When last presented in July 2009, there were some 26 precincts listed to be rezoned for 5 storey mixed residential and commercial development, including Thomson's Corner in West Pennant Hills and the block of commercial and housing south of Carlingford Road opposite Carlingford Court.
The Shire received over 1000 submissions, 85% of which objected to the original version. 63% of those objecting proposed alternative areas, and Beecroft was one of those proposed by those objecting.
In the latest version, responding to all those submissions, many of those original precincts have been removed but Beecroft Village has been added - the whole area inside Beecroft Road, Chapman Avenue, and Bingala Crescent.
So the people of Beecroft and Cheltenham need to decide whether they like our quaint village shopping centre, or whether we want it replaced with a multistory parking lot, commercial developments (ie Woolworths), and high density residential units.
The Shire responded to the original objections, removing many of the originally proposed areas. Presumably they will respond to public opinion over the incusion of Beecroft.
I would like to know your opinion on this issue. Email me at peter.hewitt@raywhite.com.
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