Help Oppose The Overdevelopment at 45/49 Murdoch Street, Cremorne.

After withdrawing the previous application for a 5 storey / 31-unit apartment block and including affordable housing. The developer has now resubmitted for a 6-storey building with no affordable housing and a development that includes only 3 bedroom units.

The building will only be setback 3m from Education lane, 5m from the school-boundary and 5m from Murdoch Street to ensure they are able to build as many units as possible. All purely for profit.

This development will have a significant impact on the school and surrounding properties. Most of the properties on Education Lane will see the sunlight they currently receive impacted by allowing the building to be built without any real setback and the large increase in height. They will also have their privacy significantly impacted with the units all facing their private space and living areas. Developments this large building next to r2 residential zoning needs to be done with care and this development is setting a horrible precedent for the rest of the electorate of North Sydney.

Although development is a natural part of urban growth, such a large-scale project ignores carefully considered planning strategies that protect neighborhoods from congested living conditions and excessive building height. The proposed structure prioritises developer profit over environmental sustainability and the well-being of existing residents.

See the full application submitted to North Sydney Council here.


For those interested. See the previous application which was withdrawn submitted to North Sydney Council here.

Extreme Height Violation

• The North Sydney Development Control Plan (NSDCP) limits building height to 12m.
• This sets a dangerous precedent for future overdevelopment—if allowed, more developers will use the same tactic to bypass planning controls.
• This is not a minor adjustment—it is a fundamental breach of zoning laws designed to protect residents.

Overshadowing & Loss of Sunlight

• The excessive height will block and completely remove natural sunlight for many neighboring homes.
• Some residents may receive no direct sunlight at all.
• Morning, mid-morning, and late-afternoon sunlight will be affected.

Privacy Invasion

• The units lack privacy screening.
• Residents in Education Lane, Murdoch Street, and Rangers Road will be overlooked by multiple units, exposing gardens, bedrooms, and living spaces. Higher-rise units south of Military Road (floors 3, 4, 5, and 6) will also have views impacted.
• Redlands Primary School is directly overlooked, creating a serious privacy issue for young children.

Removal of Trees

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Educational Impact

• Students of Redlands school will see a massive disruption to their education.
• Loud construction will be taking place just 5 meters from their classrooms
• Large amounts of dust and pollution will be airborne within 3 meters of the school playground. Potentially impacting childrens health.

Unnecessary Environmental and Affordability Impact

• Unlike developments that increase density by replacing single-family homes, this project demolishes existing mid-density housing that already had an environmental impact and provides some of the most affordable rents in the area.

Key environmental concerns:

• Destroying existing housing stock—this is not an underutilised site; it already contains a 4-story building and townhouses.
• All existing tenants will be forced to leave and enter a more difficult rental market.
• Demolishing functioning homes generates construction waste and pollution without real community benefit.
• Increased population density strains local roads, parking, and public spaces.

If this height violation is approved:

• Developers will continue exploiting this loophole, further increasing density without community benefits.
• More overshadowing, loss of privacy, and infrastructure strain will follow.
• The NSDCP’s height limits exist for a reason—they protect our community from overdevelopment.

This is not responsible urban planning—it is profit-driven overdevelopment at the expense of the environment and community.

We must act NOW to stop this project. Submit your objection today!

Submit Your Objection to North Sydney Council during the submission period (December 12 2025 - Jan 9 2026).

How to Submit:

• Online: Via Council Submission Form
• Email: council@northsydney.nsw.gov.au and jim.davies@northsydney.nsw.gov.au (Subject: Objection to DA 010.2025.00000441.001)
• Council Planner In Charge of Project: Jim Davies
• Mail: Address to North Sydney Council
• If you need help? Join the Whatsapp group and receive more information and a submission template.

Why Your Submission Matters:

• The more formal objections received, the stronger the case against the development.
• If 10 or more unique objections are submitted, the Local Planning Panel (NSLPP) must review the application rather than council staff approving it internally.
• Every objection helps protect our neighborhood from excessive overdevelopment.
• Working together, we can uphold planning regulations and protect the quality of life in our neighborhood.

*Please note this is a template and shouldnt be copied word for word. Each submission should be unique to your individual concerns.

Subject: Objection to DA 010.2025.00000441.001 – 45 Murdoch Street

To: The Planning Team, North Sydney Council
Email: council@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

Dear Council,

I object to Development Application 010.2025.00000441.001 for 45 Murdoch Street due to violations of planning controls and harm to the community.

Height Violation & Overdevelopment

Exceeds the previous 12m limit. Will be 22m

Setbacks

The development should be set much further back from both Murdoch Street and Education Lane to ensure that their is no loss of light or privacy to residents. This will also minimise noise disruption for the school and children being educated. They have a 2500sqm block of land, it does not need to be so close to the roads and is again just driven by greed. The council should be working for the community, not developers.

Developer Greed on Display

The previous application included affordable housing to allow them to build higher (5 storeys). Your planning regulations now allow them to build higher without affordable housing. So now its just 3 bed units for maximum profit

Application Period During Xmas Break

They are purposely pushing the date of application submissions from concerned residents to the Xmas period to try and surpress our voice. They is undemocratic and its a great shame that the council is allowing that to happen.

Overshadowing & Sunlight Loss

Excessive height reduces morning, mid-morning, and late-afternoon light for nearby properties.

Removal of Trees

We should not be removing any trees in any scenario, just so a developer can make more money. They bought the lot with the trees on it and they should work around them. They provide shade, privacy and add character to our neighbourhood

Privacy Concerns

Overlooks private residences and Redlands Primary School, violating North Sydney’s principles and endangering student privacy.

Environmental Impact

Demolishing mid-density housing for a taller project creates waste without real community benefit.

I urge Council to reject or require compliance with the 12m limit and stronger privacy and setback measures.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Email] (optional)

Shadow Analysis



Floorplan / Setbacks