quality needs to remain high, the finishes could be considered to help ensure that these apartments are affordable. Waverley Council should also conduct a feasibility study to ensure that the area can accommodate the amount of development from a logistics point of view. Planning that takes into account a mix of different types of accommodation, rather than just high-rise apartments, as well as traffic, sewerage, parking, open areas, schools, daycares, shops etc. The Council is also making assumptions that young people would be happy living in an apartment, however, as they have young families, they may prefer a townhouse or semi. How will you accommodate the various needs of diverse people? My fears are that if you do not consider all these items in your planning, young people will move out of the area, businesses will close and the area will become a ghost town. Waverley Council also has a habit of blowing out the budget, so maybe you need to consider the "true" costs of development for both the short and long-term within your planning.
The apartments are a little older and are affordable. The developers should not receive approval on the grounds of affordable housing as they will become “less affordable”.
Also consideration needed on ensuring and new developments contribute towards management of traffic, recreational spaces and schools
