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Blair Dixon
14 Philip Rd
DALKEITH WA 6009
E: gbdixon@bigpond.net.au
T: 9389 5754
27 Jan. 08
Mayor Sheryl Froese
City of Nedlands Councillors
City of Nedlands

Dear Mayor and Councillors,

I am writing to express my concerns about the proposed development in the Dalkeith Village area on Waratah Ave.

I am the owner of the property at 14 Philip Rd therefore the proposed development will have a direct impact on my family and our daily lives as our property backs onto area 8 of the proposed development.

The following are some of the concerns I have regarding the proposed development.

Loss of privacy as proposed apartments will look straight into our property.

Increased security issues because of increase in number of people coming to the Dalkeith area, particularly if a hotel or tavern is built.

Increase in the level of noise particularly if a hotel or tavern is built.

Loss of the community village feel.

Loss of community facilities, in particular for elderly people.

Increased traffic volume on feeder roads into Dalkeith and also on Waratah Ave therefore threatening the safety of children walking to and from Dalkeith School.

Increase in traffic using Philip Rd as an access road.

Decrease in the value of our property because of the above reasons.

We decided to live in Dalkeith so our family could be raised in a safe, quiet community, NOT one where our neighbours are a hotel or tavern and our view of the tree tops is blocked out by high rise apartments and our previously quiet street is a busy traffic thoroughfare.

With the Claremont development being so geographically close to Dalkeith, I feel that another large development in this area is unnecessary and unsustainable.

I also feel that there has not been adequate community consultation regarding this development.

I look forward to your response regarding my concerns.

Regards

Blair Dixon