Stop Rezoning of Fannie Bay Badminton Site to Residential

WE THE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH

The Land and Economic Development Division within the Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment has applied to the Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment to amend the NT Planning Scheme by rezoning Lots 3730, 3731 and 3732 (3, 5 and 7 Waratah Crescent, Fannie Bay) from Zone CP (Community Purpose) to Zone MR (Medium Density Residential).

We object to this proposal and do not want the rezoning to take place because it would result in the loss of amenity in the neighbourhood caused by:

> Huge increase in the number of additional cars using Waratah Crescent, Philip Street and nearby roads of Fannie Bay each day
> Street congestion due to parking of residents’ and visitors’ cars
> Over-crowding of existing commercial and community facilities and services
> More noise and litter from cars, residents and visitors
> More anti-social behaviour and crime in the local area
> Loss of land for the community
> Reduced breezes and sunlight to nearby properties
> Loss of privacy due to four storey units overlooking the adjoining properties

A further major impact would be the loss of a community sporting asset. Badminton is played seven days a week for 50 weeks of the year with 240 regular players using the current Sports House facility each week. Currently there is no suitable alternative venue for badminton to relocate. Consequently we do not want the current facility closed to badminton until such an alternative is ready.